EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar just released a statement on Vance Boelter, the man accused shooting Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota Saturday, stating that Capitol Police informed her that her name appeared on Boelter’s list of targets. In her statement, Escobar framed Boelter’s actions in the larger context of national politics
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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 (GO) bond aimed at upgrading community spaces, recreational facilities, and county infrastructure. County commissioners unanimously approved the resolution during their June 10th meeting, moving the question to voters this
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By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department and the state of Texas settled a lawsuit Wednesday, blocking the state from offering undocumented immigrants residing in Texas the in-state tuition rates for its public colleges and universities. The lawsuit, which was filed by the Justice Department earlier the same day, alleged that the Texas
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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 published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Texas lawmakers gaveled out
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexico held its first judicial election in history Sunday, in which voters elected members of the federal and state judiciary. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said in her daily news conference that the first judicial election reported approximately 13 million Mexicans who voted, which accounted for only 13% of Mexico’s total registered
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Watch the announcement below: LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– According to paperwork filed with the Secretary of State’s Office, former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima will be running for New Mexico governor. The election will happen November 3, 2026, with the primary happening earlier in the year. The paperwork shows that Miyagishima is registered with the
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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 for board of trustees in the El Paso, Socorro, and San Elizario Independent School Districts among other area races. A total of 9,368 votes were cast in this
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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 throughout the day. Several school board seats are up for grabs in the El Paso, Socorro and San Elizario Independent School Districts, as well as El Paso Community College.
Continue Reading 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 the 8 days of early voting, only 4,499 people made it out to the polls to cast a ballot in person. There were also 1,220
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by Claudia Lorena Silva April 29, 2025 Early voting is here! Your vote helps shape the future of local schools—from budgets to classroom quality. 📚✏️ Use our voter guide to learn about candidates for EPISD, SISD, and EPCC school boards. 👉 Read the voter guide Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely
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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 requested to amend its Generation Cost Recovery Rider to include the costs of the Texas Solar One generation facility. A city spokesperson says this is the second time this
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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 Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief,
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LAS VEGAS, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sam Bregman, District Attorney of the 2nd Judicial District, will announce his candidacy to become the Democratic nominee for New Mexico Governor. He is expected to make the announcement at a gathering of his supporters in Las Vegas, New Mexico at 4 PM today. Bregman’s career as a litigator
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By Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune April 8, 2025 “Texas AG Ken Paxton officially joins U.S. Senate race challenging John Cornyn” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief,
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New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a bill Monday to let voters with no party affiliation cast a ballot in primary elections without changing their nonpartisan status SANTA FE, N.M. — The growing ranks of New Mexico voters with no party affiliation will be allowed to vote in primary elections without changing their nonpartisan status,
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ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Trustee Gabriel I. Holguin is running to become mayor of Anthony, New Mexico. Holguin is currently Mayor Pro Tempore, a position he has held since last year, and a board member of the South Central Council of Governments. Anthony residents first voted Holguin into office in 2021, just three years
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Racist graffiti was spray-painted on the building, officials said. ByMegan Forrester March 31, 2025, 12:30 PM The New Mexico Republican Party headquarters was targeted in a suspected arson attack on Sunday, according to party officials. At approximately 5:56 a.m. on Sunday, Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatched to the headquarters for a reported structure fire, officials said. The
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SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed two bills giving tax relief and recreational opportunities to veterans. The new law provides property tax exemptions and free access to state parks. The tax exemptions will begin this year, raising the standard exemption for veterans from $4,000 to $10,000. House Bill
Continue Reading LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima is forming an exploratory committee to assess his potential candidacy for Governor of New Mexico. Miyagishima’s exploratory committee will comprise a “diverse group of community leaders, policy experts, and passionate volunteers,” and aim to connect with New Mexicans statewide to learn more about
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Update (February 19, 2025): A spokesperson for González says that she has been reappointed as Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee for the oversight of the use of the budget for Articles I, IV, and V. That includes overseeing money for the judicial system, emergency services, cancer research, state employee benefits, veterans’ issues and more.
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas Jaime Esparza is departing from his position. Esparza’s office announced the news this afternoon. Esparza, who formerly served as El Paso’s District Attorney from 1993 to 2020, was confirmed by the Senate in December 2022. “As U.S. Attorney, Esparza led the handling
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SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez is resigning. His office announced his resignation today, citing “the transition of presidential administrations.” Uballez has served as the U.S. Attorney General for the District of New Mexico since his nomination by President Biden and confirmation by the Senate in 2022. “Today, I say
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SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Attorney General Raúl Torrez, along with the attorneys general of Arizona, Michigan, and 12 other states, is filing a lawsuit challenging Elon Musk’s use of executive power in President Donald Trump’s administration. In his lawsuit, Torrez argues that Trump violated the Appointments Clause of the Constitution by making a new
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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 during election season. On Tuesday, council members took up an item in executive session that involved an investigation involving a former elected official. City spokeswoman Laura Cruz-Acosta declined to say
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AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton just announced a court-ordered injunction stopping El Paso Dr. Hector Granados from providing “any ‘gender transition’ drugs to children.” This announcement comes after the AG’s Office filed a lawsuit in October 2024 against Granados over his alleged work helping children as young as 12 transition genders.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is appointing four new Deputy City Managers. “These accomplished leaders, all lifelong El Pasoans who have grown their careers within the organization, join Deputy City Managers Robert Cortinas, Mario D’Agostino, and Ellen Smyth, forming a robust and dynamic executive team dedicated to advancing the City’s
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SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Associated Press is reporting that former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is running for the Democratic nomination for New Mexico governor. When she was confirmed and sworn in as Interior secretary, Haaland became the first Native American cabinet secretary in the nation’s history. Haaland is a member of the
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — Watch live coverage of President Donald Trump’s Second Inauguration live below:
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take the oath of office today, Borderland residents are expressing mixed emotions about the new administration. The El Paso County Republican Party is hosting a watch party at 9 a.m. to celebrate Trump’s inauguration. Supporters say they are ready to see the changes
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