Boris Johnson is getting better, but the nation he leads is not
When British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was released from hospital on Sunday, the country breathed a collective sigh of relief. And with good…
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It’s time to talk more seriously about the food supply
The meat supply is at risk. Farm workers are in fear. It’s hard to get groceries. Health professionals — doctors, nurses and everyone…
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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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Staying Strong: Family puts on parade for breast cancer patient starting chemo therapy
EL PASO, Texas — This past Easter Sunday, one El Paso family decided to surprise their mom with a social-distancing parade. It was all to show their…
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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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‘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 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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El Paso City Council extends virus emergency while examining budget shortfall, arena project
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council on Monday extended its emergency precautions ordinance for the coronavirus pandemic through May 17 as it also…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Texas governor unveils $50M small business loan fund, says reopening economy will be ‘slow process’
AUSTIN, Texas — As much of the Texas economy remains at a standstill to minimize the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday…
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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…
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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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Firefighter who had virus now among 35 recovered El Pasoans
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso firefighter diagnosed with the corornavirus last month is now listed among the 35 El Pasoans to date who have recovered…
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Why we need a new WPA
During the period of greatest sustained unemployment in this nation’s past, the government stepped in to provide paid work that resulted in…
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The single most damning sentence in the New York Times coronavirus exposé
There’s lots in the huge New York Times piece on President Donald Trump’s too-slow reaction to the coronavirus pandemic that is troubling…
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‘People are left stranded’: Surge in unemployment creates roadblocks for Texans applying for benefits
EL PASO, Texas — Nearly 17 million Americans have lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic. The surge of unemployment applications has…
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John Krasinski and David Ortiz surprise nurses and respiratory therapists to say thanks
John Krasinski and Red Sox legend David Ortiz had some really good news for a group of health professionals from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center…
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The government shouldn’t try to save all businesses during this crisis
The impact on the economy from the coronavirus will be substantial. And while the impulse to do something to help companies right now is both natural…
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