New Mexico State University announces likely cuts as faculty consider unionizing
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University faculty members are considering whether to form a union after President John Floros said…
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Borderland teachers find ways to build connections through screens as virtual learning gets underway
TORNILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Starting this coming Monday, the three largest school districts in El Paso will return to classes online. Some smaller…
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EPISD still waiting on nearly 25% of parents to respond to survey on whether kids will return to classrooms
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District said roughly a quarter of all parents have not yet filled out the district’s “Reopening…
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A step-by-step guide for keeping your children safe if they return to school classrooms
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thousands of students in the Borderland have now returned to classes for the new school year online. Right now, many parents…
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EPISD ‘evolving’ in efforts to engage, interact with special needs students at a distance
EL PASO, Texas – Distance learning has proven to be a tough endeavor, even under the best circumstances. So how El Paso’s education system is…
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YWCA will offer childcare, school tutoring for El Paso children with working parents
EL PASO, Texas — While thousands of Borderland students begin school online, thousands of Borderland parents head to work. “It’s very important to…
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New Mexico virus cases up by 180, with 37 in Doña Ana County, as school year starts
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico on Wednesday reported an additional 180 coronavirus cases, bringing the statewide total to 22,816 since the…
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School year begins virtually for public & charter students in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The fall semester started Wednesday for the Las Cruces Public School District, but New America charter school is already…
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LCPS returns to classes online; no date set yet for campus re-openings
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Thousands of students in Las Cruces Public Schools began a new school year Wednesday, but it was a first day of…
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Great Khalid Foundation responds to principal’s essay, hands out new backpacks to El Paso 6th graders
EL PASO, Texas — During this pandemic, buying school supplies can be difficult for some parents. On Tuesday, the Great Khalid Foundation relieved…
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EPISD board approves asking state for online learning extension until Oct. 19
UPDATE: EPISD trustees on Tuesday unanimously approved submitting a request to the Texas Education Association to extend online learning to eight…
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Northeast El Paso’s Robert E. Lee Elementary School is re-named Sunrise Mountain
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees voted 5-1 Tuesday to adopt a new name for the now-former Robert E. Lee…
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EPISD postpones talk of possible $242M bond measure
UPDATE: Action on this item has now been delayed until a future meeting. No presentation or discussion will take place Tuesday, the item has been…
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Fabens ISD begins school year with virtual learning before transition to hybrid model
FABENS, Texas — School got underway Monday in Fabens in what promises to be a unique academic year. Fabens Independent School District officials…
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With schools closed, Las Cruces restaurant hopes to provide 40,000 free kids meals
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — With Las Cruces Public Schools beginning the semester online, a Las Cruces restaurant owner plans to again provide…
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UTEP postpones football practices after 4 players contract coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP athletic officials said Sunday that football practices were postponed indefinitely after four players tested positive for the…
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Las Cruces teacher arrested on child sex charge, held without bond
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces educator was arrested over the weekend and charged with criminal sexual communication with a child, which is…
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Dona Ana County has 30 of state’s 205 new cases as schools warned to follow virus rules
SANTA FE, New Mexico— Health officials in New Mexico on Sunday reported 205 new coronavirus cases with four additional deaths. The latest…
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Tax-free holiday is this weekend in Texas & New Mexico: Here’s what you need to know
Back-to-school may look different for students this year, but parents can still save money on school supplies and other items during this weekend’s…
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UTEP’s postponed May commencement will now be a virtual ceremony held in September
EL PASO, Texas — The University of Texas at El Paso announced Friday that it will combine spring and summer commencements this year into one virtual…
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UTEP works to kick off Covid-19 testing program to identify asymptomatic people
EL PASO, Texas — The University of Texas at El Paso is making final preparations to it coronavirus testing program aimed at identifying asymptomatic…
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Gold prices continue to soar, as UTEP economist says investors flock to it in uncertain times
EL PASO, Texas — The price of gold has increased substantially over the last three months as investors flock to this precious metal in times of…
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NMSU Pride band develops special masks that are distributed nationwide
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexio State University’s “Pride of New Mexico,” known for being the “World’s Most Dangerous Band,” is hoping to become…
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With new name for Oñate High School, principal asks for unity
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After months of uncertainty and tension, the principal of Oñate High School is asking his community to move forward and…
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Las Cruces school board votes to rename Oñate High as Organ Mountains High School
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces Public Schools board voted Tuesday night 4 to 1 to rename Oñate High School as Organ Mountains High School…
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Texas Gov. Abbott says ‘abundant supplies’ of PPE exist for schools to reopen, even as virus cases rise
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday visited a Texas Division of Emergency Management warehouse in San Antonio to receive an…
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El Paso Public Libraries offering digital resources to help kids starting school year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As students in the Borderland prepare to return to classes online, some parents might be searching for more resources to…
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Las Cruces Public Schools board set to consider rescinding vote to rename Oñate High
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — There is now a chance that Oñate High School might not get a name change after all. “All the reasons I voted no are still…
Continue Reading SEISD officials urge families to notify district of plans for when campus reopens
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — Students in the San Elizario Independent School District begin classes online on August 3. District officials say they…
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‘We’re learning together’: Gadsden ISD prepares to resume virtual classes Monday
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — Thousands more students will return to classes Monday morning, including at Gadsden Independent School District. …
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