New Mexico surpasses 100K virus infections with record 40 more deaths – 10 in southern counties
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico marked more grim milestones Wednesday with confirmed Covid-19 infections surpassing the 100,000 mark…
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Lujan Grisham emerges as top contender to lead U.S. Health and Human Services Dept.
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is the leading contender to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human…
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El Paso native & Packers star Aaron Jones celebrates 26th birthday
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — It’s a big day of birthdays Wednesday for the Green Bay Packers. Not only does the Packers backfield have two Aarons, they…
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CDC says 14-day virus quarantine can be shortened for some people
ATLANTA, Georgia — New guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control on Wednesday says quarantine periods can be shorter than 14 days for some…
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El Paso sees 8 more virus deaths, sets active cases record
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 8 new coronavirus-related deaths Wednesday. It brings the death toll to 941…
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No, Covid-19 is not ‘just the flu’; El Paso data shows clear difference
EL PASO, Texas — No, Covid-19 is not “just the flu.” It’s something that has been said by almost every credible medical professional and many…
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Franklin football boosters accuse rival Americas player of exposing their team to virus
EL PASO, Texas — A conversation between parents has caused outrage with in the Franklin Football Booster Club.After the Americas Trailblazers…
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Hispanic lawmakers urge Biden to pick Lujan Grisham for HHS role
WASHINGTON, DC — Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus have sent a letter to President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team lobbying…
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‘Very sad decision to make’: Sun Bowl game officially cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Organizers on Tuesday officially announced that El Paso’s Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, which has been played every college football…
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#GivingTuesday: Operation Noel spreads holiday warmth to children
EL PASO, Texas — The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is known as Giving Tuesday. It’s a day where people are encouraged to create a massive wave of…
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‘She was full of life’: Family mourns Las Cruces educator who died after battle with Covid-19
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Before losing her battle with Covid-19, Sylvia Garcia was compassionate, generous and a mother to the hundreds of the…
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‘It was inevitable’: After 110 years, Tortugas cancels annual pilgrimage
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The board of directors for Los Indigenes de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe on Tuesday announced the cancellation of the…
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Texas sees record 15,000 new virus cases, hospitalization high for 5th day in row
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas reported Tuesday a record 15,182 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases to 1,184,250, according to the…
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Justice Department investigating possible White House bribery scheme for a presidential pardon
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Justice Department is investigating a potential crime related to funneling money to the White House or related…
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7 more virus deaths in southern New Mexico as residents statewide endure long waits for test results
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico residents have encountered longer lines for Covid-19 testing and must wait several days or weeks for…
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CDC to shorten quarantine after Covid-19 exposure to 10 days, 7 with a negative test
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is set to shorten the recommended length of quarantine after exposure to…
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CDC says health care workers, nursing home residents should be 1st to get virus vaccine
ATLANTA, Georgia — Vaccine advisers to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted 13-1 on Tuesday to recommend that both health care…
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WHO chief warns Mexico in ‘bad shape’ as nearly 106,000 have died of virus; 2,083 dead in Juarez
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — The head of the World Health Organization said that “Mexico is in bad shape” with the pandemic and urged its leaders…
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Memorial fund set up to honor Southwest University founder Yolanda Arriola
EL PASO, Texas – A memorial fund has been set up to honor the memory of El Paso entrepreneur, community leader and philanthropist Yolanda Arriola.…
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Attorney General Barr finds no evidence of fraud that would change presidential election outcome
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Attorney General William Barr said Tuesday that the Justice Department has not uncovered any evidence of widespread voter…
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President-elect Biden unveils his economic team, pledges that ‘help is on the way’
WILMINGTON, Delaware — President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday introduced top advisers he said will help his administration rebuild an economy…
Continue Reading El Paso sees 9 new virus deaths; hospitalizations at lowest level in over a month
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 9 new coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday, bringing the death toll to 933 in…
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Covid separated an El Paso couple, then brought them back together in an ICU dubbed ‘honeymoon suite’
EL PASO, Texas — It may sound like lyrics to a song, but ABC-7 found love in one of the most unlikely places, in the Covid unit on the third floor…
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‘We’re at war, we’re by ourselves’: El Paso healthcare workers fatigued, feel lack of community support
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso has seen record-breaking Covid-19 hospitalizations for months causing a strain on local hospitals and healthcare workers.…
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Sun Bowl board to vote to cancel game for 1st time since 1935
EL PASO, Texas — Sun Bowl officials confirmed to ABC-7 on Monday night that its board of directors is set to vote to cancel this year’s game due to…
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UTEP says Covid-19 tests that led to cancelation of Rice football game actually were false positives
EL PASO, Texas — Saturday’s football game between UTEP and Rice was canceled due to 11 Covid-19 positives tests within the Miners program. But new…
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New Mexico governor outlines re-opening plan after shutdown, calls nearby El Paso ‘horrific’ on virus
SANTA FE, New Mexico – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, alongside other state officials, held a briefing Monday on the current trajectory of the…
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Court records allege El Paso officer sent secret sex video with fellow police employee to friend
EL PASO, Texas — Court documents obtained Monday by ABC-7 outline new details about the recent arrest of an El Paso police officer who is accused of…
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Your guide to hundreds of special Cyber Monday shopping deals
If you thought Black Friday was peak deals day, think again: Cyber Monday is here, and it’s your last chance to shop the year’s best deals on…
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Don’t expect a second stimulus check this year; Here’s what Congress is talking about instead
WASHINGTON, DC — Even with coronavirus spiking and new restrictions taking effect, Congress remains stalled on fresh relief for Americans in…
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