Unemployment surges in El Paso with over 28,000 jobless in wake of virus closures
EL PASO, Texas — The number of jobless El Pasoans continues to surge, with over 5,500 new applications for unemployment filed last week, according…
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State health call center in El Paso closed because of virus case
EL PASO, Texas — A Texas Health and Human Services Commission call center in El Paso’s Lower Valley has been closed temporarily after an employee…
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Las Cruces hospitals layoff dozens of workers amid cancelling of non-essential medical services
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Dozens of employees at the two major hospitals in Las Cruces have been furloughed following a state prohibition on elective…
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Model predicts Covid-19 pandemic will ‘peter out’ by May, but experts are skeptical
An influential coronavirus model cited by the White House predicts the pandemic will “peter out” in May, but experts are wary about its…
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Andrea Bocelli gives moving Easter concert in an empty Milan cathedral
Italian classical singer Andrea Bocelli gave a moving performance from an empty cathedral on Sunday evening, in a bid to inspire hope amid the global…
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‘Perfect storm’: As gas prices plummet, New Mexico loses millions in oil revenue
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As New Mexico loses millions of dollars in funding, local leaders are questioning how and why the state grew so reliant on…
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Trump says he will ask for a delay to the 2020 Census
President Donald Trump said Monday that he will ask for a delay to the 2020 Census to make sure it is completed safely and accurately. “During…
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Number of confirmed virus cases surpasses 2 million worldwide
WASHINGTON, DC —  New York’s coronavirus death toll topped 10,000 even as the lack of fresh hot spots in the U.S. or elsewhere in the world…
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Hours before he died of Covid-19, a Detroit police captain wanted to get back to work
You’ve been daydreaming lately, if you’re anything like me, imagining a glorious celebration with all the people you know and love. Now…
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Trump lashes out in grievance-filled briefing claiming ‘total’ authority as president
President Donald Trump lashed out at criticism of his handling of the coronavirus crisis during a grievance-fueled appearance from the White House…
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‘Ghosts’ try to spook people off streets during coronavirus in Indonesia
“Ghosts” wrapped in white sheets are roaming the streets of a neighborhood in Indonesia’s central Java province trying to spook…
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New Mexico Republicans push back on coronavirus business restrictions
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — The Republican Party is urging New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to allow non-essential small businesses to reopen…
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Extra $600 coming to eligible New Mexicans on unemployment
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — People who are eligible for unemployment benefits in New Mexico will start receiving an additional $600 as early as…
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Governors on East and West coasts form pacts to decide when to reopen economies
States on the country’s East and West coasts are forming their own regional pacts to work together on how to reopen from the stay-at-home…
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Governors on East and West coasts form pacts to decide when to reopen economies
States on the country’s East and West coasts are forming their own regional pacts to work together on how to reopen from the stay-at-home…
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NMSU students manufacture ‘CovidBox’ to protect medical workers
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A group of engineering and physics students teamed up to produce a device that could prevent medical workers from…
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Doña Ana County virus cases hit 50 among on-going New Mexico surge
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico state health officials on Monday reported five new deaths and 107 additional cases of the coronavirus, including…
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El Paso hits 300 confirmed virus cases as city extends stay home order to May 17
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported eight new coronavirus cases on Monday, bringing the county’s total number to the milestone 300…
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Parts of New Mexico get late dose of winter with spring snow
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — Some parts of northern New Mexico got a late dose of winter Monday, as several inches of snow were reported in some…
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Winds will gradually weaken tonight; cooler tomorrow
It’s April and something that we must have to endure – winds and dust. Those windy conditions that we have been seeing will gradually diminish after…
Continue Reading Drake makes chart history — again
Drake has apparently never met a record he doesn’t want to break. Billboard announced Monday that the rapper became the first male artist to…
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Trump holds grievance-filled briefing claiming ‘total’ authority as president, retreats on firing Fauci
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump on Monday lashed out at criticism of his handling of the coronavirus crisis during a…
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Fire Fauci? What a disaster that would be for Trump and the US
With the novel coronavirus killing Americans from coast to coast, President Donald Trump is hearing complaints from some of his supporters about Dr.…
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Fire Fauci? What a disaster that would be for Trump and the US
With the novel coronavirus killing Americans from coast to coast, President Donald Trump is hearing complaints from some of his supporters about Dr.…
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Cuomo and de Blasio can’t put their feud aside — even for coronavirus
Even coronavirus hasn’t cooled the years-old simmering animosity between New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio. The…
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A storm system that spawned tornadoes and killed 24 people is now taking aim on the East Coast
A rash of severe weather that killed 24 people and shredded houses in the South is now pummeling states father north. About 15 million people along…
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An ER doctor loses custody of daughter because of coronavirus fears
An emergency room doctor in Miami has temporarily lost custody of her 4-year-old daughter while she treats patients during the coronavirus pandemic.…
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Las Cruces City Council discusses budget in wake of virus pandemic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces City Council heard a presentation Monday afternoon on the proposed budget for the coming fiscal year. It…
Continue ReadingURGENT – Bernie Sanders endorses Joe Biden for president
(CNN) — Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Monday officially endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden for president. “We need you in the…
Continue Reading Pitbull releases uplifting song ‘I Believe That We Will Win’ about coronavirus pandemic
Pitbull is bringing the world together through his music. “Mr. Worldwide” really is living up to his nickname with his latest single,…
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