El Paso newscaster Fidel Moreno-Meza leaving Channel 4-KDBC, Channel 14-KFOX in August

A newscaster announced his departure amid reported production changes happening Aug. 5 at channels Channel 4-KDBC and Channel 14-KFOX.

Fidel Moreno-Meza, morning anchor for CBS4 Mornings and CBS4 at Noon, is taking on a new role in Las Vegas. His last day on air for El Paso will be Friday, Aug. 2, he said in a Facebook post on Wednesday, July 24.

“I've got some bittersweet news for you. After nearly three years here in the Sun City, the sun is setting on my time here. Friday, August 2nd, will be my last day on air with the wonderful team at CBS4 and KFOX14,” the post said.

Hey El Paso,I've got some bittersweet news for you. After nearly three years here in the Sun City, the sun is setting...

Posted by Fidel Moreno-Meza on Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Moreno-Meza was hired as a multimedia journalist in 2021 and previously worked in Kansas City, Missouri, according to his bio on the station’s website.

In an email to the El Paso Times, Sinclair Broadcast Group, the company that owns the two stations, said it would be making changes and refocusing resources in the market.

More: News production changes coming to CBS4 and KFOX14 in El Paso

The company declined to answer if the move would result in layoffs.

In his Facebook post, Moreno-Meza said his choice was a personal one.

“This is a completely personal choice, and I did have the option of staying here in El Paso, but it is time to be closer to family and loved ones. It's an opportunity I couldn't pass up,” the post said.

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