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EPCC gives out backpacks, school supplies to 1.2K students
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Community College (EPCC) gave out backpacks filled with school supplies to 1,200 area K-12 students through its annual School Store. The event was held Saturday, July 20 at the Valle Verde Campus and in partnership with the El Paso Community Foundation. “This effort ensures that students are prepared […]
9/11 Day of Service to provide Farmington Family Crisis Center with landscaping
The 9/11 Day of Service Committee, which seeks opportunities for the Four Corners region to help provide services in honor of those who died on the Sept. 11, 2001, will undertake six projects this year. Those projects will include finding volunteers for the Four Corners 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at...
The Democratic Party Has Lost A Fighter! Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Passes Away at 74
Credit: Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune © Provided by The Texas Tribune. U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, a stalwart of Texas’ Congressional delegation and a champion for progressive causes, passed away on Friday at the age of 74 after battling pancreatic cancer. Jackson Lee, a Houston Democrat, was renowned...
Slow Down – Socorro Cops Are Going Extra Hard On Speeders
From now through August 4th, go easy if you're driving in Socorro. A special operation designed to to reduce speeding will be in effect for the next 2 weeks. Operation: Slowdown is underway in Socorro as part of the Texas Department of Transportation's "Be Safe. Drive Smart" campaign. There will...
Flooding Cancels Racing July 20 at Ruidoso Downs
Ruidoso Downs canceled races 8-12 July 20 after flooding poured into parts of the infield, racetrack, and backstretch areas. The New Mexico track has been hard hit this summer. Last month, nearby wildfires ravaged homes, forests, and brush areas, and in the weeks since, flooding from rainstorms has wreaked havoc.
Santa Fe could become the new home of the Sundance Film Festival
SANTA FE, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — One of the longest-running American film festivals, and a pillar of the independent film industry might relocate to New Mexico. The New Mexico Film Office revealed Friday that Santa Fe is one of the finalist cities being considered by the Sundance Institute to become the new home for the renowned Sundance Film Festival.
Anchorum Health Foundation Commits $25 Million to Improve Health Outcomes in Northern New Mexico
Anchorum Health Foundation (AHF) in Santa Fe has announced a five-year commitment to invest $25 million in five community foundations, aiming to improve health outcomes across northern New Mexico. Anchorum, which received $500 million as part of the 2023 reorganization of Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, focuses on addressing...
UTEP, NMSU stoked to be part of EA Sports College Football 25’s long-awaited return
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Friday marked the worldwide launch of ‘EA Sports College Football 25’, one of the most highly anticipated video games to hit the market. “I’ve gone as far as to say I think this [College Football 25] will be the most popular sports video game of all-time.” UTEP quarterback Cade McConnell […]
LAPS Foundation Recognizes 2024 Community Service Scholarship Winners And Career Technical Scholarship Winner
Luke Favorite, left, with his Educator of Distinction Debbie Grothaus. Photo by Jessica Booton Photography. John Cawkwell, left, and Educator of Distinction Debbie Grothaus. Photo by Jessica Booton Photography. BY JENNIFER MCCUMBER. Executive Director. Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation. The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation awarded six community service scholarships...
One-on-one with Niesha Burgher ahead of first Olympic Games
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Former Miner Niesha Burgher is exactly 16 days away from making her first Olympic appearance competing in the 200-meter. “Knowing that I train and I prepare, I know I can compete against anyone," Burgher said. "I don’t compare myself to anyone, I’m the best too so at the end of the day, I’ll just show up.”
Los Alamos Couple Andy And Devon Lee Celebrate Triumph At 2024 Wife-Carrying World Championships In Findland
Andy Lee of Los Alamos jumps into the ‘Wife Pond’ with wife Devon Lee on his back at the 2024 Wife Carrying World Championships on July 5 in Sonkajärvi, Finland. Photo by Kindra McAllister. Kindra McAllister, Andy Lee, Kalob Bowman and Taylor McAllister win bronze in a...
Festival Of Trees Christmas In July Event This Weekend!
Or the final Festival of Trees event this weekend at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. Courtesy photo. Snowman and Santa and many other great items were donated by the Swickley family for the final Festival of Trees event this weekend at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. Courtesy photo. COMMUNITY News:
DASO: Fake ‘orders of arrest’ being sent via smartphone
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office wants to warn residents about fake “orders of arrest” being sent using smartphones. Victims are told to buy grocery store gift cards or make payments via cash apps like Venmo, the Sheriff’s Office said. The order of arrest may appear legitimate, since it contains […]
Potentially strong weekend storms — Your 9-Day Forecast
The official high today is 98; the record, 111 set in 2023. At 3:35 AM this morning, Las Cruces airport reported heavy rainfall from overnight t-showers. Even the west side of El Paso received a little bit of rain near dawn. Weather Watcher Marcos T sent in this picture of yesterday’s t-showers. Though we are […]
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