8 more virus deaths, 188 new cases – fewest in El Paso since late September
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported eight new coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday morning. The latest victims,…
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Joe Biden says ‘democracy prevailed’ after Electoral College affirms him as president-elect
WASHINGTON, DC — Presidential electors on Monday gave Joe Biden a majority of their votes, formalizing his victory in last month’s election.…
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Southern New Mexico has 4 of state’s 21 new virus deaths as vaccine doses begin arriving
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The New Mexico Department of Health reported 21 additional coronavirus-related deaths on Monday as the statewide death toll…
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Trump says U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr has resigned
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Attorney General William Barr is leaving the White House before Christmas, President Donald Trump tweeted Monday…
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Las Cruces hospitals prepare to receive at least 1,300 doses of Covid-19 vaccine
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces hospitals are expecting at least 1,300 doses of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine this week, according to hospital…
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Bipartisan group of senators unveils virus relief proposal
WASHINGTON, DC — A bipartisan group of lawmakers has unveiled a proposal for Covid-19 relief as Congress searches for a final agreement. The…
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1st doses of virus vaccine that arrived in Texas went to Houston, Dallas, San Antonio & Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — The first doses of a Covid-19 vaccine began arriving arriving throughout the U.S. on Monday including in Texas, with…
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Virus vaccine arrives in New Mexico as deaths reach high mark
SANTE FE, New Mexico — The first coronavirus vaccines arrived in New Mexico on Monday as hospitals prepared to distribute doses to…
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El Paso police search for fleeing black sedan that struck officer & broke his legs
UPDATE, Dec. 14: Police said Monday that an officer “intentionally” struck by a fleeing car over the weekend suffered broken legs as they put out a…
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U.S. administers 1st doses of Pfizer virus vaccine
NEW YORK, NY — The rollout of the first coronavirus vaccine began Monday morning as the first doses of the Pfizer medication were…
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WATCH: Year’s only total solar eclipse sweeps across Chile
SAAVEDRA, Chile — On Monday, South America was treated to an astronomical phenomenon, able to witness one of nature’s most awe-inspiring sights…
Continue Reading 12 virus deaths, 405 new cases reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced 12 new coronavirus-related deaths Monday, elevating the death toll to…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Expert says 70% of El Pasoans need to be vaccinated to achieve so-called herd immunity
EL PASO, Texas — The Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine was approved and is on its way to El Paso. But how many El Pasoans need to be vaccinated before we can…
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Cleveland to drop ‘Indians’ from baseball team’s name
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Indians are changing their name after 105 years. Citing three people familiar with the decision, the New York Times…
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Packers top Lions 31-24 to clinch NFC North as El Paso’s Aaron Jones rushes for 69 yards
DETROIT, Michigan — Aaron Rodgers ran for a tie-breaking score in the third quarter and threw three touchdown passes and the Green Bay Packers beat…
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Southern New Mexico has 5 new virus deaths as state extends delay of in-person school return
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico on Sunday reported 1,459 new Covid-19 cases and 44 more deaths. The latest numbers…
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Dalton returns to Cincy, leads Cowboys over Bengals 30-7
CINCINNATI, Ohio — Andy Dalton was good enough in his return to Cincinnati, tossing two touchdown passes and helping lead the Dallas Cowboys to a…
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CDC says Pfizer’s virus vaccine can now be administered in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield on Sunday accepted the recommendation of the…
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Jimmy Collins, who helped NMSU reach the NCAA Final Four in 1970, dies at age 74
CHICAGO, Illinois — Jimmy Collins, who played basketball for Lou Henson at New Mexico State from 1967-70 and helped the Aggies reach the NCAA…
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El Paso reaches 1,200 confirmed virus deaths, while new cases decline for 5th week in row
EL PASO, Texas — With 13 newly confirmed coronavirus deaths added to the official death toll on Sunday morning, El Paso County has now reached 1,200…
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1st virus vaccine batch ships out from Pfizer plant for all 50 states
PORTAGE, Michigan — Freight trucks carrying about 184,275 vials of coronavirus vaccine departed a Pfizer plant in Michigan on Sunday, a…
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Election Results: ABC-7 projects Oscar Leeser winner, Dee Margo concedes in El Paso mayoral race
EL PASO, Texas — Saturday’s runoff election in El Paso decided the city’s mayoral race, the District 2 and District 4 city council seats, and a…
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Christmas lights at Ascarate Lake are underway with drive-thru only event this year through Jan. 6
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso County Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Lights on the Lake holiday event has a different look this year. The…
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Virgin Galactic aborts historic manned suborbital flight from New Mexico Spaceport
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Virgin Galactic’s historic manned launch from Spaceport America was aborted Saturday morning after the…
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WATCH: El Paso celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with virtual mass during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — The Catholic Diocese of El Paso celebrated the Mass of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, honoring the Virgin Mary, on…
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Fouls mount as UTEP comeback falls short at Arizona 69-61
TUCSON, Arizona — UTEP proved in the opening ten minutes that they had the talent to compete with college basketball blue blood Arizona Saturday in…
Continue Reading Doña Ana County sees 25% of New Mexico’s latest virus deaths, while cases show signs of slowing
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico on Saturday reported over 1,800 additional known Covid-19 cases on Saturday as the coronavirus virus…
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Country music legend Charley Pride dies at 86 in Dallas from virus
DALLAS, Texas — Country music legend Charley Pride died Saturday at age 86, a representative for the singer announced. Pride died in Dallas of…
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Initial Pfizer virus vaccine shipments set to arrive in states on Monday
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The nation’s first Covid-19 vaccine will begin arriving in states Monday morning, U.S. officials said Saturday, after the…
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