Women can let down their hair under new U.S. Army rules for pony tails, nail colors
WASHINGTON, DC — Female soldiers can let their hair down, and flash a little nail color under new rules being approved by the U.S. Army. But male…
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FDA puts all alcohol-based hand sanitizers from Mexico on ‘import alert’ due to safety concerns
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has placed all alcohol-based hand sanitizers coming from Mexico on a countrywide…
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10 more virus deaths, 566 new cases in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s pandemic death toll increased to 1,661 Wednesday morning after the local health department reported 10 new…
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Justice Department officially rescinds policy that led to family separations at border
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Justice Department has formally rescinded the Trump administration’s controversial “zero tolerance”…
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Biden administration to buy enough doses to fully vaccinate all adult Americans by summer
WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration is boosting purchases of coronavirus vaccines to deliver enough to protect 300 million Americans by the…
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Some El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies refusing to get vaccinated
EL PASO, Texas — During an El Paso County Commissioners Court meeting, Chief Tom Whitten of the Sheriff’s Office said over 80% of its deputies had…
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New Mexico governor delivers State of State speech, says schools can reopen to students on Feb. 8
SANTA FE, New Mexico — School districts across New Mexico will be allowed to bring students back into classrooms early next month, Gov.…
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Texas judge temporarily blocks Biden’s plan to halt deportations
HOUSTON, Texas — A federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s pause on deportations Tuesday, delivering a blow…
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Senators sworn-in, reject bid to dismiss Trump impeachment trial
UPDATE: WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate has rejected a Republican attempt to dismiss Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial, a vote…
Continue Reading Biden signs executive orders related to racial ‘equity’
UPDATE: President Joe Biden on Tuesday afternoon ordered the Department of Justice to end its reliance on private prisons and acknowledge the central…
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Transmountain Road reopens after snow closure; 1-10 west at Paisano reopens after semi crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Dept. of Transportation shut down Transmountain Road early Tuesday morning due to overnight snow in the…
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Biden to impose moratorium on new oil, gas leasing on federal lands
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden this week will impose a moratorium on new oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters, both the Washington…
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Police advise ‘give yourself plenty of time’ for El Paso winter driving
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police report an uptick in accidents and crashes during wet weather, and they say speed is typically a factor. A…
Continue Reading El Paso has 5 virus deaths, 654 new cases – highest increase in 2 weeks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso health officials announced five new coronavirus-related deaths and 654 new cases Tuesday morning. It’s the highest,…
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Winter storm bringing rain, snow to parched Borderland; slick roads possible for motorists
EL PASO, Texas — A winter storm system arrived in the Borderland late Monday night, bringing with it rain mixing with some snow for Tuesday that…
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U.S. House sends impeachment article to Senate, triggering trial
UPDATE: WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. House impeachment case against Donald Trump has been delivered to the Senate for his upcoming trial. House…
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Virus cases decline, but deaths remain high with 4 of state’s 12 latest in southern New Mexico
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico officials on Monday reported 494 new coronavirus cases and 12 additional deaths, bringing the statewide total…
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‘It should not have happened:’ New Mexico apologizes for canceling teacher vaccine appointments
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The secretary-designate of the New Mexico Department of Health apologized Monday for the cancellation of more than 1,000…
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Brazil variant of coronavirus detected in U.S. for 1st time
While all viruses mutate over time, some variants of the novel coronavirus are worrying scientists. Several strains appear to be more transmissible…
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Senate confirms Janet Yellen as treasury secretary, 1st woman to hold the position
WASHINGTON, DC — Janet Yellen has been confirmed as President Joe Biden’s treasury secretary in an overwhelming Senate vote. She is the first…
Continue Reading Biden signs order aimed at strengthening U.S. manufacturing
UPDATE: As he signed a “Made in America” executive order Monday afternoon, President Joe Biden delivered remarks on how he was fulfilling a long-time…
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New Mexico health officials admit vaccination supply chain issues
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Nearly one quarter of New Mexico’s population has registered to receive a Covid-19 vaccination, but top health…
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Stimulus checks, unemployment and more: Here’s the aid that’s coming — and what might be coming soon
There’s lots of talk of all the federal assistance going to Americans and small businesses in need. But while some is already approved, not all…
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Biden avoids contentious issues in call with Mexico’s president
WASHINGTON, DC — When President Joe Biden spoke with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador last week, the most controversial issues…
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Las Cruces electrical blaze consumes building, damages vehicles
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — An early morning fire that consumed a building and damaged several vehicles on Monday was likely ignited by overloaded…
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Biden signs order ending Trump-era ban on transgender individuals serving in the military
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden has signed an executive order revoking a Pentagon policy that largely barred transgender individuals from…
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Gov’t watchdog probes if Justice Dept. officials ‘engaged in improper attempt’ to overturn 2020 election
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Justice Department’s inspector general is launching an investigation to examine whether any former or current…
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Supreme Court dismisses as moot lawsuits over whether Trump illegally profited off presidency
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Supreme Court has brought an end to lawsuits over whether Donald Trump illegally profited off his presidency. The…
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Voting machine maker Dominion sues Giuliani for $1.3 billion over ‘Big Lie’ about election fraud
WASHINGTON, DC — Dominion Voting Systems has sued former President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani for defamation after he…
Continue Reading 3 virus deaths, 254 new cases reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso health officials announced three coronavirus-related deaths and 254 new cases Monday morning. It’s the fewest number…
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