$140M bond on the November ballot for Doña Ana County voters
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Voters in Doña Ana County will see a funding proposal on the November 4 ballot: a $140 million General Obligation…
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Trump DOJ and Texas settle to block use of law giving undocumented immigrants in-state tuition rates
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department and the state of Texas settled a lawsuit Wednesday, blocking the state from offering…
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The 2025 regular Texas legislative session is over. Here’s what lawmakers did.
By Texas Tribune Staff, The Texas Tribune June 2, 2025 “The 2025 regular Texas legislative session is over. Here’s what lawmakers did.” was first…
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Mexico holds first judicial election, reports low turnout
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexico held its first judicial election in history Sunday, in which voters elected members of the federal and state…
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Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima announces run for governor
Watch the announcement below: LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– According to paperwork filed with the Secretary of State’s Office, former Las Cruces…
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Your Voice, Your Vote: 3% of eligible registered voters cast ballots
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Saturday, May 3 was Election Day for the May 2025 Uniform Election. Voters were able to cast their ballots in several races…
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May 2025 Uniform Election Results
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Your Voice, Your Vote: ABC-7’s Complete Coverage of May 3, 2025 Uniform Election
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Saturday marks Election Day for the May 3, 2025 Uniform Election in El Paso County. ABC-7 is bringing you Complete Coverage…
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 2025 May Uniform Elections are off to a slow start in El Paso County – at least when it comes to casting ballots. Over…
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EPISD, SISD school board campaigns, PACs raise more than $200,000 ahead of May 3 election
by Claudia Lorena Silva April 29, 2025 Early voting is here! Your vote helps shape the future of local schools—from budgets to classroom…
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City intervenes in second El Paso Electric rate increase proposal
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council just voted unanimously to intervene in El Paso Electric’s request to increase its rate. The utility has…
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Abbott signs first bill of session into law, creating a Texas DOGE
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune April 23, 2025 “Abbott signs first bill of session into law, creating a Texas DOGE” was first published by The Texas…
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Sam Bregman announces run for New Mexico governor
LAS VEGAS, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sam Bregman, District Attorney of the 2nd Judicial District, will announce his candidacy to become the Democratic…
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Texas AG Ken Paxton officially joins U.S. Senate race challenging John Cornyn
By Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune April 8, 2025 “Texas AG Ken Paxton officially joins U.S. Senate race challenging John Cornyn” was first…
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New Mexico opens major-party primary elections to growing ranks of unaffiliated voters
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a bill Monday to let voters with no party affiliation cast a ballot in primary elections without…
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Trustee Gabriel I. Holguin running for Anthony, NM mayor
ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Trustee Gabriel I. Holguin is running to become mayor of Anthony, New Mexico. Holguin is currently Mayor Pro Tempore, a…
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New Mexico Republican Party headquarters targeted in suspected arson attack, officials say
Racist graffiti was spray-painted on the building, officials said. ByMegan Forrester March 31, 2025, 12:30 PM The New Mexico Republican Party…
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New law cuts property taxes for New Mexico veterans
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed two bills giving tax relief and recreational opportunities to…
Continue Reading Former LC Mayor Miyagishima considering run for governor
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima is forming an exploratory committee to assess his potential candidacy for…
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State Rep. Mary E. González appointed chair of important subcommittee
Update (February 19, 2025): A spokesperson for González says that she has been reappointed as Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee for the…
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U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza departing position
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas Jaime Esparza is departing from his position. Esparza’s office announced…
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U.S. Attorney for District of New Mexico resigns amid Trump transition
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez is resigning. His office announced his resignation today, citing “the transition…
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New Mexico AG suing for injunction on Elon Musk
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Attorney General Raúl Torrez, along with the attorneys general of Arizona, Michigan, and 12 other states, is filing…
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City Council aims to create training for elected officials
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council wants to develop a training that sets parameters for elected officials on how they use their staffers…
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Texas AG announces court-ordered injunction stopping El Paso doctor from providing gender transition care to children
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton just announced a court-ordered injunction stopping El Paso Dr. Hector Granados from…
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City of El Paso appoints four new Deputy City Managers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is appointing four new Deputy City Managers. “These accomplished leaders, all lifelong El Pasoans who…
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Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announces run for New Mexico governor
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Associated Press is reporting that former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is running for the Democratic nomination…
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Watch Live: President Donald Trump’s Second Inauguration
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — Watch live coverage of President Donald Trump’s Second Inauguration live…
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El Pasoans react to Trump returning to the Oval Office
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take the oath of office today, Borderland residents are expressing mixed emotions…
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2024 City of El Paso election most expensive in last decade
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Campaign and donor spending broke the bank in more ways than one in 2024 for the City of El Paso. Between the races for…
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