As Chiefs and Texans clash, the NFL embarks on a changed path
KANSAS CITY, Missouri — In a usual NFL offseason, the news of Patrick Mahomes signing the wealthiest contract in sports history would be one of…
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Taiwan metal manufacturer moving to Santa Teresa; create 35 new jobs
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — A Taiwanese manufacturer of metal composite materials announced Thursday it is relocating a distribution facility to the…
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Virus bill blocked in U.S. Senate as prospects dim for new relief
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senate Democrats scuttled a scaled-back GOP coronavirus rescue package on Thursday, saying the measure shortchanged too many…
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El Paso woman charged with arson; allegedly tried to burn house down
EL PASO, Texas – An El Paso woman is jailed on accusations that she tried to burn a house down a week ago, fire officials said Thursday.…
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El Paso’s virus death toll surpasses 450 with 3 new deaths
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced three new coronavirus-related deaths Thursday morning. El Paso County’s…
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3 dead, hundreds of homes destroyed in West Coast wildfires
OROVILLE, Calilfornia — Three people died Wednesday in a wind-whipped Northern California wildfire that has forced thousands of people from their…
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Portion of I-10 flooded in southern New Mexico; water rescue crews sent to help those stranded
DEMING, New Mexico — Following storms and heavy rain that moved through the region, drivers along a stretch of Interstate 10 in southern New Mexico…
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‘Play it down’: Trump admits to concealing the true threat of virus in new Bob Woodward book
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump admitted he knew weeks before the first confirmed U.S. coronavirus death that the virus was dangerous,…
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El Pasoans mourn loss of Luby’s cafeterias after decades of remembrances
EL PASO, Texas — The Texas-based cafeteria chain Luby’s has announced that the restaurant will soon be shutting its doors for good. In the 24…
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Feds say 2 Las Cruces men cut power lines to El Paso gun shops to break in & steal firearms
UPDATE #3, Sept. 9: The two Las Cruces men accused of taking part in gun store burglaries in El Paso allegedly admitted to the thefts and to selling…
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Doña Ana County has 3 new virus deaths as its fatality toll tops 50
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials reported a half-dozen new deaths statewide stemming from the coronavirus, with three of those…
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Trump says Ted Cruz on short list of potential Supreme Court justices
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump on Wednesday afternoon named U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, as a potential nominee to the U.S. Supreme…
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Whistleblower says Trump’s Homeland Security chiefs censored Russia, white supremacist intel
WASHINGTON, DC — The former chief of intelligence at the Department of Homeland Security said in a whistle-blower complaint released Wednesday that…
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Las Cruces Walmart store previously closed due to virus cases has another outbreak
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico work safety regulators confirmed Wednesday that they were involved in a “rapid response” effort due to…
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Barbie unveils 2nd doll in Dia De Muertos collection
LOS ANGELES, California — After last year’s instant fandom, Barbie is back with a second Dia De Muertos collectibles doll to honor Mexican…
Continue Reading 1 new virus death; active cases dip below 2,800 in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso health officials reported one new coronavirus-related death Wednesday morning. The death toll now stands at 449 in…
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Texas virus deaths on decline after record highs in August; Abbott renews virus declaration
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas health officials on Tuesday said there had been more than 13,500 total deaths from the coronavirus, as the governor extended…
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Lost hikers rescued near Thousand Steps Trailhead
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso firefighters were involved in a rescue effort Tuesday evening of two lost hikers, one injured, near the Thousand Steps…
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‘We can’t give it up’: Despite pandemic pinch, Sun Bowl still set for December
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Covid-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions to sporting events worldwide. No league, sport or team has been immune to…
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For 2nd straight day, New Mexico & Dona Ana County report lowest new virus case count in months
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials said only 44 new coronavirus cases were reported on Tuesday, including just three in Doña Ana…
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SISD, El Paso Catholic Schools welcome back some students while stressing new safety protocols
EL PASO, Texas — For the first time in seven months, students have begun returning to school campuses at both the Socorro Independent School…
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AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine study paused after serious illness
NEW YORK, NY — Late-stage studies of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate are on temporary hold while the company investigates whether a patient…
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Las Cruces City Council unanimously approves single-time ‘extraordinary’ payment for 1st responders
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces City Council on Tuesday afternoon unanimously approved allocating $500,000 to give certain city workers a…
Continue Reading Beloved Texas cafeteria chain Luby’s to be liquidated, dissolved
HOUSTON, Texas — It could be the end of the line for a Texas-based cafeteria chain known for square fish, the Lu Ann platter, and other comfort food…
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4 Borderland school districts among 500 in Texas asked to revise dress codes in wake of court ruling
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas arm of the American Civil Liberties Union has sent a letter to nearly 500 school districts across the…
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GOP Senate Leader McConnell proposes ‘targeted’ virus aid, Dems say not enough
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday the Senate would vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief…
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California wildfires: Helicopter crews rescue at least 35 more who were trapped by Creek Fire
Helicopter crews have rescued at least 35 more people who’d been trapped by the fast-moving Creek Fire in California’s Sierra National…
Continue Reading El Paso has 3 new virus deaths; 89 additional cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced three new coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday morning. The death toll now…
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Litter, trash problems plague El Paso’s famous Scenic Drive
EL PASO, Texas — Residents are getting upset with a rather smelly situation that is developing along El Paso’s famous Scenic Drive. An official…
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‘I’m worried about the industry’: New Mexico wineries losing millions during pandemic
ANTHONY, New Mexico — Labor Day weekend at La Viña Winery is normally packed. “Right now, it’s kind of sad,” admitted Chilean Winemaker Guillermo…
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