El Paso reports 38 virus deaths — most announced in 1 day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 38 new coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday morning, marking the highest…
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Britain gives out 1st doses of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine in landmark pandemic moment
LONDON, England — U.K. health authorities rolled out the first doses of a widely tested and independently reviewed Covid-19 vaccine Tuesday,…
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Another mysterious monolith appears – in El Paso’s Upper Valley
EL PASO, Texas — The latest mysterious metal monolith to appear across America is here in the Sun City. It was found Monday night in El Paso’s…
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Chuck Yeager, legendary test pilot who broke sound barrier, dies at 97
LOS ANGELES, California — Chuck Yeager, the groundbreaking test pilot with “the right stuff” who first broke the sound barrier, has died at age 97,…
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After Trump officials turned down Pfizer offer, U.S. may not get more vaccine doses until June
WASHINGTON, DC — The Trump administration declined additional doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine late this past summer when the pharmaceutical…
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Biden taps retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as defense secretary, 1st Black Pentagon chief
WASHINGTON, DC — President-elect Joe Biden will nominate retired four-star U.S. Army general Lloyd J. Austin to be secretary of defense. That’s…
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City of El Paso calls it ‘miscommunication’ after recycle sites refuse to allow multiple bin emptying
EL PASO, Texas — It’s been several weeks since the city suspended the recycling curbside pickup program. With no one picking up the blue bins, some…
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Initial shipments of virus vaccine will fall short for 27 states, including Texas
WASHINGTON, DC — State health departments and governors’ offices across the country are finally being told by the U.S. Centers for…
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After century of serving Las Cruces vets, American Legion Post 10 is in ‘dire straits’
(Editor’s note: Scroll down to the end of this article to find information on how to donate to the legion.) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – After 101 years…
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Only 1 of state’s 17 new virus deaths is in southern New Mexico, but infections rise
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico reported an additional 1,872 additional known Covid-19 cases and 17 more deaths on Monday. Among the latest…
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El Paso Chihuahuas given Bob Freitas Award as top Triple-A baseball club in America
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Chihuahuas have received the prestigious Bob Freitas Award, which is given by Baseball America magazine each year in…
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Weekend east El Paso crash killed man whose speeding car struck van & pole
UPDATE, Dec. 7: Police on Monday identified the fatal crash victim as 25-year-old Christian Orozco. Investigators said Orozco was speeding when he…
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Health leaders say virus vaccine alone won’t save New Mexico hospitals
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s hospital officials continue to urge the public to cancel social visits, wash hands and wear masks to…
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Senior U.S. Army officers facing disciplinary action over Fort Hood leadership failings
FORT HOOD, Texas — Multiple senior Army officers and enlisted personnel are expected to face disciplinary action that could result in…
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Low-income New Mexicans can apply this week to receive state virus relief money
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The New Mexico Human Services Department has been appropriated $5 million by the state Legislature to provide…
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Georgia re-certifies election results after recount request by Trump affirms Biden’s win
ATLANTA, Georgia — Georgia’s top elections official has re-certified the state’s election results after a recount confirmed once again that…
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Miners pick up game against Arizona on date that was originally set for NMSU
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP appears to be the beneficiary of a Covid-19 outbreak that has resulted in New Mexico State “pausing” its men’s basketball…
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El Paso runoff candidate in Saturday’s election dies after battle with Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — Lillian Blancas, an El Paso attorney who is in a runoff for a municipal judgeship, died Monday while hospitalized with Covid-19.…
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El Paso, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 9 more coronavirus-related deaths Monday morning, elevating the death toll to…
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Juárez police make historic drug seizure worth over $60 million
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — An historic drug seizure was made by municipal police in Juarez on Saturday night, according to ABC-7’s newsgathering…
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El Paso couple loses battle to Covid-19 less than a week apart from each other
EL PASO, Texas — Esther Massingill and Danny Massingill were married for 43 years. According to their nephew, Carlos Rodriguez, both died from…
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El Paso’s Aaron Jones delivers game-clinching 77-yard TD run in Packers 30-16 win over Eagles
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — Aaron Jones rushed for 130 yards and delivered a game-clinching 77-yard touchdown run with 2:36 left as the Green Bay…
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Southern New Mexico has 3 of state’s 8 added virus deaths
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico on Sunday reported 1,250 new Covid-19 cases with eight additional deaths. Among the latest…
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Rudy Giuliani tests positive for coronavirus, Trump says
Rudy Giuliani, the personal attorney to President Donald Trump, has tested positive for Covid-19, Trump announced. “Get better soon Rudy, we…
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El Paso officially surpasses grim milestone of 1,000 virus deaths
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County officially topped the grim milestone of over 1,000 deaths from Covid-19 on Sunday morning. Health officials…
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Boum, Williams help UTEP pull away from Sul Ross State for 84-65 win
EL PASO, Texas – Souley Boum and Bryson Williams combined for 60 points and each recorded double-doubles, leading UTEP past a pesky Sul Ross…
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Man experiencing mental issues dies in custody after, Houston police say, he ‘tripped and fell’
HOUSTON, Texas — A man “having a mental episode” died in Houston police custody early Sunday after, authorities say, he fell into a…
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Semi driver seriously hurt in rollover crash along I-10 near Anthony exit
ANTHONY, Texas – A semi-truck rolled over along Interstate 10 west at Exit 1 near Anthony, El Paso fire officials said. The driver was transported…
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NMSU men’s basketball cancels 2 games, pauses program after positive virus test
SANTA CRUZ, California – The New Mexico State University men’s basketball team has canceled its next two games and paused team activities after one…
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Fort Bliss extends emergency health order by another 30 days
FORT BLISS, Texas – Fort Bliss has extended its public health emergency order by another 30 days. Fort Bliss issued its last public health order on…
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