October 2020

New Mexico sees 448 new virus cases, with 68 in Doña Ana County

October 18, 2020 5:20 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico on Sunday reported 448 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 and five additional…

U.S. House: Texas Dist. 23

October 18, 2020 2:14 PM David Burge

(Editor’s note: You can watch the entire debate in the video player above. It’s divided into three parts for your viewing convenience.) EL Paso,…

Sunday Funday Moment: Mentalist, Brett Barry, wants to read your mind all for a good cause

October 18, 2020 1:26 PM Iris Lopez

EL PASO, Texas– Imagine someone reading your mind…through Zoom. It’s possible, and you can be a part of the mind reading entertainment, and the…

Whitmer says Trump ‘inciting’ domestic terrorism as Trump campaign adviser dismisses President’s incendiary rhetoric as ‘having fun’ at rallies

October 18, 2020 11:18 AM CNN

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called out President Donald Trump on Sunday for incendiary comments he made about her during a weekend campaign rally,…

Turkish Cypriot leftist incumbent concedes defeat in runoff to hardliner who favors stronger ties with Turkey

October 18, 2020 11:02 AM Associated Press

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A hardliner who won a Turkish Cypriot leadership election says he’s ready to resume talks aimed at ending Cyprus’…

Pelosi outlines 48-hour deadline to pass stimulus bill before election

October 18, 2020 10:25 AM ABC News

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi detailed Sunday the deadline she gave the president’s coronavirus relief package…

Rays hold off Astros to win AL pennant, advance to World Series

October 18, 2020 9:43 AM Associated Press

The American League Championship Series is over. The Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night claimed their first AL pennant in 12 years and now await the…

El Paso’s active virus cases top all-time high of 8,000; record numbers hospitalized & in ICUs

October 18, 2020 8:48 AM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — For the 12th day running, El Paso County set a new record high for active coronavirus cases, exceeding 8,000 on Sunday morning. The…

22-year-old faces murder charge for northeast El Paso stabbings

October 18, 2020 8:18 AM Jim Parker

UPDATE, Oct. 20: Police on Tuesday announced the filing of a murder charge against a 22-year-old El Paso man who allegedly stabbed several victims,…

StormTRACK Weather: Record breaking heat possible the next several days

October 18, 2020 8:16 AM Andres Valle

El Paso, Texas– Warm and dry weather dominates the weather pattern through the week. Temperatures will be between 10 to 15 degrees above normal for…

As coronavirus surges across the U.S., only 2 states are trending in the right direction

October 18, 2020 7:46 AM CNN

There is nearly no place in America where Covid-19 case counts are trending in the right direction as the country heads into what health experts say…

WNBA superstar Sue Bird: ‘Women’s soccer players generally are cute little White girls’

October 18, 2020 7:02 AM CNN

They are sport’s ultimate power couple — equal partners as multiple winners at world and Olympic level for the United States — and…

‘Stand with Estela’ Fund to offer free flu shots, mammograms

October 17, 2020 11:17 PM Kate Bieri

EL PASO, Texas – El Paso women have the opportunity to get free flue shots and mammograms next week, thanks to Albertsons and the Stand with Estela…

East El Paso woman dies from injuries in car crash just minutes down the street from her home

October 17, 2020 11:16 PM Kate Bieri, Jim Parker

UPDATE, Oct. 20: Police said a 50-year-old El Paso woman has died from injuries in a traffic crash that occurred just minutes down the street from…

Locomotive FC advance to Western Conference Finals with dramatic penalty-kick win over NM United

October 17, 2020 8:28 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas — Those familiar with the United Soccer Championship had a feeling it would come down to El Paso Locomotive FC and New Mexico United…

‘It’s incredibly important’: Chalk artist gives Las Cruces residents a sign to vote

October 17, 2020 6:31 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — If you’re looking for a sign to vote, this is it. “It’s always important but it seems incredibly important now,” said Bob…

New Mexico has 577 new virus cases for 3rd highest day ever; Doña Ana County contributes 98 of those

October 17, 2020 5:48 PM Jim Parker

SANTE FE, New Mexico — After successive days of record-setting daily increases in Covid-19 infections, New Mexico health officials on Saturday…

Chicago is the ‘rattiest city’ in America for the sixth year in a row

October 17, 2020 5:47 PM CNN

Chicago is the six-time holder of a title that no city wants. The Windy City has topped the list of the rattiest cities in the United States for the…

Crowds gather for Women’s March to protest Trump and Supreme Court nominee

October 17, 2020 5:12 PM CNN

Demonstrators wore pink knit pussyhats and black face masks honoring the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Saturday for the second…

StormTrack Weather: Near record temps expected to continue next several days

October 17, 2020 4:00 PM Iris Lopez

EL PASO, Texas– Cool mornings and warm to very warm afternoons will continue each day with light to occasionally moderate winds. The borderland…

The legal reckoning awaiting Donald Trump if he loses the election

October 17, 2020 3:40 PM CNN

If things don’t go Donald Trump’s way on Election Day, the President may face more serious matters than how to pack up the West Wing.…

Armenia and Azerbaijan announce a new attempt to establish a cease-fire in their conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh

October 17, 2020 1:01 PM Associated Press

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Armenia and Azerbaijan have announced a new attempt to establish a cease-fire in their conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh…

Bishop who presided over Aug. 3 shooting victim’s funeral seen worldwide dies of Covid-19

October 17, 2020 11:21 AM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — A long-time El Paso bishop who presided over an Aug. 3 shooting victim’s funeral that drew worldwide attention has died of Covid-19…

El Paso tops Dallas in active virus cases, sets record for ICU patients

October 17, 2020 9:46 AM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County has surpassed much-larger Dallas County in the number of active coronavirus cases following a record-setting week…

StormTRACK Weather: Chilly morning and toasty afternoon

October 17, 2020 8:03 AM Andres Valle

El Paso, Texas– This morning we woke up to chilly temperatures all across the Borderland. Friday’s cold front brought near seasonal average…

Ice Cube sets the record straight on his plans with Trump in interview

October 17, 2020 5:22 AM CNN

After taking heat for a few days, rapper Ice Cube spoke to CNN on Friday to set the record straight on why he was working with President Donald…

Iran announces its death toll from the coronavirus has reached above 30,000 killed, with 526,490 confirmed cases

October 17, 2020 4:30 AM Associated Press

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has announced that its death toll from the coronavirus has passed the milestone of 30,000. An Iranian health ministry…

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gets big election win for 2nd term

October 17, 2020 1:46 AM Associated Press

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has won a second term in office in an election landslide of historic proportions.…

Las Cruces police need help in locating thief who stole three UTVs from dealership

October 16, 2020 11:17 PM David Burge

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Police are seeking the public’s help in locating the thieves who stole three utility terrain vehicles from a Las Cruces…

Fort Bliss commander adopts virus restrictions on post similar to new mandates in El Paso

October 16, 2020 10:50 PM Jim Parker

FORT BLISS, Texas — Maj. Gen. Sean Bernabe, in one of his first major acts as the new commander of Fort Bliss, announced Friday evening that the…

Month: October 2020