‘It gives me hope’: NMSU sees low virus positivity rate a month into semester
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Four weeks after students’ return to campus, New Mexico State University has had a total of 16 people test positive for the…
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As many as 51% of all school employees are at increased risk of Covid-19, study finds
School districts across the country are navigating how to reopen safely amid the deadly coronavirus pandemic, and the results of a new study could…
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UTEP ‘Marching Miners’ band loud and proud amid pandemic
EL PASO, Texas – It was never a question of “if” the UTEP Marching Miners would play at football games this fall, but for band director Dr. Andrew…
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City of El Paso to fund free childcare for parents through year’s end at YWCA sites
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso has announced a new partnership with the YWCA El Paso del Norte Region to provide free childcare for…
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After 1st week of school, Canutillo ISD says 2 test positive for virus
CANUTILLO, Texas – Two people in the Canutillo Independent School District have tested positive for Covid-19, the district announced Friday…
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Anthony High School athletes adjust to safety protocols as in-person practices resume
ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — After just more than a month of virtual practices, Anthony Independent School District fall sports teams are practicing in…
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‘Disconnect to history’: El Paso museum director reacts to survey showing young Americans know little about the Holocaust
EL PASO, Texas — A disturbingly large number of young Americans don’t know the basic, yet horrific, details of the Holocaust. The Conference on…
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Loretto Academy returns to virtual learning after student tests positive for virus
EL PASO, Texas — Middle and high school students at Loretto Academy have returned to online instruction after one student tested positive for…
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‘They want to be here because their friends are here’: Fabens ISD welcomes back 1st group of students to campus
FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — Fabens Independent School District welcomed back its first group of students to campus this week. Families in the district…
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Las Cruces Public Schools to stay with online learning for semester
You can watch the meeting in the video player at the bottom of this article. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of…
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Americas High School student tests positive for virus, recovering at home
EL PASO, Texas – An Americas High School student has self-reported testing positive for the coronavirus and is now self-quarantining at home,…
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EPISD eliminating homework for students during virtual learning
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District announced a new policy Tuesday that eliminates homework for students while virtual learning…
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‘They’re still being physically distant’: How Canutillo ISD physical education classes are adapting to the pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Classrooms and school campuses have faced major changes during the pandemic. Desk dividers, face coverings and temperature…
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UTEP says virus mitigation efforts successful as 3rd week of college semester begins
EL PASO, Texas — As the semester enters its third week, University of Texas El Paso officials tout their mitigation efforts to keep the spread of…
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Las Cruces Catholic School is in-person and virus free, but LCPS could stay online all semester
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After four weeks of face-to-face instruction, Las Cruces Catholic School has had no reported cases of Covid-19. “Our kids…
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EPISD plans to start resuming in-person classes on Oct. 1
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District on Monday announced a plan for in-person classes to resume beginning on Oct. 1 for parents…
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With students on campus, NMSU develops Covid-19 contact tracing app
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Contact tracing just became easier on one Borderland college campus. “What we wanted to do is to provide the quickest way…
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El Paso youth music organization earns prestigious national award
EL PASO, Texas – From success in strings to success in school, young El Paso musicians have learned to thrive in the Tocando Music Project. “It…
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Anthony Elementary in Gadsden ISD to reopen after employee cleared of coronavirus
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico – Anthony Elementary School has been cleared to resume its normal schedule of online instruction on Monday after an…
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New Mexico’s school teachers safe from legal liability amid virus
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico officials have clarified that teachers won’t be on the hook for lawsuits that might stem from Covid-19…
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3,000 UTEP students graduate at virtual commencement ceremony
EL PASO, Texas — Instead of multiple in-person ceremonies, 3,000 graduates participated Saturday in a virtual commencement at the University of…
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Employee at Mayfield High in Las Cruces tests positive for virus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – An employee at Mayfield High School has tested positive for the coronavirus, officials with the Las Cruces Public Schools…
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Police seek armed gunman who robbed teen ‘ghost hunters’ at El Paso High School
El PASO, Texas – The El Paso Police Department said Saturday it is now seeking the public’s help in locating a man who robbed two teenagers at…
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Why UTEP moved graduation ceremonies online, but allowed fans at football games
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 is learning more about how UTEP came to the decision to move graduation ceremonies online, instead of holding it in-person.…
Continue Reading Gadsden ISD now closes 2 elementary schools amid virus outbreak among district staff
UPDATE #3: Gadsden ISD announced late Friday the additional closure of La Union Elementary after an employee reported contact with an individual…
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Gadsden schools chief named New Mexico’s ‘Superintendent of the Year’
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico – The superintendent of the Gadsden Independent School District has garnered a big statewide honor. Travis Dempsey, in his…
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Should you send your children back to school or not? El Paso psychiatrist offers tips to help you decide
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some parents have already made the decision, while others are still mulling it over. Deciding between distance learning and…
Continue Reading EPISD extends school reopening survey deadline to Friday for parents
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District said it’s still waiting to hear from 7,500 parents regarding how or if they’d like their…
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El Paso area schools welcome influx of PPE supplies from state
EL PASO, Texas — A considerable influx of potentially life-saving personal protection equipment was recently sent to schools in the El Paso region…
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‘This is going to be different’: school districts implement changes to lunchtime
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As more and more students in the Borderland return to their classrooms, they’re confronted with a new normal: face mask…
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