5 virus deaths, 168 new cases reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso health officials reported five new coronavirus-related deaths and 168 new cases Thursday morning. El Paso’s pandemic…
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An inside look at an unaccompanied migrant children shelter in south Texas
CARRIZO SPRINGS, Texas — New images were made public of an unaccompanied migrant shelter run by the Department of Health and Human Services…
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UTEP to hold in-person commencement ceremonies in May
EL PASO, Texas — The University of Texas at El Paso said it will host two in-person commencement ceremonies at the Sun Bowl stadium in May for all…
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Shooting at Boulder, Colorado grocery store brings back familiar feelings for El Paso man
EL PASO, Texas — The community in Boulder, Colorado is grieving following the mass shooting at the King Soopers grocery store. 10 people were shot…
Continue Reading El Paso vaccine distributors prepare for influx of demand as state eligibility opens to all adults
EL PASO, Texas — As the state opens up eligibility to all adults on Monday, local distributors said they are preparing for a surge in demand.…
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New Mexico counties see loosened restrictions as Covid-19 trends improve; Doña Ana County remains in the Yellow
NEW MEXICO – The state’s Department of Health provided a Covid-19 update Wednesday, pointing out the state no longer has any county in the ‘Red’ in…
Continue Reading Biden assigning Harris to lead diplomatic efforts in Central America to address immigration
President Joe Biden is tasking Vice President Kamala Harris with overseeing efforts with Central American countries to stem the flow of migrants to…
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New Mexico State Police respond to the scene of a downed aircraft south of Lordsburg
LORDSBURG, New Mexico – New Mexico State Police said officers responded to the scene of a downed aircraft south of Lordsburg Wednesday morning.…
Continue Reading 22 new virus deaths reported in El Paso as hospitalizations dip below 200
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso health department reported 22 new coronavirus-related deaths and 172 new cases Wednesday. The pandemic death…
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Man injured after train crashes with pickup truck in Socorro
A train struck a pickup truck in Socorro Tuesday evening. It happened at around 7 p.m. on Bauman Road near Middle Drain Road. Officials said a man…
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New Mexico State Police investigate officer-involved shooting that injured man and Las Cruces police officer
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is leading in the investigation of the March 11 officer-involved shooting…
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El Paso Mayor voices support for Boulder and Atlanta communities grieving from the country’s latest mass shootings
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser released a statement Tuesday afternoon voicing support for the communities in Boulder, Colorado and…
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Socorro family claims dog suffered deadly heatstroke after a routine visit to the groomers
El Paso, Texas — A Socorro family is mourning the loss of their 1-year-old Australian Shepherd, Athena, after she suffered from a heatstroke that…
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North Korea fired off 2 short-range missiles over weekend, U.S. Official says
A U.S. official confirmed Tuesday that North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles sometime over Saturday and Sunday. The firing of the two…
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HHS asks Pentagon to help house unaccompanied minors at 2 military locations in Texas, including Fort Bliss
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has asked the Pentagon to help house unaccompanied minors at two military locations in…
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission expands visitation in nursing facilities and long-term care centers
AUSTIN, Texas — Starting Tuesday, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is expanding visitation statewide in nursing facilities and other…
Continue Reading Suspect in Colorado grocery store shooting charged with 10 counts of murder
[Breaking news update, published at 11:35 a.m. ET] Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, the 21-year-old suspect in Monday’s massacre at the King Soopers…
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Texas to open Covid-19 vaccinations to all adults next week
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — All adults in Texas will be eligible to receive a COvid-19 vaccine beginning Monday, March 29, according to the Department of…
Continue Reading 4 virus deaths, 126 new cases reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced four new coronavirus-related deaths and 126 new cases Tuesday morning. El…
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CBP releases new images of El Paso Border Patrol processing center
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection released new video showing the conditions inside El Paso’s Central Processing Center…
Continue Reading 10 people killed after gunman opens fire at Boulder, Colorado, grocery store
At least 10 people, including a Boulder police officer, were killed in a shooting at a supermarket in Boulder, Colorado, authorities said Monday. A…
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Migrant families with young children expelled from El Paso back to Mexico
EL PASO, Texas — Migrant families, traveling with nothing but the clothes on their back, were expelled into Juarez Monday over the Paso del Norte…
Continue Reading Officer killed after gunman opens fire at Boulder, Colorado, grocery store
[Breaking news update, published at 8:49 p.m. ET] One law enforcement officer was killed in the shooting at the King Soopers supermarket in Boulder,…
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Investigation of El Paso man accused of assault leads officers to suspected human trafficking case
EL PASO, Texas — Gang unit officers arrested 20-year-old Edwin Rodriguez on a felony warrant Thursday and referred eight others who were in…
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El Paso man arrested in double stabbing that killed a man, critically injured a woman
EL PASO, Texas — Police have arrested the man who allegedly stabbed a man and woman at an apartment complex in East El Paso. Officers were called to…
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Strong gusts and winds tear roof off central El Paso business
EL PASO, Texas — Fire crews responded to 3903 Tompkins Rd. in Central El Paso after strong gusts and wind tore the roof off one local business. A…
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Inside a closed-door US Border Patrol facility in Texas
As the number of unaccompanied migrant children crossing the US-Mexico border continues to rise, hundreds have been kept in US Border Patrol…
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Southern New Mexico man sentenced to eight years in prison for striking and killing teen in 2019
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The man who pleaded guilty to striking and killing a Berino teen in 2019 was sentenced to eight years in prison Monday.…
Continue Reading White House aides prep $3 trillion jobs package for Biden
White House advisers are expected to present a two-part, $3 trillion jobs and infrastructure proposal to President Joe Biden as soon as this week,…
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Financial free fall dwindles south El Paso shops due to Covid-19 restrictions
EL PASO, Texas– The area once referred to as the ‘Golden Horseshoe’ district in downtown El Paso is now marred by uncertainty brought on by…
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