El Paso County Judge Samaniego announces holiday curfew due to virus concerns
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego on Wednesday announced a curfew for the Christmas and New Year’s holiday periods out of…
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FDA says Pfizer vaccine vials hold extra doses, expanding supply
WASHINGTON, DC — People administering Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine may squeeze out extra doses from the vials if there is leftover solution in…
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6 new Doña Ana County virus deaths as New Mexico loosens occupancy limits, sends out aid checks
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Total confirmed Covid-19 infections in New Mexico since the pandemic began have reached nearly 125,000, officials said, with…
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UMC nurse is re-vaccinated after social media buzz about whether he actually received shot
EL PASO, Texas – A nurse at University Medical Center was re-vaccinated against Covid-19 on Wednesday following questions that…
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Pedestrian struck in hit-and-run in south-central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and injured in what police described as a hit-and-run in south-central El Paso on Wednesday…
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3 seriously injured as multi-car crash causes rollover in south-central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Three people were seriously injured in a three-car crash that led to a rollover in south-central El Paso on Wednesday afternoon.…
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Las Cruces nurse gets vaccine to ‘serve as role model’ to African American community
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Bright and early at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Terrance King became the first nurse at Memorial Medical Center to receive the…
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75 doses of Pfizer vaccine tossed out after overheating during transport in New Mexico
CLAYTON, New Mexico — Seventy-five doses of the coveted Pfizer coronavirus vaccine were discarded after they experienced a “temperature…
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Data shows over half of virus infected El Pasoans visited a retail store just before getting sick
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A data company suggests El Pasoans are not changing their routines drastically during the pandemic. Unacast uses anonymous…
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28 new virus deaths in El Paso as hospitalizations continue to drop
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department announced 28 new coronavirus-related deaths and 380 new cases Wednesday morning. The death…
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Restaurants in El Paso now allowed dine-in service until 10 p.m. instead of 9 p.m.
EL PASO, Texas — The city of El Paso is now allowing restaurants to stay open an extra hour due to a recent decrease in Covid-19 cases.…
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El Paso’s 1st shots are given at University Medical Center after virus vaccine arrives
We now have FIVE VACCINATED FRONT LINE NURSES! Congratulations El Paso. These heroic 5 say they are now anxious to get back to work and keep fighting…
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1st Las Cruces shipments of virus vaccine arrive at hospitals, shots given
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — At least 1,300 initial doses of the historic Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine arrived at Las Cruces hospitals on Tuesday morning,…
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Mexican national arrested for trying to smuggle 19 migrants from El Paso to Dallas
ALBANY, Texas — Authorities have charged a Mexican national with trying to smuggle a group of 19 migrants from El Paso to Dallas in a pickup truck.…
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New Mexico’s virus death toll tops 2,000 as Doña Ana County sees just 1 new death
SANTA FE New Mexico — New Mexico’s death toll since the coronavirus pandemic began surpassed 2,000 on Tuesday as an additional 28 deaths were…
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Victim hospitalized after being shot in Socorro, police search for shooter’s car
SOCORRO, Texas – A person was shot and taken to the hospital Tuesday afternoon in Socorro, a city spokesman confirmed. The shooting happened along…
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2 arrested after Las Cruces car chase, crash that may be tied to man’s shooting death
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Two people who were arrested following a short chase that ended in a crash may be connected to a homicide that happened…
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Police blame drunk driver for crash that hurt 3 on El Paso’s North Desert Blvd.
UPDATE, Dec. 15: Police on Tuesday said a suspected drunk driver was to blame for triggering a 3-car crash the night before that injured several…
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Las Cruces man accused of beating stepfather with hammer faces murder charge
UPDATE, Dec. 15: A Las Cruces man accused of attacking his stepfather and hitting him in the head with a hammer more than three weeks ago is now…
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New Mexico health officials celebrate vaccine’s arrival, but warn masks still needed
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Officials with the New Mexico Department of Health held a briefing Tuesday to discuss the first coronavirus vaccines that…
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FDA says Moderna’s vaccine is effective, safe; 2nd virus shot may be authorized this week
WASHINGTON, DC — Hundreds more U.S. hospitals are set to begin vaccinating their workers Tuesday as federal regulators issued a positive review of…
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1-year-old boy at center of Texas Amber Alert after mom threatens both harm
PEARLAND, Texas — A statewide Amber Alert was issued Tuesday morning for a 1-year-old after the boy’s mother reportedly made threatening statements…
Continue Reading 8 more virus deaths, 188 new cases – fewest in El Paso since late September
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported eight new coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday morning. The latest victims,…
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Joe Biden says ‘democracy prevailed’ after Electoral College affirms him as president-elect
WASHINGTON, DC — Presidential electors on Monday gave Joe Biden a majority of their votes, formalizing his victory in last month’s election.…
Continue Reading Southern New Mexico has 4 of state’s 21 new virus deaths as vaccine doses begin arriving
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The New Mexico Department of Health reported 21 additional coronavirus-related deaths on Monday as the statewide death toll…
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Trump says U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr has resigned
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Attorney General William Barr is leaving the White House before Christmas, President Donald Trump tweeted Monday…
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Las Cruces hospitals prepare to receive at least 1,300 doses of Covid-19 vaccine
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces hospitals are expecting at least 1,300 doses of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine this week, according to hospital…
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Bipartisan group of senators unveils virus relief proposal
WASHINGTON, DC — A bipartisan group of lawmakers has unveiled a proposal for Covid-19 relief as Congress searches for a final agreement. The…
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1st doses of virus vaccine that arrived in Texas went to Houston, Dallas, San Antonio & Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — The first doses of a Covid-19 vaccine began arriving arriving throughout the U.S. on Monday including in Texas, with…
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Virus vaccine arrives in New Mexico as deaths reach high mark
SANTE FE, New Mexico — The first coronavirus vaccines arrived in New Mexico on Monday as hospitals prepared to distribute doses to…
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