Las Cruces schools distribute thousands of student laptops for distance learning
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — To prepare for the start of the district’s distance learning, the Las Cruces Public School District has distributed…
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After 4 officers get virus in El Paso, union says CBP is risking more infections
EL PASO, Texas — A new police change, recently enacted by acting Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Mark Morgan, is putting the health and…
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Hundreds of El Pasoans line up for food distribution during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Hundred of cars lined up at the Kelly Center for Hunger Relief Tuesday afternoon. One box per household is distributed weekly and…
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Las Palmas, Del Sol nurses protest to demand more personal protective equipment at hospitals
EL PASO, Texas — Nurses staged informational pickets outside Las Palmas and Del Sol medical centers on Wednesday and Thursday demanding more…
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Over 500 jobs available as some Borderland companies are hiring in coronavirus era
EL PASO, Texas — As the coronavirus continues to spread and restrictions are put into place, some businesses are losing money and some workers are…
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New Mexico hair, nail salons advised to limit number of customers to 10 at a time
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists is asking all nail and hair salons to only allow 10 people at one time,…
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El Paso area school districts providing free meals for students
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso area school districst are providing free meals for children 18 or younger regardless of enrollment or income status.…
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U.S.-Mexico border crossing now restricted: Find out what is considered essential travel
EL PASO, Texas — As of Saturday, Mexican border restrictions were officially in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Only essential…
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Hundreds of cars line up at El Paso County Coliseum for Operation Hope free food giveaway
EL PASO, Texas — Starting the night before, hundreds of cars lined the streets outside the El Paso County Colisuem for local non-profit Operation…
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Lt. governor of New Mexico under self-quarantine, urges people to follow virus test instructions
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — With the number of confirmed positive cases of coronavirus in New Mexico growing to 43 including Dona Ana County’s first…
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Sun Metro offers free rides, makes schedule changes in response to virus
EL PASO, Texas — Sun Metro will be waiving all bus fares starting Sunday and will make schedule changes on Monday in response to the coronavirus…
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White Sands National Park to close in effort to promote social distancing
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — White Sands National Park will close Sunday in an effort to promote social distancing amid the coronavirus outbreak.…
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Borderland stores reserve morning hours for elderly, at-risk customers
EL PASO, Texas — As items continue flying off grocery shelves leaving them nearly empty, stores in El Paso and Las Cruces are accommodating seniors…
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Las Cruce bride struggles with decision to cancel May wedding as party hall cancellations soar
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Government restrictions are increasing as the coronavirus continues to spread, causing uncertainty for people all over the…
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YWCA extending their services as El Paso area schools extend spring break
EL PASO, Texas — The YWCA is extending it’s services as thousands of school kids will be off for the next coming weeks for spring break. Earlier…
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‘Streets are completely empty’: Borderland native living in Italy experiences virus lockdown first-hand
MILAN, Italy — It’s been two days since Italy was placed on lockdown in an effort to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus. As of Wednesday, the…
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Former UTEP basketball star stuck in Italy during coronavirus lockdown
PISTOIA, Italy — Italy announced a country-wide lockdown on Monday impacting more than 60 million people, among them is former UTEP star basketball…
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Lyft drivers taking extra precaution as Coronavirus continues to spread.
As the number of Coronavirus infections continue to rise, Lyft drivers are taking the extra step to prevent spread. Lyft Driver Alfredo Ansalmo told…
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As Daylight Saving Time approaches, officials warn of sleep-deprived driving
EL PASO, Texas — Don’t forget to change your clocks this weekend, it’s Daylight Saving and that means you will lose an hour of sleep. Kerran Fowlkes…
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Wiles re-elected El Paso Sheriff
EL PASO, Texas — There were four Democratic candidates running for El Paso County Sheriff on Tuesday, but ABC-7 projected incumbent Sheriff Richard…
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