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15 new virus deaths reported in El Paso as hospitalizations rise

January 15, 2021 4:20 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced 15 new coronavirus-related deaths and 390 new cases Friday morning. All 15…

Loophole being used by some El Pasoans to get vaccinated despite not qualifying

January 14, 2021 11:12 PM Erik Elken

EL PASO, Texas — The requirements for being in group 1B of the vaccination process is to be 65 years or older, or to have a chronic medical issue.…

Biden unveils $1.9 trillion virus plan to speed vaccine rollout, steady economy, reopen schools

January 14, 2021 3:00 PM Associated Press, ABC News

WILMINGTON, Delaware — President-elect Joe Biden unveiled a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan to speed vaccines, revive the economy and reopen…

Fort Bliss soldier arraigned in court-martial for alleged sexual assault of fellow soldier found dead on post

January 14, 2021 5:53 PM Jim Parker

(Editor’s note: This report has been updated to reflect that the accused soldier is charged in three sexual assaults, only one of which is alleged to…

‘Cowboys for Trump’ leader who was at Capitol riot says he’ll go back for inauguration – with his guns

January 14, 2021 12:29 PM Jim Parker

OTERO COUNTY, New Mexico — Otero County Commissioner and ‘Cowboys for Trump’ co-founder Couy Griffin was among those assembled on the steps to the…

El Paso officials discuss virus vaccination success so far as health dept. receives 5,000 more doses

January 14, 2021 2:39 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced Thursday it had received 5,000 additional Covid-19 vaccines after exhausting its…

YISD teachers, staff told to return to schools on Jan. 19 to prepare for in-person classes

January 14, 2021 4:38 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — The Ysleta Independent School District announced Thursday that teachers and staff will report back to school campuses as of Jan. 19…

‘Kill him with his own gun’: Police describe facing the Capitol mob

January 14, 2021 9:52 PM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — As DC Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone lay on the ground at the U.S. Capitol building, stunned and injured, he knew…

10 more southern New Mexico virus deaths as governor touts vaccines, but warns cases still high

January 14, 2021 2:57 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state officials on Thursday applauded the success of the Covid-19 vaccination rollout, saying…

Biden puts $2,000 virus stimulus payments back in play: Here’s a look at what you might get

January 14, 2021 3:00 PM CNN Newsource

WILMINGTON, Delaware — A $2,000 stimulus check will be at the heart of a $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan that President-elect Joe Biden is set…

New Mexico governor declares emergency to deploy National Guard to protect state Capitol

January 14, 2021 1:35 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a “State of Emergency” on Thursday due to the “threat of riots and insurrection” as…

Trump’s family separation policy at border blasted in watchdog report

January 14, 2021 10:00 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Justice Department leaders under President Donald Trump knew their 2018 “zero tolerance” border policy would result…

Man carrying Confederate flag inside the U.S. Capitol during riot arrested

January 14, 2021 12:48 PM CNN Newsource

WASHINGTON, DC — The FBI has arrested Kevin Seefried, seen carrying a Confederate flag inside Capitol Hill, according to a federal criminal…

National Mall will be closed on Inauguration Day due to security concerns

January 14, 2021 9:58 AM CNN Newsource

WASHINGTON, DC — The National Mall will be closed to the general public on Inauguration Day due to security concerns, according to an official…

New $300 weekly federal unemployment benefits start to reach Americans in need

January 14, 2021 9:44 AM CNN Newsource

WASHINGTON, DC — Jobless Americans in many states are starting to see heftier unemployment checks, thanks to the $900 billion relief package…

19 more virus deaths, 548 new cases reported in El Paso

January 14, 2021 4:18 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced 19 new coronavirus-related deaths Thursday morning. The latest deaths…

Leeser signals downtown arena isn’t a priority, but won’t intervene on Duranguito historic district

January 13, 2021 10:09 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s new Mayor Oscar Leeser signaled Wednesday night the first major policy shift of his administration from that of his…

Fort Bliss seeks new leads in case of soldier missing nearly 6 months

January 13, 2021 8:22 PM Jim Parker

FORT BLISS, Texas — Despite more than 500 man hours devoted to search efforts over nearly six months, officials said Wednesday they still lacked…

3 new Southern New Mexico virus deaths, including woman over 100, as spread & positivity rates worsen

January 13, 2021 7:14 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — The total number of confirmed Covid-19 infections in New Mexico approached 160,000 on Wednesday, with more than 2,800 deaths…

El Paso Water bills to go up for thousands starting March 1

January 13, 2021 11:13 PM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas — Rates for El Paso Water customers will go up starting March 1. Typical residential customers will see a monthly rate increase of…

El Paso man charged with posting violent threats against gov’t on far-right site tied to Capitol riot

January 13, 2021 6:24 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso man who allegedly posted threats advocating murder and terrorism aimed at government officials on a social media…

City of El Paso mega-site for virus vaccination has administered all 5,000 doses it received

January 13, 2021 5:55 PM Erik Elken

EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso revealed Wednesday evening that it had now administered all 5,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses it received from the…

WATCH: Trump, in video released after 2nd impeachment, disavows violence by supporters

January 13, 2021 4:15 PM Associated Press

Video message from President Donald J. Trump pic.twitter.com/Km2EJ1ib6a— RSBN 🇺🇸 (@RSBNetwork) January 13, 2021 WASHINGTON, DC — President…

1st case of highly contagious UK virus variant found in New Mexico

January 13, 2021 11:51 AM ABC News, Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — A more highly contagious variant of Covid-19 has been detected in New Mexico, state officials confirmed Wednesday. The New…

10 Republicans join Dems as U.S. House votes to impeach Trump over Capitol siege

January 13, 2021 6:52 AM ABC News, Associated Press

LIVE BLOG: The Latest on impeachment and the fallout from the U.S. Capitol attack UPDATE: President Donald Trump was impeached for a second time just…