Pandemic, rising gas prices change spring break routine for some in Borderland
EL PASO, Texas — For many in the Borderland, this weekend is the beginning of spring break. Normally a time set aside for some relaxation…
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10 more El Paso virus deaths – youngest victim in her 30s
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials on Saturday morning reported ten more deaths due to Covid-19, bringing the county’s death toll to 2,244.…
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Arrest made after man is repeatedly stabbed, seriously hurt in central El Paso apartment
EL PASO, Texas — A man was stabbed repeatedly and seriously injured Friday afternoon at an apartment in central El Paso and police arrested another…
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Senate Leader Schumer says NY Gov. Cuomo should resign amid sexual misconduct allegations
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand have called on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign,…
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ICE asks for agency volunteers to assist at the U.S.-Mexico border amid surge of migrant children
WASHINGTON, DC — Immigration and Customs Enforcement asked for volunteers from the agency to support the federal government’s efforts…
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George Floyd’s family reaches $27 million settlement with city of Minneapolis over his death
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — A $27 million settlement to the family of George Floyd has been unanimously approved by Minneapolis’ City Council. Floyd, a…
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NMSU students frustrated by spring break cancellation
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Instead of nine straight days of freedom in March, New Mexico State University will have just a Tuesday off this month.…
Continue Reading Biden rescinds Trump-era immigration rule to alleviate surge of unaccompanied kids
WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration announced Friday it is terminating a Trump-era agreement that it said discouraged sponsors of…
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El Paso sees 12 more virus deaths; patients in ICU dips below 100
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso health officials announced 12 coronavirus-related deaths and 191 new cases Friday morning. The latest deaths include…
Continue Reading Biden speech outlines plan to get U.S. ‘closer to normal’ by July 4th
WASHINGTON, DC — One year after the nation was brought to a near-standstill by the coronavirus, President Joe Biden used his first prime-time…
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Stimulus funds: How much El Paso communities, schools will get
EL PASO, Texas — While many in the Borderland will receive a one-time $1,400 payment from the Covid-19 relief bill, that is just one small piece of…
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Caught on video: Gunfire at scene of Las Cruces ‘officer-involved incident’ that hurt man and officer
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — What police described as “officer-involved incident” in downtown Las Cruces near a post office on Thursday morning left…
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Number of kids in Border Patrol custody tops 3,700 amid surge
WASHINGTON, DC — The number of unaccompanied migrant children in Border Patrol custody continues to climb, reaching more than 3,700, many of…
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White House says $1,400 checks to start showing up in bank accounts this weekend
WASHINGTON — The White House says the $1,400 direct payments for most Americans funded by the American Rescue Plan will start showing up in bank…
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New Mexico horse owners suffer without Sunland Park racing
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — The entire racing season at Sunland Park was officially canceled on Feb. 18 after being on hold for months, and it has…
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New Mexico officials say lives saved amid challenges as they mark pandemic anniversary
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico is stronger having been through the challenges, grief and anxiety brought on by the coronavirus…
Continue Reading El Paso’s Disney Store at Cielo Vista Mall among 60 U.S. stores closing
UPDATE, March 11: EL PASO, Texas — On its website, Disney now indicates that the El Paso Disney Store located in the Cielo Vista Mall…
Continue Reading AP analysis: No evidence migrants at border significantly spreading virus
AUSTIN, Texas — As he ended Texas’ coronavirus restrictions over the objections of public health officials, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has tried…
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Stimulus checks coming soon as Biden signs $1.9T virus relief bill
WASHINGTON, DC — Marking a year of loss and disruption, President Joe Biden on Thursday signed into law the $1.9 trillion relief package that he…
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Man who barricaded self in east El Paso home with kids is re-arrested for violating protective order
UPDATE, March 11: A man arrested after barricading himself inside an east El Paso home with his two children earlier this week was released from jail…
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Judge reinstates 3rd-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s death
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin now faces an additional murder charge in the death of George Floyd…
Continue Reading Man in his 30s among 11 new virus deaths in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso health officials announced 11 coronavirus-related deaths and 189 new cases Thursday morning. The latest victims…
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El Paso man released from UMC to cheers after 133 days hospitalized for Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso Covid-19 patient is on the road to recovery after spending 133 days in the hospital. Javier Gutierrez arrived at…
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9 migrants flown to El Paso from Rio Grande Valley test positive for virus
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 has learned that as many as nine migrants flown into El Paso from the Rio Grande Valley have tested positive for Covid-19.…
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Beto O’Rouke joins El Paso healthcare workers for vigil marking pandemic anniversary
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso healthcare workers held a candlelight vigil Wednesday evening to honor the more than 3,500 “healthcare heroes” who have…
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Mexican lawmakers approve bill to legalize recreational marijuana use
MEXICO CITY, Mexico – Lawmakers in Mexico on Wednesday approved a bill to legalize recreational marijuana, which could make the nation the…
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Texas vaccine eligibility expands to 50 & up starting March 15
AUSTIN, Texas — Texans age 50 and older will be eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine beginning March 15, state health officials announced…
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Dona Ana County’s state virus ranking improves, allows more business re-openings
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico officials on Wednesday said Dona Ana County has moved forward again to yellow in the state’s color-coded risk,…
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‘The border is not open’: Biden czar seeks foreign aid to slow flow
WASHINGTON, DC — The number of migrant children and families seeking to cross the U.S. southwest border has surged to levels not seen since before…
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U.S. House passes Biden’s $1.9 trillion virus relief bill – including $1,400 checks
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. House Democrats on Wednesday passed a massive $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief bill with the goal of having it on President Joe…
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