Doña Ana County virus vaccination rate among worst in New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Doña Ana County might be the second most populous county in New Mexico, but as of Friday, its coronavirus vaccination rate…
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Hit & run driver sought, left critically hurt man lying along east El Paso road for hours
EL PASO, Texas – Police on Friday put out a public call for help in their search for a hit-and-run driver who struck and critically wounded a man…
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Beto O’Rourke is criss-crossing Texas, igniting Dems hopes he’ll run for governor
(Editor’s note: In the video player above is Beto O’Rourke’s unedited responses during an ABC News Live interview on Friday.) EL PASO, Texas — Beto…
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Fugitive sought for running over LCPD officer is killed in Juárez shootout with police
UPDATE, March 5: CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — A 40-year-old man suspected of running over a Las Cruces police officer last month has been killed in a…
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Active Covid-19 cases in Texas nursing homes drop by 80% since December
El Paso, Texas — Once known Covid-19 hotspots, active virus cases at nursing homes in Texas have dropped nearly 80 percent since late December to…
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East El Paso man arrested for child pornography after feds, bomb squad raid home
UPDATE, March 5: Federal authorities on Friday confirmed the arrest of an east El Paso man whose home was searched by government agents and examined…
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Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino reopens casino portion of venue; no horse racing
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — After shutting down last summer due to the Covid-19 pandemic, officials at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino…
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El Paso infectious disease doctor offers tips to stay safe at youth sporting events
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s been nearly a month since independent, outdoor youth sports were allowed to return in El Paso. Some parents are…
Continue ReadingDr. Ocaranza advises El Pasoans not to develop a ‘bias’ against the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
EL PASO, Texas– Much has been made about the new Covid-19 vaccine to enter circulation. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine received emergency use…
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Leeser recounts family virus deaths in asking Abbott to allow El Paso mask mandate
EL PASO, Texas — In a highly personal letter where he recounts the Covid-19 deaths of his mother and brother, El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser wrote to…
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In 1st legislative session since El Paso massacre, Moody aims to target gun access
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso state lawmaker is intent on changing gun regulations in the first legislative session since the deadly mass shooting at…
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Organ Mountains mural on Mesilla Park building defaced
MESILLA PARK, New Mexico — Police arrived at ACE Granite early Thursday morning after a vibrant mural of the Organ Mountains painted on the building…
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Gov. Abbott responds to criticism over end of mask mandate
HOUSTON, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sought Thursday to respond to the criticism over his decision to rescind the statewide mask mandate, despite…
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2 package stealing ‘porch pirates’ sought in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Two thieves are being sought by Las Cruces police who say the pair followed delivery vehicles and stole packages from the…
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Covid ‘long-haulers’: El Pasoans among 30% in nation with lingering symptoms
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Roughly one in seven people in El Paso County have now had Covid-19. Hospitalizations are decreasing, but health experts say…
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Late LCPS superintendent Karen Trujillo leaves behind legacy at NMSU
EL PASO, Texas — The late Karen Trujillo, superintendent for Las Cruces Pubilc Schools, not only left behind a legacy for the school district but…
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Kern Place ‘hoarder’ who allegedly shot at city workers jailed on $250,000 bond
UPDATE, March 4: Police on Thursday identified the Kern Place resident accused of shooting at city workers trying to clean up his “unkempt yard” at…
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Tale of 2 towns named Anthony highlights struggle between Texas, New Mexico over virus restrictions
ANTHONY, Texas/New Mexico — It’s a tale of two towns mere miles apart that highlights the struggle over Covid-19 restrictions. In Anthony, Texas,…
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‘Let’s not lose ground’: Weekly Check-in with TTUHSC’s Dr. Michelson
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Every week, ABC-7 anchor Mauricio Casillas will speak to Dr. Edward Michelson. Dr. Michelson is the chairman of the…
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Texas Education Agency says schools still may require masks – but don’t have to
AUSTIN, Texas — Masks are still required in Texas public schools unless local school boards decide to make them optional, the Texas Education Agency…
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El Paso leaders urge masks despite Texas lifting mandate
EL PASO, Texas — Mayor Oscar Leeser and County Judge Ricardo Samaniego on Wednesday implored El Pasoans to continue wearing masks in the wake of…
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YISD superintendent to recommend board keep school mask mandate
EL PASO, Texas — The ramifications of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s announcement that he will remove the statewide mask mandate and allow all businesses…
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New LCPS interim superintendent hopes to ’embrace’ former leader Karen Trujillo’s legacy
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces Public School’s interim Superintendent Ralph Ramos said his goal is to “embrace” Karen Trujillo’s vision for the…
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Johnson & Johnson vaccine arrives in Las Cruces, will be used for hospital staff & 1st-responders
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Exactly 1,000 doses of the newly approved, single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine have arrived at Memorial Medical…
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School and child care workers in Texas now eligible for vaccination
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Department of State Health Services announced Wednesday that school and child care personnel are now eligible to be…
Continue ReadingBiden: Texas decision to reopen ‘Neanderthal thinking’
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden sharply criticized states such as Texas and Mississippi for lifting Covid-19 restrictions against pleas…
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13 crash dead among 44 smuggled through fence hole
HOLTVILLE, California — The U.S. Border Patrol says 13 people killed in a Southern California crash were among 44 people who entered the U.S.…
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El Paso businesses to decide whether to maintain or relax restrictions come March 10
EL PASO, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that mandated virus restrictions will be lifted starting March 10, at which time it’ll be…
Continue Reading Gov. Abbott to lift mask mandate, other Texas virus restrictions on March 10
LUBBOCK, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott will end Texas’ statewide mask mandate and allow all businesses to reopen at full capacity as of next Wednesday,…
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Texas will create ‘tough situation’ for New Mexico, which keeps mask mandate
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The decision to drop mask requirements and pandemic occupancy limits in Texas will have a ripple effect on New Mexico, the…
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