El Paso County Commissioners call for release of non-violent immigrants being detained
EL PASO, Texas — For the second time in a week, there was significant debate among the El Paso County Commissioners Court regarding a resolution…
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‘Workers aren’t coming in:’ Hatch chile farmers worried about harvest due to pandemic
HATCH, New Mexico — At least one chile farmer in the Hatch Valley said his workers aren’t tending the fields because they’re worried about…
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Texas governor to let restaurants, theaters, malls open with limited capacity on May 1
Here’s a summary is what Gov. Greg Abbott has unveiled…. Texas governor says he will allow the state stay-home order to expire on April 30.Governor…
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‘Not comfortable’: El Paso’s top doctor concerned about Texas governor’s reopening plan
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City/County Health Authority Dr. Hector Ocaranza said he’s uncomfortable with a decision by the governor to allow…
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El Paso City Council approves pay cuts & furloughs as it deals with $86 million budget shortfall
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council voted Monday to cut the pay of thousands of city employees beginning May 24 and put over 400…
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El Paso police issue citations to ‘Open Texas’ protest organizer for violating city orders
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police have now issued citations to the organizer of the “Open Texas” rally that took place in downtown over the…
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Trump unveils plan to help states ramp up virus testing
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump held a late afternoon news conference Monday to unveil what he and his White House task force said was a…
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Last remaining hospital patient from Aug. 3 Walmart shooting dies
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The last remaining hospital patient from the Aug. 3 Walmart mass shooting has died, family and doctors said Sunday. “After…
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Great-great-great grandpa celebrates 100th birthday with Las Cruces parade
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — On April 25, 1920, Stan Infante was born into a world with no television, internet or FM radio. On Saturday afternoon,…
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El Paso native Steven Montez signing as undrafted free agent with NFL’s Redskins
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso native Steven Montez has a home in the National Football League. After going unpicked in the NFL Draft, Montez is signing…
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Man who built crosses to honor Aug. 3 mass shooting victims diagnosed with terminal cancer
AURORA, Illinois — The Illinois man who created crosses for the Aug. 3 Walmart mass shooting victims in El Paso, as well as thousands of other…
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Rally to ‘Open Texas’ economy draws crowd of about 100 in downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A group of about 100 protesters gathered in downtown El Paso on Saturday, defying stay-at-home and social distancing orders, to…
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UTEP & EPCC professor dies after contracting coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — It was news that no one who knew him expected to hear when they woke up Friday morning. University of Texas El Paso and El Paso…
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As virus cases top 700, El Pasoans warned to wear face coverings or face fines, jail time
EL PASO, Texas — Another day of double-digit increases in the number of coronavirus cases in El Paso county brought a stern warning from…
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Well-known Las Cruces vocalist brings his music to retirement community, while social distancing
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A well-known Borderland vocalist is sharing his gift of music with some of the community members in a senior living…
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After disappointing senior year, Las Cruces class of 2020 has uncertain future
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – With the cancellation of prom, in-person graduation and end-of-year parties, Celia Acosta’s excitement shifted to starting…
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Cowboys target defense with CB Diggs, DT Gallimore on NFL Draft day 2 on ABC-7
(Editor’s note: The NFL Draft resumes LIVE again on ABC-7 on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) DALLAS, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys turned the focus…
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New Mexico governor won’t ease state restrictions as Doña Ana County cases near triple digits
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state officials on Friday showed no signs of backing down on restrictions designed to…
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‘Heartbroken’: El Paso Nurse who worked with children dies after being diagnosed with coronavirus
(Editor’s note: This article has been updated to clarify that the nurse’s family says she was diagnosed with the virus, but an official cause of…
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El Pasoan claims malaria drug helped with virus, but doctors warn of possible deadly side effects
EL PASO, Texas — It’s a pharmaceutical drug that’s become a household name alongside Covid-19: Hydroxychloroquine. “It’s been around for along…
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White House virus briefing touts testing as U.S. death toll passes 50,000
WASHINGTON, DC — President Trump announced the Food and Drug Administration has approved the first at-home Covid-19 test kit during Friday’s White…
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Shooting star caught on camera in spectacular sky over Australia
NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia — One lucky Australian star-gazer captured spectacular video footage of a shooting star in the sky during the Lyrid…
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U.S. Navy recommends reinstating captain fired over virus warning
WASHINGTON, DC — The top Navy officer has recommended the reinstatement of the aircraft carrier captain fired for sending a fraught email to…
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Car explodes into flames, covering I-10 at Rubin exit with heavy smoke
EL PASO, Texas — A car caught fire and exploded along the side of Interstate 10 near Rubin, impairing visibility for drivers as it sent thick, black…
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Why New Mexico health officials say it’s important to test asymptomatic workers
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The New Mexico Department of Health stresses how important it is to test essential workers for virus, including those…
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El Paso orders everyone to wear face coverings in public amid over 670 virus cases, 10 deaths
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso city and county officials on Thursday evening issued a new emergency order that, among other directives, requires everyone…
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Gov. Abbott tells ABC-7: Texas has done ‘good job’ to slow virus spread, allowing for start of reopening
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott proclaimed in an interview Thursday with ABC-7 that “Texas has done such a good job to slow the spread of the…
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Las Cruces restaurant owner in legal battle with state over drive-in movie night
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The owner of the Game Sports Bar & Grill on Friday told ABC-7 that she plans to take legal action after state police…
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How are Borderland restaurants fairing with curbside pickup and to-go ordering?
EL PASO, Texas — The orders to close dining rooms in restaurants across Texas and New Mexico have hurt many locally owned businesses. One…
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Borderland barbers and hair stylists try to wait out the pandemic to return to work
EL PASO, Texas — “There is no such thing as social distancing in our profession,” says Briana Alacron, a hair stylist at what used to be…
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