Upgraded felony criminal charge filed against El Paso city Rep. Sam Morgan
EL PASO, Texas — An upgraded criminal charge has now been filed against northeast El Paso’s representative on city council following his October…
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Hemp putting down more roots in Las Cruces as startup firm plans to employ 55
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The hemp revolution continues in New Mexico, with the potential for a sustainable crop that boosts jobs, local economies…
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‘Never wanted to do anything else but be a soldier’: Community turns out for Fort Bliss funeral of veteran with no local family
EL PASO, Texas — Friends of a Texas veteran with no family living in El Paso invited the community to his funeral as he was laid to rest at Fort…
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El Paso spends $2M on new San Jacinto Plaza restrooms now open to the public
EL PASO, Texas — The long-awaited restroom facilities at San Jacinto Plaza in downtown El Paso are finally open to the public. The renovated plaza…
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As Doña Ana County harvests pecans, farmers worry about theft
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — It’s not just the busiest time of the year for pecan growers, but one of the most dangerous. “Pecan theft is a continuing…
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Woman tried to smuggle 1/2 pound of meth in her ‘vaginal cavity’ through El Paso border checkpoint
EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it caught a woman trying to smuggle a half-pound of methamphetamine into the country from…
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Beto O’Rourke knocks down Senate speculation despite positive poll data
EL PASO, Texas — Beto O’Rourke reiterated to ABC-7 on Friday that he is not running for U.S. Senate next year as speculation swirls ahead of the…
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UPS driver allegedly dealt drugs out of his delivery truck along El Paso route
El PASO, Texas — A UPS truck driver is accused of delivering illegal drugs alongside his legitimate cargo on his El Paso route, sheriff’s deputies…
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East El Paso Catholic church latest vandalized; FBI unsure if cases are connected
EL PASO, Texas — St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in east El Paso had nearly half a dozen windows and doors destroyed along with a small fire…
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Police think missing El Paso mom’s accused killer buried her in Red Sands, but haven’t found body so far
EL PASO, Texas — Police on Thursday had not yet found a body in their murder investigation into missing mother, 29-year-old Erika Gaytán, but…
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Ezekiel Elliott breaks 1,000 yards rushing, scores 2 touchdowns, but Cowboys still lose to Bears 31-24
CHICAGO, Illinois — Ezekiel Elliott surpassed 1,000 rushing yards for the season Thursday night, but Dallas still couldn’t muster enough offense and…
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Man seriously injured after car hits him before crashing into fence in west El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A pedestrian was struck by a car and seriously injured Thursday afternoon in west El Paso. It happened about 4:30 p.m. at Rubin and…
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Las Cruces police officer fired just hours after prosecutor drops drunk driving charge
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces officer was fired Thursday by the city’s police chief just hours after prosecutors dropped, at least…
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Officer who accidentally fired gun inside Las Cruces school faces criminal charge
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A school resource officer who accidentally fired his gun inside Picacho Middle School is facing a misdemeanor criminal…
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Operation Noel helping children across the Borderland stay warm this winter
You can donate to Operation Noel by clicking here Click here to go behind the scenes of Operation Noel To see check presentations to Operation Noel…
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Customs and Border Protection reverses course on mandatory facial recognition program
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Thursday it no longer plans to move forward with a facial recognition program that…
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Speaker Pelosi: ‘No choice’ but to move forward with articles of impeachment for President Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday the House was proceeding with articles of impeachment against President Donald…
Continue Reading Missing El Paso mom allegedly killed by concert date; police documents outline details of her murder
EL PASO, Texas — A 29-year-old El Paso mother who vanished back in July after going to a concert was killed by her concert date, police alleged…
Continue Reading Family says boys were nearby when officer accidentally fired gun at Las Cruces school
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A school resource officer inadvertently fired his gun inside a Las Cruces school on Wednesday afternoon, and the family of…
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Teen boy seriously wounded in Ruidoso shooting
RUIDOSO, New Mexico — Police were investigating a shooting Wednesday evening that seriously wounded a 17-year-old boy. It happened around 5 p.m. at…
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‘I’ll F***ing kill you’: Father to file misconduct complaint against El Paso officer who threatened son on video
EL PASO, Texas — A father whose son had his life seemingly threatened by an El Paso police officer on video said Wednesday that he is filing a…
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Iconic Silva’s Super Market in south El Paso to close after 101 years of family operation
EL PASO, Texas — An iconic south El Paso family-owned grocery store will close its doors at year’s end after over a century in business. The Silva…
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‘Beer Run’ suspects who apparently targeted northeast El Paso 7-11 sought by police
EL PASO, Texas — Police are searching for so-called “beer runners,” a group of people suspected in recent beer thefts from a local store. El Paso…
Continue Reading ‘I’ll F***ing kill you’: No change to El Paso officer’s duty status as probe continues into conduct caught on video
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso police officer recently recorded on a doorbell camera being involved in a verbal confrontation with a 24-year-old crime…
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Texas judge blocks construction of private border wall by same group that built in Sunland Park
HOUSTON, Texas — A Texas judge has temporarily halted the construction of a private wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, delivering a blow to the…
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‘We’re in this for the long haul’: Forums set for those affected by Aug. 3 shootings
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso United Family Resiliency Center will host two Victims’ Forums as part of the community’s path to recovery from the…
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A boy’s Christmas wish for a Paydirt Pete toy fulfilled by Santa & UTEP
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso-area boy who wrote a letter to Santa that ended up in Kansas is getting his wish fulfilled. Among other things, Lucas…
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Aggies hand undefeated Miners their 1st loss of the season, 59-56
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State scored its eighth straight win over UTEP at the Pan American Center, 59-56, as the Aggies also handed the…
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Mail-in ballots exceed early voting ballots cast in special El Paso City Council election
EL PASO, Texas — Mail-in ballots for a special election to fill two seats on El Paso City Council are exceeding the number of early voting ballots…
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‘They’re human beings:’ 50 Las Cruces families lose water, heat & electricity during motel contract dispute
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Dozens of paying tenants spent almost two days in Las Cruces without water, heat or electricity. “It was really cold at…
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