Deming man killed in shootout with police after high-speed chase
DEMING, New Mexico — Two Deming police officers fatally shot a man who opened fire on them during an encounter following a high-speed car chase…
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Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona, one of the all-time greatest players, dies at 60
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer great who scored the “Hand of God” goal in 1986 and led his country to that…
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El Paso surpasses 900 virus deaths; record 36,704 active cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 28 new coronavirus-related deaths Wednesday. It brings the death toll to…
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New Mexico lawmakers approve $330M virus relief bill, including $1,200 payments to unemployed
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The New Mexico Legislature has approved a $330 million coronavirus economic relief package that will send checks directly to…
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El Paso county judge imposes new curfew with governor’s approval
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego on Tuesday announced a new nightly curfew that he said meets with the approval of Texas Gov.…
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Doña Ana Co. has 10% of NM’s virus cases, 14% of deaths; businesses get testing option to avoid closure
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico officials on Tuesday reported an additional 2,107 Covid-19 cases, bringing the statewide total to nearly 86,500…
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Gov. Abbott on ABC-7 predicts ‘vaccines we will be capable of delivering to El Paso in just weeks’
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7’s Erik Elken spoke late Monday afternoon to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott about the Covid-19 pandemic response. You can watch the…
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1st patient receiving Covid-19 antibody infusion at El Paso Convention Center hospital
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday announced the creation of a coronavirus antibody treatment infusion wing at the state-run…
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Oscar Leeser speaks out on death of his mother, says she was ‘the victim of Covid-19’
UPDATE, Nov. 24: Former mayor and now-mayoral candidate Oscar Leeser is confirming that his mother died from having contracted Covid-19. “My mother…
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Trump administration considers shortening recommended virus quarantine time
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump’s coronavirus task force is reviewing evidence about how long people need to quarantine to be…
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San Elizario Eagles soar to new heights with another 4A cross country state title
ROUND ROCK, Texas – The San Elizario boys cross country team has done it again. Tuesday, the Eagles won another state title to add to their trophy…
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Dow closes above 30,000 for 1st time on Biden transition, vaccine developments
NEW YORK, NY — The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded and closed above 30,000 points for the first time Tuesday as investors were encouraged by the…
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OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty in criminal case
NEWARK, New Jersey — OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has pleaded guilty to criminal charges and formally admitted its role in the opioid crisis.…
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Biden introduces his foreign policy, national security team
WILMINGTON, Delaware — President-elect Joe Biden says his national security team will lead the way in reflecting the fact that “America is back”…
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Pennsylvania officially certifies Biden as winner of presidential election in state
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania — The Pennsylvania governor says Democrat Joe Biden has been certified as the winner of the presidential vote in the…
Continue Reading El Paso reports 15 virus deaths; active cases at an all-time high
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department reported 15 new coronavirus-related deaths and 1,257 new cases Tuesday morning. The latest…
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El Paso halts recycling pickups due to driver shortage amid virus surge
EL PASO, Texas — Recycling pickup services in the city of El Paso will be suspended next month due to a lack of drivers amidst the Covid-19…
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Federal gov’t informs Biden it’s ready to begin transition process
WASHINGTON, DC — After weeks of delay, the federal government has acknowledged President-elect Joe Biden was the “apparent winner” of the Nov.…
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Real estate market booming in El Paso despite pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — The pandemic has changed almost every aspect of everyday life in 2020, mostly negatively, but it seems to be changing the real…
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‘I didn’t think it would be us’: Las Cruces families watch loved ones battle virus via hospital windows
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A hospital window is all that separated Norma Jimenez from her mother as she said her final goodbye. “She’s been a fighter…
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Ruidoso uses high-tech, light-pulsing robots to help clean schools during pandemic
RUIDOSO, New Mexico – The Ruidoso Municipal School District is taking a different approach to fighting the pandemic. It is one of the first school…
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Doña Ana County sees over 200 new virus cases as New Mexico aims to boost testing with saliva samples
SANTE FE, New Mexico — The state of New Mexico on Monday reported an additional 2,259 confirmed coronavirus cases cases, bringing the total to…
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Man shot & wounded by Las Cruces officer is released from hospital, jailed on felony charges
UPDATE: A man shot and wounded by Las Cruces police during a weekend domestic disturbance was released from the hospital on Monday and now faces…
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New Mexico lawmakers to consider $300M virus aid plan Tuesday
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico lawmakers are drafting legislation aimed at providing about $300 million in direct economic aid for the…
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Watch LIVE: Michigan canvassing board certifies Biden’s election win
LANSING, Michigan — Michigan election officials on Monday certified Democrat Joe Biden’s 154,000-vote victory in the state amid President Donald…
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‘The kindest soul you could ever meet’: Beloved El Paso emergency room tech dies of Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — Jose “Jojo” Sanchez, a beloved emergency room technician at Del Sol Medical Center, has died from Covid-19 at age 74. His death…
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AstraZeneca says late-stage trials of its Covid-19 vaccine were ‘highly effective’ in preventing disease
LONDON, England — AstraZeneca says late-stage trials of its Covid-19 vaccine were “highly effective” in preventing the disease. The…
Continue Reading 7 virus deaths, 328 new cases reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported seven new coronavirus-related deaths Monday. The death toll now stands at…
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El Paso county judge has ‘good’ discussion with governor’s office about reimposing curfew
EL PASO, Texas — The prospect for another curfew to be implemented is on the table after El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego had what he called a…
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El Paso’s Jones has 41 yards, TD but Packers fall to Colts 34-31 in OT
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — The Indianapolis defense may have turned Aaron Rodgers into a believer Sunday. Everyone else might want to take notice,…
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