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U.S. House approves sweeping police overhaul in response to George Floyd’s death

June 25, 2020 7:05 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. House approved a far-reaching police overhaul from Democrats on Thursday, a vote heavy with emotion and symbolism as a…

New Mexico governor says ‘stay home’ as state virus cases pass 11,000; Dona Ana County tops 800

June 25, 2020 2:52 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham had a simple message Thursday as the statewide total of Covid-19 infections in New Mexico…

Vaccine doctor says Texas could soon see ‘apocalyptic’ coronavirus case numbers

June 25, 2020 9:27 PM CNN

WACO, Texas — A top doctor in Texas is warning that the state’s big cities could see “apocalyptic” coronavirus case numbers. That warning,…

80% of all inmates at the Otero County Prison have now tested positive for coronavirus

June 25, 2020 5:13 PM Associated Press

ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — About 80% of inmates at the Otero County Prison in southern New Mexico have tested positive for the coronavirus, officials…

Man arrested in teen’s shooting across from NMSU in what police call drug deal gone bad

June 24, 2020 4:18 PM Jim Parker

UPDATE: Las Cruces police on Thursday announced the arrest of a man in the shooting of a teenager earlier in the week at the Casa Bandera Apartments…

Accused El Paso Walmart shooter officially indicted for murder of 23rd victim, ‘Memo’ Garcia

June 24, 2020 11:47 AM Jim Parker

UPDATE: An El Paso County grand jury on Thursday re-indicted Patrick Crusius for capital murder to include the most recent death of Guillermo ‘Memo’…

U.S. Supreme Court OKs Trump’s speedy removal of asylum seekers

June 25, 2020 10:06 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday strengthened the Trump administration’s ability to deport people seeking asylum without…

El Paso reaches 125 total virus deaths; 175 new cases reported

June 25, 2020 7:36 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health on Thursday morning announced three more people had died from Covid-19, bringing the…

Trump administration to end federal funding for virus testing sites in El Paso, across Texas

June 24, 2020 12:27 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — As coronavirus cases surge across Texas, setting daily records for new infections and hospitalizations, ABC News confirmed…

Mexico reports 947 more virus deaths – 9 in Juarez – for 2nd highest daily toll

June 24, 2020 7:02 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Mexico confirmed 947 more coronavirus deaths on Wednesday, with nine of those occurring in the city of Juarez and 14 in…

Fort Bliss soldier deployed in effort to defeat ISIS dies in Middle East

June 24, 2020 6:33 PM Jim Parker

FORT BLISS, Texas — A soldier stationed out of Fort Bliss has died on duty in the Middle East as part of the operation to defeat ISIS, the Pentagon…

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2 arrests made in Alamogordo ‘cold case’ murder of teen in 2017

June 24, 2020 12:57 PM David Burge

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday the arrests of two suspects in connection with the 2017 slaying of…

El Paso Catholic Diocese priest diagnosed with virus, Bishop urges face masks to show ‘Christian love’

June 24, 2020 5:24 PM David Burge

ALPINE, Texas — A priest in Alpine has been diagnosed with Covid-19, the Catholic Diocese of El Paso announced Wednesday. Rev. Edilberto “Beto…

Horizon City man now sought in baby’s shooting death previously called ‘accident’

June 24, 2020 5:09 PM Jim Parker

El Paso, Texas – A Horizon City man is now being sought for manslaughter in the shooting death of an infant that investigators initially has…

Otero County Prison surpasses 700 virus cases, while Doña Ana County reaches 760 infections

June 24, 2020 4:37 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico reported 156 more coronavirus cases around the state Wednesday, along with four additional…

3 men indicted for murder in killing of black jogger Ahmaud Arbery

June 24, 2020 1:47 PM Associated Press

ATLANTA, Georgia — A prosecutor on Wednesday announced that three men have been indicted on murder charges in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery in…

Dow drops 710 points amid poor economic outlook, virus case rise

June 24, 2020 1:26 PM ABC News

NEW YORK, NY — The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 710 points, to close down 2.7% to 25,445.94, as news of a significant amount of new Covid-19…

U.S. Senate Dems block GOP police reform bill, calling it inadequate

June 24, 2020 10:49 AM Associated Press, CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — A GOP policing bill has stalled as U.S. Senate Democrats voted to block it, contending it doesn’t go far enough. Democrats…

Mexico quake death toll rises to 6; hundreds of homes damaged

June 23, 2020 9:40 AM Associated Press

MEXICO CITY, Mexico — The magnitude 7.4 earthquake that rocked the southern Mexico resort of Huatulco killed at least 6 people, damaged…

No new El Paso virus deaths; another triple-digit case increase

June 24, 2020 7:35 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The number of active coronavirus cases reached a new peak in El Paso Wednesday. The Department of Public Health reported 132…

U.S. Army suspects ‘foul play’ in Fort Hood soldier’s disappearance

June 23, 2020 6:29 PM Associated Press, ABC News

KILLEEN, Texas — Investigators are suspecting foul play in the disappearance of a Texas soldier who has been missing for two months, according to a…

MLB to play 60-game season – spring training starts next week, opening day in late July

June 23, 2020 7:15 PM Associated Press

NEW YORK, NY — Major League Baseball players have agreed to report to training camp starting July 1, as all remaining issues have been resolved.…

Texas hits 5,000 new cases for 1st time as virus surges; Gov. Abbott urges Texans to stay home

June 23, 2020 4:47 PM Associated Press, CNN

AUSTIN, Texas — Rapidly worsening coronavirus numbers in Texas reached bleak new milestones Tuesday as the state surpassed 5,000 new cases in a…

New Mexico releases plan for re-opening schools amid pandemic

June 23, 2020 1:41 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s public schools now have rules and suggestions for how to reopen in the fall in what could amount to…

Texas plans few mandatory virus safety measures when public schools reopen in fall

June 23, 2020 2:28 PM Texas Tribune

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas education officials are envisioning a largely hands-off approach to helping school districts bring students back to campus…

Las Cruces Public Schools to consider Oñate High name change

June 23, 2020 5:57 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education will consider changing the name of Oñate High School on Thursday. “It…

Hanks High School delays start of student-athlete workouts after coach gets virus

June 23, 2020 6:21 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas — Ysleta Independent School District officials said Tuesday evening that the start of Hanks High School summer sports workouts would…

Doña Ana County accounts for 2 of New Mexico’s 7 new virus deaths

June 23, 2020 4:19 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials reported seven new coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, two of which occurred in Doña Ana County,…

Texas Guardsman who worked at El Paso food bank contracts virus

June 23, 2020 3:30 PM David Burge

EL PASO, Texas — A Texas National Guardsman who worked at the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank has tested positive for Covid-19, an official…

No charges by FBI in NASCAR noose case involving Bubba Wallace

June 23, 2020 3:22 PM Associated Press

TALLADEGA, Alabama — The noose found hanging in Bubba Wallace’s garage stall at Talladega Superspeedway had been there since at least last…