Victoria Balderrama is joining the KFOX14 El Paso morning newscast, stepping into the anchor seat previously held by Salina Madrid, who is leaving the television news industry.
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Balderrama made her on-air debut on December 5, 2025, and will co-anchor alongside Stephanie Muñiz.
The New Mexico State University graduate returns to her hometown after nearly five years with KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi, where she worked as a multimedia journalist (MMJ).
As noted, Madrid is departing the TV business after nearly a decade, with her final day set for December 10. She shared the following message with viewers:
"While I am stepping away from KFOX14, I am not stepping away from serving this community. In January, I will be joining the Las Cruces Police Department as their Public Information Officer. It is a role that will allow me to continue connecting with you in a new way. I am especially looking forward to working alongside Chief Jeremy Story, whose commitment to transparency and community engagement is something I greatly admire. I am excited to help amplify that message and highlight the work happening within LCPD.
Many of you also know how personal this next chapter is for me. I recently opened Every Kidz Corner, an inclusive play space in Las Cruces inspired by my son and built for all children in our community. Being able to pour more time into that mission, while still serving my hometown, is something I am deeply grateful for."
On a related note, Madris launched a KFOX14 series called 'Beyond the Diagnosis' earlier this year.
Madrid joined KFOX14’s morning team in January 2023 after previously anchoring CBS4 Mornings on sister station KDBC. She helped launch that newscast, noting on air that it was the first female anchor team in El Paso.
A longtime member of CBS4/KFOX14, Madrid began with the stations in 2018 as a production assistant, later advancing to reporter and then anchor.
The NMSU alum previously anchored and reported for the student-run News22 on KRWG and completed an internship with WCIV ABC News 4 in Charleston, South Carolina.
