Families send message of love with ‘Care-A-Van’ to Las Cruces seniors
Correction: U.S. Rep. Xochitl Torres Small was not one of the organizers of this event as originally reported. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico– The most…
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Biden tells ABC News: ‘I would shut country down’ to halt virus spread if scientists recommended it
WASHINGTON, DC — Former Vice President Joe Biden said in an exclusive interview with ABC News on Friday that as president, he would…
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El Paso International Airport sees departures drop 71%; American Airlines cuts destinations served
EL PASO, Texas – The effects of Covid-19 continue to make themselves apparent in the aviation industry as American Airlines has become the latest…
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Conference USA pushes soccer, volleyball to spring
EL PASO, Texas – The Conference USA Board of Directors announced on Friday the postponement of all fall team sports to the spring, with the exception…
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Biden vows to unite an America mired in crises in convention finale
WILMINGTON, Delaware — Joe Biden vowed to unite an America torn by crisis and contempt Thursday night, accepting the Democratic presidential…
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Pickup truck crashes into west El Paso gas station after traveling wrong way along I-10
EL PASO, Texas — A white pickup truck that was believed to have traveled in the wrong direction along Interstate 10 crashed into a west El Paso gas…
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‘No one goes hungry in our community’ program meets pandemic needs in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — “No one goes hungry in our community.” It’s a program created by the Las Cruces charity ‘Revolution 120’ – and it’s…
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Borderland parents, educators agree that virtual learning during the pandemic poses challenges
EL PASO, Texas — Virtual learning is difficult for any parent but when you are a mother of a kindergartner, second grader, fifth grader and a…
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Borderland parent’s new Facebook group on virtual learning garners over 1,000 members in 48 hours
EL PASO, Texas — The Facebook group ‘EPISD: Let School Bells Ring’ is a group for parents to praise or vent their experience at virtual learning.…
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Ex-White House adviser Steve Bannon pleads not guilty in fraud scam linked to ‘We Build The Wall’
NEW YORK, NY — President Donald Trump’s former chief strategist Steve Bannon pleaded not guilty to charges that he ripped off donors to “We…
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As El Paso’s temperatures soar, so do electric bills for many residents
EL PASO, Texas — The dog days of summer continue to smash records as the triple-digit heat is bearing down on the Borderland day after day. ABC-7…
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Doña Ana has 1 of New Mexico’s 5 new deaths as leaders say more virus fight needed for reopening
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials on Thursday reported an additional 208 coronavirus cases and five more deaths, including a…
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Non-profit to spend nearly $1M in federal grant money to help El Paso’s homeless
El Paso, Texas– The Opportunity Center for the Homeless is working to find forever homes for those experiencing homelessness. The non-profit…
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El Paso project ‘makes a difference’ providing comfort toys for children in traumatic situations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s something tough to think about: children at the site of traumatic crimes. The individuals behind the ‘Comfort Toys…
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‘Lowest numbers we’ve seen in several months’: Weekly check-in with UMC’s Dr. Joel Hendryx
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an effort to deliver the most comprehensive coronavirus coverage, ABC-7 has started a weekly feature where we ask Dr.…
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Clint ISD spending $660,000 to install systems to disinfect air in school buildings
HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — As the debate over reopening schools continues nationwide, a local school district is trying to make campuses safer…
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Harris makes history in accepting VP nomination after Obama, Lujan Grisham tout Biden & rip Trump
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin — Kamala Harris made history Wednesday night as the first Black woman to accept a spot on a major party’s presidential…
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Las Cruces Catholic School among few in New Mexico to hold in-person classes
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Las Cruces Catholic School had a historic first day of instruction on Wednesday, becoming one of the only schools in the…
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NMSU ‘really excited’ to welcome students back to classrooms – for now
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — On Wednesday, New Mexico State University students entered their classrooms for the first time since March. “We’re really…
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Arrest made in killing of Las Cruces teen whose loss was mourned by the community
UPDATE, Aug. 19: Las Cruces police on Wednesday announced the arrest of a 17-year-old boy in the Aug. 6 shooting death of 18-year-old Jacob Daniel…
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Dems formally nominate Biden for president; wife gives keynote speech from school classroom
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin — Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden as their 2020 presidential nominee Tuesday night, as party officials and activists…
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El Paso City Council extends curfews for those ages 10 to 16
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council had a rare in-person meeting on Tuesday, and voted to extend the city’s curfew. The curfew limits minors age…
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Borderland kids struggle to navigate technology for remote school learning during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas– The first day of virtual learning was an interesting experience for both parents and young students who aren’t familiar with…
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Democrats, Republicans spar over removing Confederate memorials from Texas Capitol
AUSTIN, Texas — In response to a letter by Democratic state senators urging the removal of Confederate monuments and symbols at the Texas Capitol,…
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NMSU equips vending machines with masks, hand sanitizer
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — When New Mexico State University students return to campus for the fall semester, they will have access to hand free masks…
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Canutillo Connect initiative aims to provide wireless internet for all students in district
CANUTILLO, Texas — As more and more children in the Borderland begin school online, concerns are rising about how to ensure adequate Internet…
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‘Vote like lives depend on it’: Dems kick off convention with Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin — Democrats opened their mostly virtual convention in Milwaukee Monday evening under the theme of unity, with speakers who…
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El Paso’s top doctor warns return to school classrooms will trigger new virus risk for families
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s top medical expert voiced concerns on Monday about a possible new source of Covid-19 cases. Appearing before City…
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‘I don’t know what he’s capable of’: Las Cruces assault victim’s family warns of attacker’s parole
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — It’s been fourteen years since a Las Cruces woman was bludgeoned with a hammer inside a bakery, leaving half her body…
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El Paso & Texas risk being undercounted, underfunded as Census deadline is shortened
EL PASO, Texas — The U.S. Census deadline has been cut from Oct. 31 to Sept. 30 as the Census Bureau looks to accelerate the completion of data…
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