Add this superfood to your diet to help manage weight and lower blood pressure
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Eating at least three servings of whole grains each day can keep your weight, blood pressure and blood sugar levels in check…
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Sunday Funday Moment: El Paso Times journalist adopts stray Juarez dog found by CBP officers
El Paso, Texas– Dogs. We don’t deserve them sometimes, but we need them, especially during the tough times in life. Today’s moment is a story of…
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Las Cruces to host watch parties for July 11 Virgin Galactic space launch
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — To commemorate Virgin Galactic’s historic Unity 22 test flight from Spaceport America on July 11, the City of Las Cruces…
Continue Reading Low-income families urged to register with IRS to get child tax credit payments
WASHINGTON, DC — Low-income people should register for the expanded child tax credit with the Internal Revenue Service so they can receive up…
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Anthony, Sunland Park among safest places to live in New Mexico
ANTHONY, New Mexico — Two El Paso-area communities are among the safest places to live in New Mexico, according to a new report from Safewise.…
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Your guide to 4th of July fireworks displays in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas — After a pandemic-induced hiatus last year, Fourth of July celebrations are back in action for 2021 in far west Texas and southern…
Continue Reading What’s open and closed this July 4th weekend
By Rachel Trent, CNN This Independence Day, many Americans are celebrating much more than the 13 colonies’ split from Great Britain. This…
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What fireworks are allowed in El Paso, Dona Ana and Otero counties? Here are the answers
EL PASO, Texas — With 4th of July just around the corner, fireworks stand operators want residents and visitors to the Borderland to know…
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Sunday Funday Moment: El Paso sisters spend summer break creating vintage boutique, ‘Whole Lota Denim’
El Paso, Texas– Three El Paso sisters are hoping to bring big city fashion to the borderland for an affordable price. Savannah Sky, Phoenix and…
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The Nate-ure Report: New Life at the El Paso Zoo
EL PASO, Texas – We’re all feeling a sense of new life this summer, and the same can be said at the El Paso zoo! Since re-opening to the public in…
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La Viña Winery hosting 4th of July Celebration
ANTHONY, New Mexico — New Mexico is officially open at full capacity, just in time for the 4th of July weekend. La Viña Winery in Anthony has had…
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El Paso International Airport expecting busy 4th of July weekend
EL PASO, Texas — More El Pasoans are expected to take to the skies this Forth of July weekend. Travel experts predict this weekend will be the…
Continue Reading Starbucks is testing out selling these popular drinks on Facebook and Instagram
SEATTLE, Washington — Starbucks knows that certain off-menu drinks dreamed up by its customers have become popular. So it’s trying out a…
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El Paso photographer takes photo of beachside proposal, finds couple through Twitter
SACRAMENTO, California — From El Paso, Texas to Sacramento, California with love. An El Paso-based photographer made it her mission to track down a…
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Sunday Funday Moment: Retired El Paso firefighter creates iconic Borderland buildings from scratch
El Paso, Texas– As parent’s sometimes we buy our children toys that never get played with. That was the case for Hector Gonzales Jr. When he…
Continue Reading Travel to Mexico during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
CNN staff If you’re planning to travel to Mexico, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the…
Continue Reading Fireworks ‘back with a bang’ at El Paso County’s Ascarate Park on July 4th
EL PASO, Texas — It’s another sign of returning to normal, with in-person fireworks. El Paso County will host a Fourth of July celebration, with…
Continue Reading International Day of Yoga 2021: Find the path to your well-being
Maybe you need a mental escape from stress. Perhaps you need time to rejuvenate your health. You might simply want to feel more limber. The…
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Father’s Day Fast Facts
Here is a look at Father’s Day, celebrated the third Sunday in June. Facts June 20, 2021 – Father’s Day. According to Hallmark,…
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Sunday Funday Moment: 8-year-old El Paso boy mails ‘hugs’ to those struggling with depression
EL PASO, Texas– Joseph Cobb’s dad has been stationed at Fort Bliss for a few months now and It was a few months ago when his mom decided to post a…
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El Paso senior centers officially reopen after public outcry: ‘We ain’t got nothing to do’
UPDATE, July 6: The city of El Paso on Tuesday officially reopened some of its senior centers. The city’s ten senior centers will open once a week,…
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Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta releases this year’s schedule of events
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta organizers have released the schedule of events for 2021’s 49th annual event. According to ABC…
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Lost Kingdom is 3rd El Paso water park to open for summer
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso officials have now opened the third of four city-operated water parks for the summer. The Mayan-themed Lost Kingdom…
Continue Reading What to do to stay safe around water this summer at the pool or beach
With summer in full swing and excessive heat waves rolling through parts of the country, taking a dip in water can be a refreshing way to cool off.…
Continue Reading What’s open and closed on Friday now that Juneteenth is a federal holiday
RELATED STORY: Some El Paso city, county facilities closed Friday for Juneteenth Most federal government employees across the country have Friday off…
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Cool Canyon Nights kicks off at McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre
UPDATE, June 17: Cool Canyon Nights, one of El Paso’s most beloved free outdoor music series, kicks off its 2021 schedule this…
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Community Champions: Hanks wrestlers sign to wrestle at next level
EL PASO, Texas – Hanks High School has produced some of the best wrestlers in the state of Texas. The Knights have won several state titles in…
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Borderland Girl Scouts have 100,000 boxes of unsold cookies due to the pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Girl Scout cookie season usually comes to an end by March, however this year’s cookie sales are far from over and the pandemic is…
Continue Reading Dunkin’s new menu item explodes in your mouth
Dunkin’ has a fitting new treat for people breaking out of their personal bubbles after a long 15 months. It’s appropriately called…
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El Paso’s LGBTQ+ community to celebrate PRIDE month all summer long
El Paso, Texas — The LGBTQ+ community celebrates PRIDE month every June. After the pandemic put a halt to last year’s El Paso Sun City PRIDE…
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