Trick-or-treating, costume masks and Halloween parties discouraged by CDC this year
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued its first guidance for the holidays, including Halloween, amid the raging coronavirus…
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This beer company will pay you $50,000 to travel the country
They say if you love your job, you’ll never work a day in your life. Well, it seems Michelob Ultra might have that job — at least for one…
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Parks in Dona Ana County reopen after being closed during pandemic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Here’s some good news for people who like to get outdoors. Parks managed by Dona Ana County’s Facilities and Parks…
Continue Reading A rare blue moon will light up the sky on Halloween
Spooky season is almost upon us — and this year it will be a little bit spookier. The night sky on Halloween will be illuminated by a blue…
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Sunday Funday Moment: 9-year-old El Paso twins create face mask business
EL PASO, Texas– Two 9-year-old El Paso twins are putting their tie-dye skills to good use during this pandemic and all for a good cause. When…
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NMSU Art Museum finally allowed to open back up on campus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The New Mexico State University Art Museum is opening back up for the first time in more than five months, a major relief…
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Community Champion: Former El Paso soccer star finds success as soccer television reporter
EL PASO, Texas — Jenny Chiu’s dream was to play professional soccer, but her journey toward that goal went another direction. In high school, Chiu…
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Iconic La Union Corn Maze to open with some restrictions
ANTHONY, New Mexico — One of the Borderland’s most iconic corn mazes will open during the pandemic with some restrictions. The La Union Maze will…
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Group of El Paso food trucks relocate to new location after city enforcement sweep
EL PASO, Texas — The corner of Upper Valley and Artcraft was a place to indulge in almost a dozen food vendors on a daily basis. That was until…
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Wanted: People who want to get paid to taste cheeseburgers
For burger lovers out there, a dream job has opened up: getting paid to eat cheeseburgers. In honor of National Cheeseburger Day on Friday,…
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El Paso’s city sports leagues to resume play this weekend
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso’s Parks and Recreation Department announced Thursday evening that it will resume City Sports Leagues as of this…
Continue Reading Stellar deals at Caribbean and Mexican hotels and resorts
Warm sun, soft white-sand beaches and cool cocktails are a draw at any time, but they’re especially tempting in the current travel climate.…
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This year’s El Paso Film Festival will be available over multiple streaming platforms
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Film Festival is taking a different format this year because of the pandemic. The festival, considered one of the…
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El Paso’s Chalk the Block seeking artists, vendors for virtual event this year
EL PASO, Texas – Chalk the Block, the Borderland’s largest public arts festival, is going virtual this year, because of the pandemic. And artists…
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‘El Refinado’ expands, offers new services geared toward double date nights
EL PASO, Texas – The pandemic has made it tough for couples to go out on dates. In July, Borderland entrepreneur Randol Trail opened up his new…
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El Pasoans mourn loss of Luby’s cafeterias after decades of remembrances
EL PASO, Texas — The Texas-based cafeteria chain Luby’s has announced that the restaurant will soon be shutting its doors for good. In the 24…
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Barbie unveils 2nd doll in Dia De Muertos collection
LOS ANGELES, California — After last year’s instant fandom, Barbie is back with a second Dia De Muertos collectibles doll to honor Mexican…
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Private theater rentals offer El Pasoans safe and comfortable option to watch movies
EL PASO, Texas — Renting out an entire movie theater for yourself isn’t something new, but these days as theaters struggle with the difficulties of…
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Whataburger named ’official burger’ of the Dallas Cowboys
DALLAS, Texas – Two icons in the Lone Star State have announced a Texas-sized partnership, ABC affiliate KSAT reported. Whataburger was named the…
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El Paso Playhouse resumes productions; new social distancing policies in place
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Playhouse has resumed performances for audiences in person. The organization reports only about a third of seats…
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St. Anthony’s drive-thru bazaar serving hundreds of cars this holiday weekend
EL PASO, Texas — A different kind of St. Anthony’s Bazaar as Covid-19 pandemic continues. St. Anthony’s Seminary is turning their annual Labor Day…
Continue Reading What’s open and closed on Labor Day 2020
Every year on Labor Day, Americans celebrate the US labor movement, as well as the countless hard workers who built this country and keep it running…
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El Paso International Airport hosts ‘Food Trucks on the Fly’ each weekend in September
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso International Airport is hosting local eateries for “Food Trucks on the Fly” during weekends in September, and not…
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Sunday Funday Moment: ‘Flamingo Flocking’ fundraiser helps local Girl Scout Troop raise funds during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas– Imagine waking up bright and early one day and seeing a dozen pink flamingos in your front yard with a sign reading, ‘You’ve been…
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What you need to know if you’re attending UTEP’s football opener
EL PASO, Texas — Football is back in the Borderland. The UTEP Miners kick off their home opener against Stephen F. Austin on Saturday at 7 p.m.…
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El Paso Marathon will have live racing with limited field in February
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Marathon will have live racing in February. Organizers made the announcement Friday afternoon. The event’s three…
Continue Reading If you plan to be social for Labor Day weekend, here’s how to lower your risk of Covid-19 infection
Labor Day weekend is one of the biggest social gathering holidays in the US, which poses added risk to most celebrations when they coincide with a…
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Top suggestions for an El Paso ‘staycation’ during the Labor Day holiday weekend
EL PASO, Texas — With Covid-19 restrictions and quarantines in place prohibiting mass gatherings and trips to New Mexico, El Paso tourism leaders…
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Community Champion: El Paso teacher hopes to land cover of fitness magazine
EL PASO, Texas – An El Paso high school teacher needs some help if she wants to land the cover of a fitness magazine. Clarissa Marquez is an English…
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Country music star Jon Pardi promises a fun time for Minerpalooza virtual concert
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP Miner fans don’t have to worry about missing this years Minerpalooza due to the pandemic. The 30th Minerpalooza celebration…
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