Trump spends Easter weekend pondering the ‘biggest decision’ of his presidency
President Donald Trump will watch Easter come and go this weekend without the nation “raring to go” as a new debate buds over whether May…
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El Paso Sheriff’s deputies search for 2 missing teen girls
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies on Saturday were looking for two missing teenage girls, both believed to be runaways, and put…
Continue ReadingGusty Winds This Holiday Weekend
El Paso, Texas- Cooler air has worked its way into the borderland as a low pressure system begins to track east. We won’t see any moisture from the…
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These volunteer tax preparers are helping low-income families get their stimulus payments
Over the past two weeks, the nonprofit group Tax Help Colorado has been on the receiving end of panicked emails and calls from low-income people…
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Covid-19 has inflamed racism against Asian-Americans. Here’s how to fight back
“Cover your face and don’t forget your sunglasses!” I sent this text message to my 36-year-old Asian American cousin, who lives in…
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President Trump is wrong in so many ways about hydroxychloroquine studies. Here are the facts
There are several treatments being studied to prevent or treat coronavirus, but President Trump has been a cheerleader for one in particular:…
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Gentlemen, start your wheelbarrows! Meet the Nigerian kids ingeniously remaking famous videos with household objects
A group of Nigerian kids are proving that when it comes to getting creative, less can sometimes be more. The Ikorodu Bois — brothers Muiz…
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El Paso reports 2nd virus death as cases rise over 250: See the map
EL PASO, Texas — A woman in her 70s has become El Paso’s second coronavirus death in as many days, health officials confirmed Friday. The woman died…
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Virus creates rough ride for Borderland truckers trying to keep store shelves stocked
EL PASO, Texas — Truckers and freight brokers are feeling the impact of Covid-19 as they work in overdrive to stock the shelves inside stores across…
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Babyface announces he and his family have recovered from coronavirus
Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds’ birthday came with a double dose of good news Friday. Not only did the singer and producer celebrate…
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‘Shelter in Books’ matches teacher requests for books for students with donations to El Paso book publisher
EL PASO, Texas — Teachers and parents are searching for ways to keep their students reading while everyone is staying home during the COVID-19…
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‘El Paso Strong’ tree wearing mask brings ‘lots of smiles’ during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Centers for Disease Control is recommending all people wear cloth masks if they have to leave their homes during the…
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The coronavirus pandemic could threaten global food supply, UN warns
As the novel coronavirus pandemic shuts down businesses globally and sends countries into lockdown, the disruptions are threatening to cut off supply…
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Gov’t watchdog says Border Patrol needlessly spent $12M at Tornillo facility
EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection needlessly spent around $12 million last year to guard, house and feed as many as 2,500…
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The coronavirus pandemic could threaten global food supply, UN warns
As the novel coronavirus pandemic shuts down businesses globally and sends countries into lockdown, the disruptions are threatening to cut off supply…
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US border agent arrested on suspicion of child sex crimes
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A U.S. Border Patrol agent, who police say barricaded himself in a church for four hours, is facing charges on suspicion of…
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Las Cruces City Council extends emergency due to virus; approves $684,000 more in aid to schools & non-profits
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Las Cruces City Council voted unanimously Friday to extend the mayor’s emergency proclamation due to the coronavirus…
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Borderland clergy cope with no in-person church services for Easter Sunday
EL PASO, Texas — “It’s the first time after 2,000 years, can you imagine? The church with persecution and a lot of sickness and…
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US coronavirus cases top 500,000 as researchers say the worst is yet to come in Texas and Florida
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the United States topped 500,000 on Friday as health officials reported the highest number of death in a…
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Las Cruces parks closed, but residents still gathering prompts police patrols
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces police officers will patrol the parks on Easter weekend to stop crowds from gathering and spreading Covid-19.…
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El Paso teen sisters raise money to feed healthcare workers during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Two local sisters are using their spare time during this pandemic to raise money, and feed first-responders and healthcare workers…
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El Paso hospital warehouse manager accused of stealing boxes of N-95 medical masks
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso hospital warehouse manager was arrested by police after they said he was caught red-handed placing boxes of…
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Virus outbreak at El Paso Psychiatric Center infects 11
EL PASO, Texas — A total of eleven staff members and patients at the El Paso Psychiatric Center have tested positive for novel coronavirus, sources…
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Windy Weekend
A decent amount of sunshine for the weekend but the winds will crank up later Saturday and Sunday. Gusts will be from the W/NW at 40 mph from 6 pm…
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Publisher of hydroxychloroquine study touted by Trump says the research didn’t meet its standards
President Trump has been a cheerleader for the drug hydroxychloroquine, pointing in a tweet and in person to a French study as evidence that one…
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2 more deaths reported as total New Mexico virus cases surpasses 1,000
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The New Mexico Department of Health reported two additional deaths in the state from the coronavirus on Friday, while…
Continue Reading Private jet carrying vacationers turned back after landing in the south of France
A group of international vacationers who flew from London to the south of France in a private jet were turned away by French police after they…
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New Mexico lawmakers want probe of 2 virus cases at Otero ICE facility
(Editor’s note: This article has been updated to correct that these are two reported cases of the virus. The initial headline said ‘deaths’ as…
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Las Cruces health clinic employee diagnosed with coronavirus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — An employee for a government-funded healthcare clinic in Las Cruces has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to…
Continue Reading Not everyone wants ‘Tiger King’ in their life, even in quarantine
While Netlix reports that millions of people have watched “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness,” it has some notable detractors. Larry…
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