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Blanco woman missing for nearly 10 years found dead
The body of a Blanco woman missing for nearly 10 years was found July 3 by a person walking in the area, according to the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office. Sharron Holcomb was 64 years old when she disappeared Nov. 18, 2014. She was last seen at 1 p.m. that day, driving away from her Farmington-based business Holcomb Oil and Gas Co. Her car was later found at the family home in Bloomfield, but she was not home.
Judge sets trial date for man accused of shooting during Española protest
ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – A man accused of attempted murder after opening fire at a protest last year and injuring a man will go to trial in October. Ryan Martinez is charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and reckless driving. He’s accused of shooting Jacob Johns in September 2023 during a […]
Maria Estrada promoted at KASA-TV
Maria Estrada has been promoted to managing editor at KASA-TV Telemundo Nuevo México. Estrada joined the Albuquerque station in August 2022 as a news producer. She will now oversee day-to-day editorial content for Telemundo Nuevo México and its live local newscasts weekdays at 5 and 10 p.m. Estrada,...
Farmington man arrested in possible gang-related drive-by
A Farmington man was arrested in connection to what could be a gang-related shooting in Bloomfield, according to police. Kayin Lee Candelaria, 25, was charged with four fourth-degree felonies including shooting at a dwelling, shooting at or from a motor vehicle and two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Registration Now Open For Oct. 20 Knights Of Columbus Annual Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament
The 2024 Los Alamos Knights of Columbus golf tournament will be held at Towa Golf Course on Aug. 10. This is a charity tournament that supports scholarships for high school seniors in Northern New Mexico. Last year’s tournament recognized Deacon Don Lucero and his many contributions to the Community of...
Texas Drivers (Again) Asked Not To Drive Their Cars
It's partly due to the summer heat but the possibility of Texas drivers being asked to leave their cars parked again will continue into winter. Warmer temperatures and certain weather conditions can lead to an increase in ozone levels which can be harmful. To ease these levels, millions of Texans are being asked ... for the 2nd time this month ... to leave their cars at home.
Why EPISD plans to enroll all eighth graders into Algebra 1
El Paso Independent School District middle schoolers will be automatically enrolled in an advanced math class starting in August, with the plan of getting nearly all eighth graders enrolled in Algebra 1 by the 2025-26 school year. This comes as school districts throughout the state ramp up advanced math class...
Kodiak's first driverless semi trucks are rolling in Texas
Kodiak Robotics will supply autonomous driving technology to Atlas Energy Solutions, a key player in the fracking business, it announced Tuesday. Atlas plans to take delivery of its first two Kodiak-equipped trucks by the end of the year. Driving the news: The companies said they've already completed a fully driverless...
El Paso Walmart gunman due back in court in September
The man who admitted to the Aug. 3, 2019, Cielo Vista Walmart mass shooting is scheduled to be back in a state courtroom in September, more than five years since the shooting that killed 23 people and wounded 22 others. District Judge Sam Medrano has set a scheduling conference for...
Central neighborhood association to host Episd school closures discussion
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Central neighborhood association will host a discussion regarding the El Paso Independent School DIstrict school closures. It will happen June 22nd at the Grandview Senior Center on 3134 Jefferson Avenue from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. It will be a joint meeting with the...
‘You are going to kill me’: Family of vet killed in police altercation suing El Paso police, fire
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The family of 36-year-old U.S. veteran Michael Charles Thompson has filed a civil lawsuit against the El Paso Police Department and others. Thompson, a father of two daughters, died June 27, 2022 in the parking lot of the convenience store at 5830 Dyer in Northeast El Paso.
Montwood HS students win first place at international health competition in Houston
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A group of Socorro ISD students are celebrating a major victory after they took home first place at an international health competition in Houston two weekends ago. In mid-July, students at Montwood High School attended Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) in Houston, an...
UTEP Softball Inks Paige Lassiter to 2025 Roster
EL PASO – UTEP softball welcomes the addition of three-time NJCAA champion Paige Lassiter announced by Head Coach T.J. Hubbard . Lassiter is set to don the Miner uniform for the upcoming fall of 2024. Paige Lassiter | RHP | 5-4 | Florida Southwestern State | Tampa, Florida (Alonso HS) Paige Lassiter, a native of Tampa, Florida, began her high school journey at Tampa Catholic High School, where she excelled in softball. During her freshman year, her team achieved a 13-10 record, improving to an impressive 19-9 in her sophomore year, earning the top spot in their district and ranking...
El Paso man sentenced to 19 years for shooting Border Patrol agent
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A federal judge sentenced an El Paso man to 19 years in prison for shooting at a U.S. Border Patrol agent, the U.S. District Attorney of New Mexico announced Friday. Robert Esquivel was convicted of attempted murder of an officer, aggravated assault of an officer with a deadly weapon, discharge of […]
Public can learn more about proposed ‘deck plaza’ project over I-10
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The community is invited to learn more about the proposed project to build a “deck plaza” over Interstate 10 in El Paso’s Downtown corridor. An open house meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30 at the Center for Civic Engagement on the 17th floor of the Blue […]
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