New Mexico State University employee hospitalized with virus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A hospitalized employee from New Mexico State University is among th 30 confirmed coronavirus cases in Dona Ana County.…
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Texas Tech regents discuss continuation of ‘essential’ operations amid pandemic
LUBBOCK, Texas — The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents met during a special teleconference meeting Monday afternoon. This meeting came…
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New Mexico students will now have free educational TV programming
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As thousands of New Mexico students are out of school, parents will be able to show their kids free educational television…
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Texas Tech psychiatrist warns of lasting emotional impact from coronavirus, offers tips to help
EL PASO, Texas — Some medical professionals are warning of another possible impact of the coronavirus pandemic: the long-term psychological impact…
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Defying odds, New Mexico university’s Chicano studies grows
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — For years, the University of New Mexico’s Chicana and Chicano Studies program sat neglected and poorly funded. The…
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El Paso music studio offers students virtual music lessons during self-isolation
EL PASO, Texas– For many people, music can sometimes be an escape during stressful times like right now. For the music instructors at Sound Stage 9,…
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Fun at-home tornado in a jar experiment to do with your kids during the virus outbreak from ABC-7 StormTRACK
A fun simple science experiment you can try at home and one of my favorites, it’s always a hit when I visit local schools. This is the tornado in a…
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San Elizario ISD, Triumph Public High School both extend school closures due to virus
EL PASO, Texas — Two more El Paso County school systems announced Tuesday that they are extending their closures as the county remains under a…
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El Paso City Council approves UTEP partnership to assist with coronavirus testing
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council approved a new partnership Tuesday with UTEP which would allow select faculty members at the university to…
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With shortage of food, Aggie Cupboard struggles to feed hungry NMSU students
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — With non-perishables disappearing off the shelves at grocery stores across the Borderland, New Mexico State’s Aggie…
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El Paso mom celebrates daughter’s senior year by decorating front door
EL PASO, Texas– With school being put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, many high school seniors were sad to think that walking for their…
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El Paso area students, teachers gear up for online instruction due to virus
EL PASO, Texas — Coronavirus restrictions may have shut a lot of operations down, but school is still is session — virtually. The El Paso…
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Fun at-home rainbow experiment to do with your kids during the virus outbreak from ABC-7 StormTRACK
Everything is brighter with rainbows even a windy day! Making a Skittles rainbow is a quick, colorful science experiment that will engage your kid’s…
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Parade of teachers perks up quarantined kids in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — It might not feel like a time for celebration but that didn’t stop a group of teachers from finding a way to cheer up their…
Continue Reading Anthony ISD, Fabens ISD and El Paso Catholic all extend school closures indefinitely due to virus
EL PASO, Texas — Several more El Paso County school districts announced Sunday that they were extending their closures indefinitely as the county…
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New Mexico extends school closures through the rest of the academic year due to virus
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Public school students in New Mexico will not return to classrooms or athletic fields during the current academic…
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El Paso daycares feel the pinch during coronavirus emergency
EL PASO, Texas — “It was in our best interest and in our families, our clients and children to make that decision to close,” said Nick Frescas, a…
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UTEP & UT System working to reimburse student expenses due to virus
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP and the University of Texas System are working together to make sure their students are reimbursed some of their expenses…
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Harmony Public Schools moves all classes online until further notice due to virus
EL PASO, Texas — A charter school district in El Paso announced Friday night it would extend its closure until further notice as a precaution as the…
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Clint ISD extends school closures indefinitely amid virus concerns
CLINT, Texas — The Clint Independent School District said Friday night that it was extending school closures until further notice after the recently…
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Ysleta ISD extends school closure indefinitely due to stay-at-home virus order
EL PASO, Texas — The Ysleta Independent School District became at least the third school system in El Paso County to extend the closure of its…
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El Paso ISD elementary students get iPads for distance learning classes starting Monday
EL PASO, Texas — Elementary school students within the El Paso Independent School district who don’t have a reliable computer at home started…
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El Paso virus cases grow to 25 with 4 new positive tests, including another UTEP employee
EL PASO, Texas — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in El Paso County grew to 25 on Thursday afternoon, as health officials reported four new…
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Riverside High football player has own graduation ceremony in living room due to virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Monica Escobedo held a graduation ceremony for her son Aaron Adams in the living room of their home. Adams is a senior at Riverside…
Continue Reading NMSU plans to host virtual May commencement due to virus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Due to coronavirus concerns, New Mexico State University moved classes and operations online. Now, the university is…
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Canutillo ISD extends school closure indefinitely due to stay-at-home virus order
CANTILLO, Texas — The Canutillo Independent School District became at least the second school system in El Paso County to extend the closure of its…
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NMSU campus going through deep cleaning to fight virus spread
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — In the fight against the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the most important thing most of us can do is to stay home,…
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Tips for suddenly home-schooling parents during coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — American children are home-schooled as of this week. That means millions of parents, including many here in El Paso, are…
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Lawsuit claims police bullet at Las Cruces school harmed student
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The family of a boy is suing a police officer who mistakenly fired his weapon inside a Las Cruces middle school and nearly…
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Canutillo schools working hard to distribute free meals to students during extended break
CANUTILLO, Texas — Canutillo Independent School District is one of many school districts around the Borderland which is providing free meals to…
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