Dow rallies to close at new high amid jobs data, stimulus hope
NEW YORK, NY — Stocks returned to record highs on Wall Street Friday as traders took a discouraging jobs report as a sign that Congress may finally…
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3 arrested for stabbing, armed robbery at Las Cruces motel
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Three people have been arrested in connection with a stabbing and armed robbery that happened earlier this week, Las…
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Police put out call for help to find gunman who shot an attorney couple in central El Paso last month
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso police on Friday asked for the public’s help in finding the man who shot an attorney couple in central El Paso last…
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El Paso sees 15 more virus deaths, sets new record for active cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 15 new coronavirus-related deaths Friday, elevating the death toll to 983.…
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El Paso leaders cautiously optimistic about virus, but health dept. won’t shorten quarantines
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Mayor Dee Margo and County Judge Ricardo Samniego expressed cautious optimism amid declining virus cases and…
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Biden says he will ask Americans to wear masks for his first 100 days in office as president
WILMINGTON, Delaware — President-elect Joe Biden told CNN on Thursday that he will ask Americans to wear masks for his first 100 days after he…
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UTEP study finds wait times drop to cross international bridges
EL PASO, Texas — After a UTEP study was published showing that international bridge wait times in September averaged around 75 minutes then…
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Virgin Galactic gets NASA contract as it prepares for southern New Mexico test flight on Dec. 11
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico — Virgin Galactic has been selected to provide regular access to flights for NASA payloads as the space…
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New Mexico & Dona Ana County reach high daily virus deaths as state outlines vaccine plan
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico officials announced a record 44 virus-related daily deaths on Thursday, breaking the previous record of 40 that…
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DONATE to Operation Noel: Decades of keeping Borderland children warm for winter
HOW YOU CAN HELP: Donate to Operation Noel by clicking here. EL PASO, Texas — Colder temperatures are hitting the Borderland. While many have…
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Police on scene of stabbing in northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Police were at the scene of a stabbing in northeast El Paso on Thursday evening, but there was no immediate word on who was stabbed…
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Warner Bros. to release all 2021 films on HBO Max for streaming at the same time as shown in theaters
LOS ANGELES, California — In the most seismic shift by a Hollywood studio yet during the pandemic, Warner Bros. Pictures on Thursday announced that…
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Wisconsin Supreme Court won’t hear Trump challenge to election results
MADISON, Wisconsin — A split Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday refused to hear President Donald Trump’s lawsuit attempting to overturn his loss…
Continue Reading El Paso sees 27 more virus deaths for 3rd deadliest day of pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 27 new coronavirus-related deaths Thursday. It was the county’s third…
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Pedestrian seriously injured in east El Paso hit and run
EL PASO, Texas — A pedestrian was taken to the hospital with serious injuries Thursday morning after being struck by a car in east El Paso. Police…
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Train destroys car in Sunland Park collision, but firefighters find no one inside the vehicle
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — A train collided with a car Wednesday night in Sunland Park and totaled the vehicle, but firefighters said they found no…
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Texas may receive enough virus vaccine doses for 700,000 people in mid-December
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas could receive coronavirus vaccine doses to immunize up to 700,000 Texans in December, assuming U.S. health officials approve…
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Hospitals ‘beyond limit’ as number of U.S. virus patients tops 100,000 and deaths hit all-time high
The total number of coronavirus deaths reported in a day set a new record Wednesday and hospitalizations also reached an all-time high, and doctors…
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Incoming El Paso district attorney makes prosecutors reapply for jobs; about 40 reportedly terminated
EL PASO, Texas — Although the election for El Paso District Attorney was decided back in July, the losing candidate from that race re-emerged…
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Parents of 628 migrant children separated at border still have not been found, court filing says
SAN DIEGO, California –The parents of 628 migrant children separated from their families due to Trump administration policies at the US-Mexico…
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Pelosi, Schumer back bipartisan $908B pandemic relief proposal as basis for potential deal
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday they are backing a new $908 billion…
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New Mexico surpasses 100K virus infections with record 40 more deaths – 10 in southern counties
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico marked more grim milestones Wednesday with confirmed Covid-19 infections surpassing the 100,000 mark…
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Lujan Grisham emerges as top contender to lead U.S. Health and Human Services Dept.
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is the leading contender to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human…
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El Paso native & Packers star Aaron Jones celebrates 26th birthday
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — It’s a big day of birthdays Wednesday for the Green Bay Packers. Not only does the Packers backfield have two Aarons, they…
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CDC says 14-day virus quarantine can be shortened for some people
ATLANTA, Georgia — New guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control on Wednesday says quarantine periods can be shorter than 14 days for some…
Continue Reading El Paso sees 8 more virus deaths, sets active cases record
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 8 new coronavirus-related deaths Wednesday. It brings the death toll to 941…
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No, Covid-19 is not ‘just the flu’; El Paso data shows clear difference
EL PASO, Texas — No, Covid-19 is not “just the flu.” It’s something that has been said by almost every credible medical professional and many…
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Franklin football boosters accuse rival Americas player of exposing their team to virus
EL PASO, Texas — A conversation between parents has caused outrage with in the Franklin Football Booster Club.After the Americas Trailblazers…
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Hispanic lawmakers urge Biden to pick Lujan Grisham for HHS role
WASHINGTON, DC — Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus have sent a letter to President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team lobbying…
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‘Very sad decision to make’: Sun Bowl game officially cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Organizers on Tuesday officially announced that El Paso’s Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, which has been played every college football…
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