New Mexico’s Capitol briefly evacuated due to bomb scare
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Portions of the state Capitol, known as the “Roundhouse,” were briefly evacuated Wednesday afternoon and nearby residents…
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El Pasoans look back at former President Trump’s time in office with very mixed views
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Just four years ago, the ‘Make America Great Again’ movement helped former President Donald Trump pull off an improbable…
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New Mexico lawmakers look for solutions to hobbled economy
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico lawmakers are confronting daunting challenges as they began a 60-day legislative session this week amid…
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Limousine awaited ‘Tiger King’ outside Texas prison but Trump didn’t pardon him
FORT WORTH, Texas — Another name missing in President Donald Trump’s flurry of pardons is “Tiger King” Joe Exotic. His team was so confident…
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No pardon for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in last-minute list
AUSTIN, Texas — A federal investigation against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton remains in play after his name was absent Wednesday from a…
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El Paso law enforcement agencies say they’re prepared for any local threats during inauguration
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The United States remained on high alert for the presidential Inauguration Day after the recent riot at the U.S. Capitol.…
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FBI probes several El Pasoans who may have taken part in Capitol riot
EL PASO, Texas — A recent surge of activity among nationalist and white supremacy groups has kept intelligence agencies busy working to ensure a…
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Fellow commissioners call for ouster of Cowboys for Trump leader; feds call him ‘danger’ to community
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — An Otero County commissioner and founder of the group Cowboys for Trump, who was arrested on charges stemming from the…
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Trump offers ‘best wishes’ to new administration in farewell video
WASHINGTON, DC — President Trump released a video farewell message on his last full day as President, describing his accomplishments and…
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WATCH: Biden gives remarks before departing for Washington
WILMINGTON, Delaware — After his final night at home before his inauguration as the 46th president of the United States, President-elect Joe Biden…
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Texas again reports more than 300 new virus deaths as Abbott touts ‘remarkable’ vaccine rollout
HOUSTON, Texas — Texas on Tuesday reported more than 300 new Covid-19 deaths for the fifth time time in the past week as the toll of the pandemic…
Continue Reading Otero County residents not surprised at commissioner’s Capitol arrest
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — Otero County commissioner Couy Griffin, who is also head of Cowboys for Trump, is the talk of the town, and for good…
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Is 3rd time the charm? New Mexico lawmakers will again consider legalizing marijuana
SANTA FE, New Mexico — After the New Mexico Legislature meets on Tuesday, lawmakers will decide whether the state should legalize marijuana in 2021.…
Continue Reading Caught on video: ‘Cowboys for Trump’ leader Couy Griffin arrested for alleged role in U.S. Capitol riot
WASHINGTON, DC — “Cowboys for Trump” leader and Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin was arrested by the FBI in Washington on Sunday afternoon on…
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Texas Sens. Cruz and Cornyn plan to attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration
WASHINGTON, DC — Republican U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn of Texas will both attend President-elect Joe Biden’s…
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ABC News poll: 68% oppose any Trump self-pardon, Biden wins approval for transition
WASHINGTON, DC — Ahead of his inauguration, Americans by more than a 40-point margin approve of the way Joe Biden has handled the…
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National Rifle Association files for bankruptcy, plans to restructure as a Texas non-profit group
AUSTIN, Texas — The National Rifle Association announced that it intends to restructure as a nonprofit based in Texas and has filed for Chapter 11…
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ABC News poll: Majority favors barring Trump from office, find him partially to blame for Capitol attack
NEW YORK, NY — Nine in 10 Americans oppose the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, seven in 10 say Donald Trump bears at least some responsibility…
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Biden unveils $1.9 trillion virus plan to speed vaccine rollout, steady economy, reopen schools
WILMINGTON, Delaware — President-elect Joe Biden unveiled a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan to speed vaccines, revive the economy and reopen…
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‘Cowboys for Trump’ leader who was at Capitol riot says he’ll go back for inauguration – with his guns
OTERO COUNTY, New Mexico — Otero County Commissioner and ‘Cowboys for Trump’ co-founder Couy Griffin was among those assembled on the steps to the…
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10 more southern New Mexico virus deaths as governor touts vaccines, but warns cases still high
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state officials on Thursday applauded the success of the Covid-19 vaccination rollout, saying…
Continue Reading New Mexico governor declares emergency to deploy National Guard to protect state Capitol
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a “State of Emergency” on Thursday due to the “threat of riots and insurrection” as…
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Leeser signals downtown arena isn’t a priority, but won’t intervene on Duranguito historic district
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s new Mayor Oscar Leeser signaled Wednesday night the first major policy shift of his administration from that of his…
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El Paso man charged with posting violent threats against gov’t on far-right site tied to Capitol riot
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso man who allegedly posted threats advocating murder and terrorism aimed at government officials on a social media…
Continue Reading Attorneys general for every state sign letter condemning U.S. Capitol attack, except Texas’ Ken Paxton
AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday declined to join a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general in sending a letter to…
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New Mexico lawmakers unveil budget that would increase state spending by 4%
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s state government would increase general fund spending by 4% and devote new resources to health care and…
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New Mexico communities on ‘high alert’ for potential armed protests after FBI warning
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — With capitols across the country bracing for armed protests, the Doña Ana County sheriff said she has not yet received a…
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Armed pro-Trump protesters gather outside Texas state Capitol
AUSTIN, Texas — The first day of Texas’ legislative session drew armed pro-Trump protesters to the state Capitol on Tuesday, ABC affiliate KVUE…
Continue Reading Trump makes Texas border wall visit – his 1st public appearance since U.S. Capitol riot
ALAMO, Texas — President Donald Trump visited the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas on Tuesday trumpeting one of the pillars of his presidency: his…
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Texas lawmakers hope to expand medical marijuana programs this legislative session
AUSTIN, Texas (KTRK) — Some lawmakers say better medical marijuana programs in the state of Texas make sense as a means to help our economy…
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