Dona Ana Co. sees record 7 new virus deaths as governor expands testing in southern New Mexico
SANTA FE, New Mexico — As New Mexico’s confirmed coronavirus cases topped 51,110, with 862 new infections reported on Thursday, Gov.…
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4 El Paso liquor licenses suspended for Covid-19 health order violations
EL PASO, Texas — Four El Paso bars and restaurants had their liquor licenses suspended by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission last week for…
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Michigan, Georgia judges dismiss Trump lawsuits over ballots
DETROIT, Michigan — A Michigan judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit by President Donald Trump’s campaign in a dispute over whether Republican…
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StormTrack Weather: Near-record highs, cold front arrives this weekend
Mostly sunny skies, dry conditions, and warm temperatures are in the forecast Thursday. High Pressure will build across the Borderland through…
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El Pasoans told stay home & stop gathering after 22 more virus deaths, nearly 2,000 new cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City leaders urged El Pasoans to stay home whenever possible amidst a worsening public health crisis due to the growing…
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$30M spent in southern NM race where Herrell upset Torres Small
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The race in New Mexico’s sprawling 2nd Congressional District, where oil and gas development provides the backbone…
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El Paso bar & gym owner faces up to 99 years in prison after arrest on slew of drug charges
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso businessman who owns two gyms and five restaurant-bars was arrested Wednesday on numerous drug charges including an…
Continue ReadingRecord high temps Thursday
It will get rather hot Thursday with temps hitting a record high of 84 degrees. The current record is 82. Temps should stay in the low to mid 80’s…
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El Paso mayoral election runoff set for Dec. 12 between Lesser, Margo
COMPLETE RESULTS: Click here for full election results EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Mayor Dee Margo finished a distant second in a crowded mayoral…
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New Mexico virus cases top 50,000 as Doña Ana County sees 4 more deaths for 90 total
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Confirmed Covid-19 cases topped 50,250 in New Mexico on Wednesday with the reporting of an additional 1,022 cases. There were…
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LeBron James asks public to help find the killer of his friend’s sister
NBA superstar LeBron James is seeking answers following the shooting death of 37-year-old Ericka Weems, the sister of James’ childhood friend,…
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Conference USA reschedules UTEP football games
EL PASO, Texas – Dates have now been set for the UTEP football team following the postponement of two of the team’s home games. Wednesday, Conference…
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Half-dozen worker infections prompted closure order for southern New Mexico’s Stampede Meat plant
UPDATE, Nov. 9: There were at least a half-dozen employees reported infected with Covid-19 at Stampede Meat over a four-day period, which prompted…
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Juárez at 100% hospital capacity due to virus; curfew expanded, maquiladora work limited
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — A record surge in Covid-19 cases has pushed Ciudad Juárez General Hospital to the brink, officials said Wednesday as they…
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Biden sets vote record & nears win as Trump backers try to disrupt counts, campaign sues 3 states
WASHINGTON, DC — Joe Biden won the battleground prizes of Michigan and Wisconsin on Wednesday and had received more than 71 million votes…
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No matter who wins the election, America will still be in a jobs crisis
It’s not yet clear who will win the election, but no matter who ends up on top, one of the biggest priorities for the next administration is…
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Court to decide by Friday whether to issue injunction halting EP County Judge Samaniego’s shutdown order
EL PASO, Texas — The state’s 34th District Court indicated it planned to rule by Friday morning on a request by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton…
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StormTRACK Weather: Near record high temps through Saturday
Mostly sunny skies, dry conditions, and warm temperatures are in the forecast for Wednesday. High Pressure will build across the Borderland through…
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All the stories you missed while you were focused on Election Day
The election is probably dominating your news sources, social feeds and thoughts. But the rest of the world didn’t stop on Election Day. In…
Continue Reading ‘Hospitals near break point’: El Paso shatters record with 3,100 new virus cases; hospitalizations top 1,000
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department reported 3,100 new cases in the county on Wednesday morning, shattering a previous daily…
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Luján defeats Ronchetti to keep New Mexico U.S. Senate seat for Dems
COMPLETE RESULTS: Click here for full election results SANTA FE, New Mexico — Democratic U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján won election Tuesday night to the…
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Texas’ 23rd Congressional seat stays in GOP’s hands with Gonzales win over Ortiz Jones
COMPLETE RESULTS: Click here for full election results SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Republican Tony Gonzales has won election to U.S. House in Texas’ 23rd…
Continue ReadingTrump locked in tight race with Biden, says he will fight election in U.S. Supreme Court
CLICK HERE to see latest Electoral College map for presidential race WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump is vowing to ask the U.S. Supreme…
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Escobar cruises to 2nd term in Congress representing El Paso
COMPLETE RESULTS: Click here for full election results EL PASO, Texas — Democrat Veronica Escobar has won re-election to U.S. House in Texas’ 16th…
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President Trump narrowly defeats Joe Biden in Texas
COMPLETE RESULTS: Click here for full election results AUSTIN, Texas — President Donald Trump narrowly carried Texas on Tuesday as national results…
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Democrat Joe Biden wins New Mexico’s 5 electoral votes
Click here to view the national presidential electoral map SANTA FE, New Mexico — Joe Biden on Tuesday won the presidential contest in New…
Continue Reading Torres Small congratulates Herrell after being unseated in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District
COMPLETE RESULTS: Click here for full election results LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — In one of the country’s most hotly contested U.S. House races,…
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Embattled Morgan headed to runoff in crowded District 4
EL PASO, Texas – Embattled Council District 4 incumbent Sam Morgan appears headed to a runoff in his bid for re-election. Morgan, who is facing…
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Gutierrez, Annello headed to runoff in Council District 2
COMPLETE RESULTS: Click here for full election results EL PASO, Texas – Retired city employee Miriam “Judy” Gutierrez beat incumbent Alexsandra…
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Republican John Cornyn wins re-election to U.S. Senate from Texas
COMPLETE RESULTS: Click here for full election results AUSTIN, Texas — Republican Sen. John Cornyn won re-election Tuesday night in Texas, where…
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