Texas public health experts host webinar series on how to reopen businesses safely
EL PASO, Texas — In an effort to help businesses owners, public health experts were joined by two El Paso business owners as guest panelists for a…
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Downtown El Paso businesses struggle to survive with border restrictions lengthened
EL PASO, Texas — It’s almost been two months since border crossing was restricted to essential travel only. Now that restrictions have been extended…
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‘Armed terrorist with an AR-15’: At least 3 shot at Arizona mall
CLICK HERE for updates on this story. GLENDALE, Arizona — One person was in critical condition and at least two others were also injured in a…
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New Mexico governor says virus spread in neighboring El Paso poses threat to her entire state
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday said coronavirus spread in neighboring El Paso “poses a great risk to…
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Calls for ‘Cowboys for Trump’ leader to resign as Otero official after ‘dead Democrat’ remark
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — The founder of the group ‘Cowboys for Trump’ and an Otero County commissioner is facing calls to resign after he said in a…
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Despite paying back rent thanks to El Paso’s generosity, woman still doesn’t have electricity yet
EL PASO, Texas — El Pasoans came through for a northeast El Paso woman whose electricity was cut off because she was delinquent on her rent. Rosa…
Continue ReadingU.S.-Mexico border to remain closed to ‘non-essential’ travel through June 22
EL PASO, Texas — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday that it will keep the U.S.-Mexico border shut down to “non-essential”…
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Doña Ana County wildfires close highway, threaten buildings – but no injuries
VADO, New Mexico — Firefighters on Tuesday evening battled two wildfires that burned at the same time about 15 miles apart from each other in Doña…
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Graduation milestone for Las Cruces mom and 2 daughters put on hold due to pandemic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — One Las Cruces family was supposed to celebrate not one, but three graduation ceremonies this year. Stephanie Baca and her…
Continue Reading ‘Barbaric to do that’: Landlord accused of cutting off El Paso tenant’s electricity during pandemic
CLICK HERE for updates to this story. EL PASO, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court halted eviction proceedings statewide on March 19 due to the…
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As El Paso businesses reopen, avid readers wonder when libraries will open back up
EL PASO, Texas – The libraries of El Paso have a long road ahead of themselves. On Tuesday, the city put out a statement saying: “To ensure the…
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Juarez mayor says he’s now free of virus, among 182 to recover from it
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Mayor Armando Cabada announced Tuesday evening that his doctor said he’s re-tested negative for Covid-19 and is now…
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‘It’s spread like wildfire’: Rabbits face a deadly virus of their own as humans battle Covid-19
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As the human population works to slow the spread of Covid-19, rabbits are fighting a viral disease of their own. “It’s…
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The Nate-ure Report: Swinging with endangered siamangs
EL PASO, Texas — In the latest installment of “The Nate-ure Report,” ABC-7’s Nate Ryan swings with the siamangs at the El Paso Zoo. Siamangs are an…
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Clayton Henry to return to NMSU for 2020-2021 season
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After a season that was plagued by injuries, Clayton Henry announced he’s coming back to New Mexico State. Henry received a…
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UIL to allow limited workouts in June
AUSTIN, Texas — It’s the first step in getting sports back on high school campuses. On Tuesday, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) sent an…
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From the concert hall to the cul-de-sac: Las Cruces musicians offer curbside performances
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – With the cancellation of all major Borderland symphony events, a group of local musicians wants to bring their music to your…
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Texas church cancels masses following death of a possibly Covid-19 positive priest
HOUSTON, Texas — A church in Houston has canceled mass indefinitely after one of its priests died and five others subsequently tested positive…
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Treasury secretary tells Senate no one should die to boost economy
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin warned Tuesday of potential long-term damage to the U.S. economy the longer states are shut…
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Texas Gov. Abbott delays further reopening in El Paso County due to virus spike
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday afternoon that he will delay further reopening in El Paso County as well as the Texas…
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Favorite spot for El Paso tea enthusiasts shuts doors due to loses during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — For five years, the Tea Spout and Matcha Bar has been providing tea enthusiasts their fix in west El Paso. The shop will now be…
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‘Close to reaching capacity’: UMC plans for patient overflow as El Paso virus cases surge
EL PASO, Texas — University Medical Center, which is handling the majority of Covid-19 hospitalizations in El Paso, has disclosed that it is now…
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Santa Teresa meat plant was target of OSHA complaints weeks before virus outbreak
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — A southern New Mexico meat packing plant was on the receiving end of multiple workplace complaints related to Covid-19…
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Humane Society of El Paso to go virtual for 31st Annual K-9 Classic Walk/Run
EL PASO, Texas — The Humane Society of El Paso isn’t letting a pandemic stop them from honoring and remembering Veterans and their K-9s this…
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El Paso County Commissioners form new task force to increase virus testing
EL PASO, Texas — The discussion around creating a unified COVID-19 task force was front and center this week for El Paso County Commissioners. The…
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Fred Loya Small Business Stimulus Campaign
EL PASO, Texas — Fred Loya Insurance has launched a small business stimulus campaign in which it will choose a small business in the El Paso area…
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El Paso’s virus death streak halted, but double-digit new infection rate continues
EL PASO, Texas — After a record-setting six straight days of coronavirus deaths, public health officials said El Paso’s death toll held unchanged at…
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Trump says he’s taking unproven malaria drug in case he gets virus
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump said Monday that he is taking a malaria drug to lessen symptoms should he get the coronavirus, even though…
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‘This does not define us’: Las Cruces mariachi teen who survived 25 surgeries has message for class of 2020
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — For the past eighteen years of his life, Oñate High Senior Greg Rocha has been enamored by mariachi music. “Very…
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No ‘Shock’ at all: Special bond connects NBA champ Fred Van Vleet and NMSU’s Chris Jans
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — NBA All-Star Pascal Siakam isn’t the only Toronto Raptor with ties to the New Mexico State University basketball program,…
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