1st confirmed coronavirus infection in Doña Ana County; New Mexico cases jump to 43
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico state health officials on Friday announced eight additional confirmed cases of the coronavirus…
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More drive-thru coronavirus screenings added on Saturday, Sunday & Monday in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After long lines and running out of the day’s testing supplies in just two hours on Friday, the New Mexico Department of…
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Long lines for drive-thru coronavirus testing in Las Cruces; supplies run out after just 2 hours
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Dozens and dozens of drivers waited in a long line outside the Department of Health facility for the first day of…
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Illinois & New York join California in ordering residents to stay home amid virus outbreak
CHICAGO, Illinois — Illinois and New York state joined California on Friday in ordering all residents to stay in their homes unless they have vital…
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SWAT standoff in northeast El Paso ends as suspicious man turns gun on self
EL PASO, Texas — A standoff Friday evening between police and a suspicious armed man in northeast El Paso ended with the gunman suffering a…
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Member of Vice President Pence’s staff tests positive for virus
WASHINGTON, DC — The White House said a member of Vice President Mike Pence’s staff has tested positive for coronavirus. Pence’s spokeswoman…
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Gov. Abbott postpones May 26 primary runoffs throughout Texas until July 14
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Friday that he has postponed the May 26 primary runoff elections throughout the state until July…
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U.S. & New Mexico tax filing deadlines moved from April 15 to July 15 due to virus
WASHINGTON, DC — Americans will have an additional three months to file their federal income taxes amid the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Treasury…
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2nd person tests positive for coronavirus in Juarez
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — A second person has tested positive for the coronavirus in Juarez, Chihuahua state health officials confirmed Friday. This…
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Dow sinks 900 points as stocks close out worst week since 2008
NEW YORK — Wall Street ended the week the same way it began: in full retreat from the coronavirus. Stocks fell sharply and the price of oil sank…
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William Beaumont screening guests for virus at main gates, restricting visitation
EL PASO, Texas — William Beaumont Army Medical Center, the Department of Defense medical facility that provides comprehensive care to active duty…
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Trump moves on invoking powers to spur virus supplies after U.S. has over 4,500 new cases in 24 hours
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to get needed medical supplies on the front lines of the coronavirus…
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Fabens car crash victim hospitalized with life-threatening injuries
FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a serious crash that sent one person to the hospital with…
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What does it takes to be tested for the coronavirus in El Paso? Here’s the answer
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health on Thursday evening outlined what it said is the step-by-step process on how the public can…
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El Paso officials confirm 3 new virus cases, doubling total infected to 6
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso officials announced three additional positive tests for coronavirus in the county on Thursday, doubling the total number of…
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California governor issues statewide order for people to stay home amid virus outbreak
SACRAMENTO, California — All 40 million residents in the state of California have been ordered to stay home to prevent the spread of coronavirus.…
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Texas Gov. Abbott orders dine-in restaurants, bars and gyms closed statewide
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed an executive order Thursday that shuts down all dine-in operations for restaurants and bars across…
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El Paso faces blood shortage as donations plummet due to virus worries
EL PASO, Texas — Blood donations in El Paso have come to a screeching halt due to the coronavirus outbreak. Vitalant Blood Services has had to…
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‘You might be OK, but someone else won’t’: El Paso mom quarantines with diabetic toddler amid virus outbreak
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Health officials across the world have emphasized the need for elderly people to stay home and take extra precautions as the…
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New Mexico governor to call special session of Legislature for health needs, economic relief tied to virus
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham indicated she is likely to call legislators to a special session to revise a recently…
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Bank of America will let customers defer mortgage payments
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Bank of America is letting customers request to defer payments on mortgages and small business and auto loans in…
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Senate plan: Direct payments of $1,200 per person, $2,400 per couple amid virus outbreak
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell proposed direct payments of $1,200 per person and $2,400 for couples as part of an…
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El Paso County Commissioners vote to continue emergency declaration due to virus
EL PASO, Texas — In a special meeting Thursday, El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego and the Commissioner’s Court voted to extend the local…
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All tribal casinos in New Mexico have closed in an effort to halt virus spread
SANTA FE, New Mexcio — All tribal casinos have closed in New Mexico, including Inn of the Mountain Gods near Ruidiso, according to Gov. Michelle…
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Borderland stores reserve morning hours for elderly, at-risk customers
EL PASO, Texas — As items continue flying off grocery shelves leaving them nearly empty, stores in El Paso and Las Cruces are accommodating seniors…
Continue Reading State Department warns U.S. citizens not to travel abroad due to coronavirus pandemic
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. State Department on Thursday warned American citizens not to travel abroad due to the coronavirus pandemic, issuing…
Continue Reading 7 new coronavirus cases brings total to 35 in New Mexico
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Seven more people have tested positive for coronavirus in New Mexico, according to the state’s Department of Health on…
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Speaking Rock Entertainment Center shuts down entirely due to virus concerns
EL PASO, Texas — The Speaking Rock Entertainment Center, a tribal run recreational venue in El Paso’s Lower Valley, announced Thursday that it was…
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Trump says FDA will fast track treatments as number of U.S. virus cases tops 10,000
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he’s pushed the Food and Drug Administration to eliminate barriers to getting…
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Gov. Abbott considers closing restaurants & gyms statewide as Texas confirms 3rd virus death
ARLINGTON, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott said he would make an announcement Thursday about the potential statewide closure of gyms, bars and…
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