FAA awards El Paso airport $8.7 million for safety enhancement
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso International Airport will receive $8.7 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Thursday, U.S.…
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Get ahead of Labor Day Weekend travel rush; air fare prices increase this year
The Labor Day Weekend travel rush is expected to begin on Thursday. El Paso International Airport usually isn’t one of the airports you have to…
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Planning a Labor Day Weekend road trip? Tips before you hit the road
Labor Day Weekend is coming up and many people will be hitting the roads to travel. Experts like AAA say you need to check your car, doing it…
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US authorities crack down on birth tourism to protect taxpayers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of State established a specialized task force to target birth tourism schemes. It revoked more than 900…
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$138 billion investment plan will help fund Montana Avenue project: TxDOT
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Transportation Commission approved a transportation program that included a projected investment of $138 billion.…
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Star on the Mountain to light up for new Visit El Paso executive director
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Star on the Mountain will light up Friday night to celebrate the appointment of a new executive director at Visit El…
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Meet the Las Cruces International Airport’s new director
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Las Cruces International Airport has a new director. The city on Friday announced it appointed Brad Weems. He will…
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18 train cars derail in Central El Paso, cause road closures
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A train derailed Thursday on Cotton Street near Montana and Wyoming Avenue. The El Paso Fire Department said 18 train cars…
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City of Socorro to join El Paso Transit Authority, continues free microtransit service
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of Socorro agreed to rejoin the El Paso Transit Authority (ETA). Starting Oct. 1, Socorro will operate and maintain…
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Army temporarily grounds all Apache helicopter flights after fatal crash
By Luis Martinez The Army on Friday announced it’s temporarily grounding all Apache helicopter flights following the fatal crash near Fort Hood,…
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Sunset Heights residents report abandoned vehicles, no action taken
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sunset Heights residents have grown accustom to an everyday eye store of abandoned vehicles sitting alongside homes. Some…
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American Airlines flights resume after brief IT outage led to nationwide ground stop
American Airlines flights are departing again after a brief IT outage led to a nationwide ground stop, according to the airline and federal…
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Rep. Vasquez meets with NTSB officials to discuss deadly medical plane crash
(KVIA) — U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez said he met with National Transportation Safety Board officials Tuesday to find answers for the deadly…
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El Paso International Airport power restored
UPDATE (8:47 p.m.) — El Paso Electric says strong winds may have caused damage to electrical lines in the area near the airport. “El Paso Electric…
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New Mexico vehicle registration fees, weight-distance tax increase in July
SANTA FE (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Transportation said vehicle registration and weight-distance taxes increased Wednesday. The increase…
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New runaway ramp opens on Loop 375 West on Transmountain Road
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A mechanical runaway truck ramp opened on a median on Loop 375 on Transmountain Road, the Texas Department of Transportation…
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JetBlue flight reports striking drone while landing at JFK: Officials
By Ayesha Ali A JetBlue Airways pilot reported hitting a drone as the flight was on approach for landing at JFK Airport on Monday morning, the…
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2 dead, 4 injured after crash on I-10 East past Clint
UPDATE (3:02 p.m.) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said a 78-year-old man and 67-year-old woman died after Monday’s crash. A preliminary…
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AI-powered truck scanning system coming El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new artificial intelligence-powered inspection system for commercial trucks will be up and running in El Paso soon. UVeye…
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Las Cruces International Airport to discontinue Advanced Air flights to Albuquerque
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces announced on Tuesday that the city’s international airport won’t have Advanced Air’s route to…
Continue Reading Military GPS jamming linked to deadly plane crash in Capitan Mountains area: NTSB
UPDATE- Retired Air Force pilot Eric Gonzalez, who also flies commercially, said GPS jamming events are not unusual for pilots. “It’s not uncommon to…
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Sun Metro debuts new routes, schedules, transportation system
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Starting Sunday, Sun Metro is bringing changes to its system; riders can expect new routes and schedules. Route and schedule…
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NMDOT asks for opinions on bridge replacement project in Mesilla Valley
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Transportation wants public opinion on a bridge replacement project on the I-10 in the…
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A Pause for a Cup
Editorial note: This article is published by Puente News Collaborative, a bilingual nonprofit newsroom that covers stories from Mexico and the…
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LCPD urges drivers to secure vehicles amid recent auto burglaries
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Thursday, the Las Cruces Police Department said four car burglaries happened overnight in a neighborhood near Rinconada…
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US Rep. Gabe Vasquez seeks report on what caused El Paso airport closure
(KVIA) — New Mexico Congressman Gabe Vasquez spoke before the Department of War and the Federal Aviation Administration asking for more information…
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3 people hospitalized after small plane crash at Santa Teresa jetport
UPDATE (5:48 p.m.) — According to photos sent by a witness and FlightRadar24.com, a Cessna 210 Silver Eagle crashed. Flight data showing the plane’s…
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Free car seat fitting helps children stay safe in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Thursday, a free car seat fitting will take place at Sisbarro Buick-GMC in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Parents will get…
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High gas prices hurting Memorial Day travelers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the American Automobile Association, gas prices are at a four-year high in the United States this Memorial Day…
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Texas governor appoints El Pasoan to lead Borderland transportation projects
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott reappointed an El Pasoan to a political subdivision where transportation planning and project…
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