‘People are dying alone’: Las Cruces city councilman loses uncle to Covid-19
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After losing his uncle to Covid-19, a Las Cruces city councilman is urging the public to wear masks and prevent the loss of…
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New Mexico lawmakers approve state mandate for police body cams
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico state legislators approved a measure to increase police accountability by requiring body cameras for state and…
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Gov. Abbott says virus spreading at ‘unacceptable rate’ in Texas, urges face masks & social distance
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday struck a newly urgent tone about rising coronavirus numbers in Texas but said “closing down…
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Escobar on virus: El Paso hasn’t flattened the curve, Gov. Abbott’s leadership ‘a total failure’
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-El Paso, on Monday called Gov. Greg Abbott’s leadership during the coronavirus pandemic a “total…
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Legislature sends budget solvency plan to New Mexico’s governor
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s Legislature on Saturday evening sent a budget solvency plan to the governor that would mend a…
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Trump holds 1st campaign rally of pandemic after 6 staffers get virus
TULSA, Oklahoma — Thousands of President Donald Trump’s supporters gathered in Tulsa Saturday evening for his first campaign rally in more…
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New Mexico lawmakers push forward on ‘traumatic’ budget; it could cost Doña Ana County $2.7M
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The state House of Representatives on Friday night approved a budget solvency plan that fills a gaping general fund deficit…
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Texas Supreme Court declines to hear Duranguito appeal, clears way for City of El Paso arena project
El Paso, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court once again rejected a request to hear a case that has deep implications for the most expensive ‘quality of…
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Multiple cities and counties join El Paso in adopting mask orders as Texas sets new virus records
AUSTIN, Texas — Multiple Texas counties and cities, including El Paso, are ordering businesses to require customers and workers to wear face masks…
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Is Matthew McConaughey going to run for Texas governor? Talk radio and blogs are buzzing
AUSTIN, Texas — Actor Matthew McConaughey has long been a popular figure in the Long Horn state as a result of his charitable work, which included…
Continue Reading Election reform proposal rejected on day 1 of New Mexico Legislature special session
SANTA FE, New Mexico — A proposal to distribute absentee ballots directly to registered New Mexico voters without a request or application was…
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Gov. Abbott says Texas students to return to school campuses in fall
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas students will be returning to public schools in person this fall, Gov. Greg Abbott told state lawmakers on a call on…
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Governor rejects request from El Paso’s Margo, other Texas mayors to impose face mask rules
EL PASO, Texas — A request from the mayors of El Paso and eight other big Texas cities for the “authority to set rules and regulations” mandating…
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Gov. Abbott says ‘concern, but not alarm’ as Texas virus cases, hospitalizations set records
AUSTIN, Texas — The number of people hospitalized for the coronavirus continued to climb Tuesday in Texas, setting yet another daily record.…
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WATCH: Congresswoman Escobar holds town hall on police reform
El PASO, Texas — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar of El Paso held a virtual town hall Tuesday on the Democratic-sponsored Police Accountability and…
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New Mexico governor wants to deal with state spending, voting reform & police body cams in special session
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has not yet released the official agenda for New Mexico’s special legislative session due to…
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Politicians, Hispanic Hollywood heavyweights work together to help the Colonias during pandemic
COLONIAS, New Mexico — The Colonias have not been forgotten by current and former New Mexico elected officials. The small city that gets very little…
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3rd straight evening of El Paso protests features state lawmakers, peaceful end
EL PASO, Texas — Protests over police brutality and calling for the equal treatment for people of color continued for a third straight night in El…
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2 new Dona Ana County virus deaths among 10 in New Mexico; governor allows breweries to reopen
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced she would allow breweries and brew pubs – but not bars – to reopen at 50% capacity as…
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Trump proposal discussed in Dallas avoids committing to major police reform
DALLAS, Texas — President Donald Trump said Thursday he would pursue an executive order to encourage police departments to meet “current…
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New Mexico AG calls for police body cams, ban on chokeholds after Las Cruces officer charged in death
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico’s state Attorney General Hector Balderas on Wednesday called for police reforms amid protests throughout the…
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Texas GOP official condemned for racist Facebook post steps aside
HOUSTON (AP) — A Republican activist in Texas under fire for posting a Martin Luther King Jr. quote next to a banana following George Floyd’s…
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Colin Powell rebukes Trump as ‘drifting away’ from the U.S. Constitution, voting for Biden
WASHINGTON, DC — Former Republican Secretary of State Colin Powell said Sunday that President Donald Trump has “drifted away” from the…
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George W. Bush said to be among prominent Republicans who oppose Trump’s re-election
HOUSTON, Texas — George W. Bush will not support the re-election of Donald Trump, according to people familiar with his thinking, The New York…
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Biden formally clinches Democratic nomination, sets up Trump battle
WASHINGTON, DC — Joe Biden formally clinched the Democratic presidential nomination Friday, setting him up for a bruising challenge to President…
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Texas GOP condemns George Floyd posts by its local leaders
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Three promoted a Facebook post suggesting George Floyd’s death was staged. Another shared a Martin Luther King Jr. quote…
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Late arriving ballots play crucial role in close Doña Ana County commissioner races
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Volunteers in Doña Ana County were kept busy well into Wednesday afternoon, tabulating thousands of absentee ballots…
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says almost all businesses can open at 50% capacity – effective immediately
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday afternoon announced his third phase of reopening Texas during the coronavirus pandemic, allowing…
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NM Senate leaders from Las Cruces & Deming lose as primary voting surges, shifts to absentee balloting
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Local election officials struggled Wednesday to fully tally an avalanche of absentee ballots as voting surged in a primary…
Continue Reading State senate leader from Las Cruces locked in tight race as ballot counting continues
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The incumbent state senate president is struggling in her bid for the Democratic nomination to gain re-election in her…
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