Biden signs climate orders, including halting new oil leases on federal land
WASHINGTON, DC — In what is the most ambitious U.S. effort ever to stave off the worst effects of climate change, President Joe Biden is aiming to…
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New Mexico lawmakers introduce bill to eliminate taxes on social security income
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KOAT) — Republican lawmakers in New Mexicoare looking to eliminate a tax for retirees. The majority of U.S. states do not…
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Defeat in Texas shows how the conservative judiciary can thwart Biden’s agenda
A federal judge’s action Tuesday preventing President Joe Biden’s 100-day pause in deportations demonstrated the land mines that await…
Continue Reading New Mexico governor delivers State of State speech, says schools can reopen to students on Feb. 8
SANTA FE, New Mexico — School districts across New Mexico will be allowed to bring students back into classrooms early next month, Gov.…
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Texas judge temporarily blocks Biden’s plan to halt deportations
HOUSTON, Texas — A federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s pause on deportations Tuesday, delivering a blow…
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Senators sworn-in, reject bid to dismiss Trump impeachment trial
UPDATE: WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate has rejected a Republican attempt to dismiss Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial, a vote…
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Biden to impose moratorium on new oil, gas leasing on federal lands
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden this week will impose a moratorium on new oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters, both the Washington…
Continue Reading Texas judge asks Biden administration to clarify deportation pause order
VICTORIA, Texas — A federal judge in Texas on Monday asked the Biden administration to clarify its 100-day pause on deportations as he…
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El Paso has much at stake in Texas redistricting process getting underway
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Legislature on Monday began an every-10-year redistricting process that could diminish El Paso’s representation in the…
Continue Reading Gov’t watchdog probes if Justice Dept. officials ‘engaged in improper attempt’ to overturn 2020 election
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Justice Department’s inspector general is launching an investigation to examine whether any former or current…
Continue Reading Supreme Court dismisses as moot lawsuits over whether Trump illegally profited off presidency
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Supreme Court has brought an end to lawsuits over whether Donald Trump illegally profited off his presidency. The…
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Voting machine maker Dominion sues Giuliani for $1.3 billion over ‘Big Lie’ about election fraud
WASHINGTON, DC — Dominion Voting Systems has sued former President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani for defamation after he…
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U.S. Capitol rioter from Texas charged with threatening to ‘assassinate AOC’
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Justice Department revealed new charges Saturday against a Texas man who allegedly participated in the Capitol attack…
Continue Reading Might alcohol delivery soon be a thing in New Mexico?
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s liquor laws may undergo their most significant changes in 40 years if legislation allowing for home…
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Biden’s pause on oil causes big concern in New Mexico & the Permian Basin
CARLSBAD, New Mexico — President Joe Biden’s 60-day moratorium on new oil and natural gas leases and drilling permits is prompting widespread…
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Property owner opposition said to kill El Paso historic district including Duranguito
UPDATE, Jan. 22: An El Paso attorney maintained Friday that plans to have a historic district downtown that includes the Duranguito neighborhood are…
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New Mexico governor signs 1st bill of session to fund legislature, security
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed the first bill of the 2021 legislative session, which funds legislative…
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Federal judge tosses Cowboys for Trump lawsuit seeking cover for financial backers
SANTA FE, New Mexico — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from the jailed founder of Cowboys for Trump, tossing the effort to block or avoid…
Continue Reading Texas attorney general sues Biden administration over deportation pause
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday sued the Biden administration over its 100-day deportation pause, citing an…
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Ethics complaint filed in U.S. Senate against Texas’ Ted Cruz over Capitol riot
WASHINGTON, DC — Seven Democrats in the U.S. Senate have filed an ethics complaint against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, for his role lending…
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State Sen. César Blanco of El Paso talks priorities as leaders unveil budget plans
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Tribune held interviews Friday with three new members of the Texas Senate: César Blanco, D-El Paso; Roland…
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Abbott recalls Texas troops as National Guardsmen banished to Capitol parking garage
UPDATE: AUSTIN, Texas — Following word that National Guard units from across the nation had been banished to a parking garage near the U.S. Capitol…
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Biden takes helm as president, appeals for unity after Trump
LIVE BLOG: The Latest details and developments on Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration WASHINGTON, DC — Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th…
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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…
Continue Reading 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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