Biden taps retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as defense secretary, 1st Black Pentagon chief
WASHINGTON, DC — President-elect Joe Biden will nominate retired four-star U.S. Army general Lloyd J. Austin to be secretary of defense. That’s…
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City of El Paso calls it ‘miscommunication’ after recycle sites refuse to allow multiple bin emptying
EL PASO, Texas — It’s been several weeks since the city suspended the recycling curbside pickup program. With no one picking up the blue bins, some…
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Initial shipments of virus vaccine will fall short for 27 states, including Texas
WASHINGTON, DC — State health departments and governors’ offices across the country are finally being told by the U.S. Centers for…
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After century of serving Las Cruces vets, American Legion Post 10 is in ‘dire straits’
(Editor’s note: Scroll down to the end of this article to find information on how to donate to the legion.) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – After 101 years…
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Only 1 of state’s 17 new virus deaths is in southern New Mexico, but infections rise
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico reported an additional 1,872 additional known Covid-19 cases and 17 more deaths on Monday. Among the latest…
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El Paso Chihuahuas given Bob Freitas Award as top Triple-A baseball club in America
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Chihuahuas have received the prestigious Bob Freitas Award, which is given by Baseball America magazine each year in…
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Weekend east El Paso crash killed man whose speeding car struck van & pole
UPDATE, Dec. 7: Police on Monday identified the fatal crash victim as 25-year-old Christian Orozco. Investigators said Orozco was speeding when he…
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Health leaders say virus vaccine alone won’t save New Mexico hospitals
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s hospital officials continue to urge the public to cancel social visits, wash hands and wear masks to…
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Senior U.S. Army officers facing disciplinary action over Fort Hood leadership failings
FORT HOOD, Texas — Multiple senior Army officers and enlisted personnel are expected to face disciplinary action that could result in…
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Low-income New Mexicans can apply this week to receive state virus relief money
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The New Mexico Human Services Department has been appropriated $5 million by the state Legislature to provide…
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Georgia re-certifies election results after recount request by Trump affirms Biden’s win
ATLANTA, Georgia — Georgia’s top elections official has re-certified the state’s election results after a recount confirmed once again that…
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Miners pick up game against Arizona on date that was originally set for NMSU
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP appears to be the beneficiary of a Covid-19 outbreak that has resulted in New Mexico State “pausing” its men’s basketball…
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El Paso runoff candidate in Saturday’s election dies after battle with Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — Lillian Blancas, an El Paso attorney who is in a runoff for a municipal judgeship, died Monday while hospitalized with Covid-19.…
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El Paso has 9 more virus deaths, active cases remain near 38,000
El Paso, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 9 more coronavirus-related deaths Monday morning, elevating the death toll to…
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Juárez police make historic drug seizure worth over $60 million
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — An historic drug seizure was made by municipal police in Juarez on Saturday night, according to ABC-7’s newsgathering…
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El Paso couple loses battle to Covid-19 less than a week apart from each other
EL PASO, Texas — Esther Massingill and Danny Massingill were married for 43 years. According to their nephew, Carlos Rodriguez, both died from…
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El Paso’s Aaron Jones delivers game-clinching 77-yard TD run in Packers 30-16 win over Eagles
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — Aaron Jones rushed for 130 yards and delivered a game-clinching 77-yard touchdown run with 2:36 left as the Green Bay…
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Southern New Mexico has 3 of state’s 8 added virus deaths
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico on Sunday reported 1,250 new Covid-19 cases with eight additional deaths. Among the latest…
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Rudy Giuliani tests positive for coronavirus, Trump says
Rudy Giuliani, the personal attorney to President Donald Trump, has tested positive for Covid-19, Trump announced. “Get better soon Rudy, we…
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El Paso officially surpasses grim milestone of 1,000 virus deaths
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County officially topped the grim milestone of over 1,000 deaths from Covid-19 on Sunday morning. Health officials…
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Boum, Williams help UTEP pull away from Sul Ross State for 84-65 win
EL PASO, Texas – Souley Boum and Bryson Williams combined for 60 points and each recorded double-doubles, leading UTEP past a pesky Sul Ross…
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Man experiencing mental issues dies in custody after, Houston police say, he ‘tripped and fell’
HOUSTON, Texas — A man “having a mental episode” died in Houston police custody early Sunday after, authorities say, he fell into a…
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Semi driver seriously hurt in rollover crash along I-10 near Anthony exit
ANTHONY, Texas – A semi-truck rolled over along Interstate 10 west at Exit 1 near Anthony, El Paso fire officials said. The driver was transported…
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NMSU men’s basketball cancels 2 games, pauses program after positive virus test
SANTA CRUZ, California – The New Mexico State University men’s basketball team has canceled its next two games and paused team activities after one…
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Fort Bliss extends emergency health order by another 30 days
FORT BLISS, Texas – Fort Bliss has extended its public health emergency order by another 30 days. Fort Bliss issued its last public health order on…
Continue Reading El Paso virus deaths on verge of 1,000; active cases near high of 38,000, hospital patients drop
EL PASO, Texas — With 16 confirmed coronavirus deaths added to the fatality list on Saturday morning, El Paso County’s pandemic death toll reached…
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Business break-ins skyrocket almost 300% in Las Cruces during pandemic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After losing $9,000 worth of property to three separate burglaries, the owner of Galaxy Gaming Lounge is choosing to sleep…
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A year after Erika Gaytan’s alleged killer was arrested, the family still wants answers
EL PASO, Texas — On a cold December afternoon the family of Erika Gaytan gathered outside the El Paso County Courthouse, still seeking answers about…
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Moratorium on federal student loan payments extended until Jan. 31
WASHINGTON, DC — People with federal student loans will get another month of relief after U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos extended the…
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Caught on video: Texas high school football player jailed for assault after body slam of referee
UPDATE: 18-year-old Edinburg High School senior linebacker Emmanuel Duron was arrested Friday on an assault charge for the body slam of a referee…
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