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Lobos Get 219 Named MW All-Academic
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The University of New Mexico had 144 honorees to the Spring 2024 Academic All-Mountain West team as the Lobos had the second-most for the spring in the league to give UNM 219 for the academic year. Overall, 1,241 student-athletes were named to the Spring 2024 Academic All-Mountain West team across the sports of swimming and diving, men’s and women’s basketball, gymnastics, men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track and field, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s tennis, softball and baseball.
Brand-new Sandoval County Public Safety Building is open for business
A large crowd of Sandoval County, Rio Rancho and New Mexico leaders gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate the opening of the brand new Sandoval County Public Safety Building. The event drew nearly 100 people including Sandoval County commissioners Jay Block; Katherine Bruch and Dave Heil; Rio Rancho City Councilor Nicole List; state Rep. Joshua Hernandez; Sandoval County Sheriff Jesse James Casaus; and New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.
Gala builds support, funds for food security
Saturday’s Gala in the Garden was a chance not just to raise funds for the mission of The Commons: Center for Food Security and Sustainability, but also to highlight the success of entrepreneurs providing food to the community. Saturday’s gala was sold out of tickets by the time the...
Connie Mack parade welcomes ballplayers to town
The boys of summer arrive this week to participate in the annual Connie Mack World Series at Ricketts Park, and the Connie Mack World Series Parade will help kick off the event at 10 a.m. Friday in downtown Farmington. Twelve teams arrive between noon and 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the...
2 El Paso TV Stations Drop News Operations
El Paso is in danger of becoming a “news desert”, according to the chair of the communications department at UTEP. This follows the announcement that two local television stations, CBS4 (KDBC) and KFOX14, will shut down most, if not ALL of its. news operations. The two stations are...
Get Ready for El Paso ISD’s Epic 2nd Annual Back to School Fiesta!
A few El Paso School districts have already begun the school year, and if you’re part of the El Paso Independent school district then mark your calendars, because El Paso ISD is back with its 2nd Annual Back to School Fiesta!. This isn't just any school event. This Fiesta...
A Black Man's Death in the Back of a Police Car Was Ruled a Homicide, So Why Haven't Any Arrests Been Made?
On June 27, 2022, officers were called to a convenience store in El Paso, Texas after it was reported a man “exhibited signs of mental distress and appeared to be experiencing visual and auditory hallucinations,” according to court documents obtained by ABC. Suggested Reading. The man, 36-year-old Michael...
City asks community to weigh in on future climate strategies
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso kicked off its official launch of the Regional Climate Action Plan (CAP) on Tuesday, July 23, with the first of five touchpoints in the Climate Engagement Series. The Chihuahuan Desert Climate Collaborative (CDCC) showcased opportunities for a dynamic regional CAP to tackle climate challenges the […]
Borderland chef gains national recognition as champion of Food Network’s “Chopped”
El Paso, Texas (KVIA) -- A Borderland chef is gaining more national recognition following his second recent appearance on the Food Network. Chef Enrique Lozano was a participant on Tuesday's episode of the cooking show "Chopped." Lozano was named champion in the July 23rd broadcast of the show after putting his skills to the test and coming out on top against three other competitors.
El Paso County Public Works to host community cleanup events Saturday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The County of El Paso announced it will be hosting two free community cleanup events this coming Saturday in the Lower Valley and northwestern parts of the county. The county's public works office will be offering no-cost disposal of unwanted items, with some restrictions on passenger tires, bulk trash, and The post El Paso County Public Works to host community cleanup events Saturday appeared first on KVIA.
Man arrested in weekend bar shooting that left one Fort Bliss soldier dead, another injured
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso Police have arrested a 22 year-old El Paso man for a shooting at an Eastside bar over the weekend that left one man dead and another injured. As ABC-7 reported earlier this week, police responded to the shooting at Legendz Bar near the intersection of Vista Del Sol The post Man arrested in weekend bar shooting that left one Fort Bliss soldier dead, another injured appeared first on KVIA.
El Paso could cut county services as cost of migrant arrests grows
EL PASO, Texas - The County of El Paso could see cuts to services if the state doesn't pay for inmates arrested under Operation Lone Star. El Paso County says it has lost up to $20 million due to recent border smuggling arrests. The county commissioner there says they could...
El Paso retiree cuts energy use but sees higher electric bill
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — One El Paso retiree says he cut back on energy usage during the summer months, but is still seeing a higher electric bill. John Conwell's electric bill from El Paso Electric shows he cut his July power use from roughly 2,000 kilowatts in 2023 to roughly 1,700 this year.
Doña Ana Arts Council director stepping down
The Doña Ana Arts Council announced the departure of executive director Araceli Solis Wednesday in a news release inviting applications for an interim leader. Solis “will be transitioning from our organization to pursue personal professional endeavors,” the nonprofit stated in a news release. A former art teacher at Sierra Middle School and 20-year educator, Solis had held the position since February 2023, when she succeeded Greg Smith as executive director.
FBI warns El Pasoans about toll road text scams
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A new type of scam is targeting El Pasoans via text. El Paso's FBI office shared an example on x.com (formerly Twitter) of a message from "Texas Toll Services" threatening a $150 charge if the balance was not paid. https://twitter.com/FBIElPaso/status/1815741705754186047. Since March 2024, the FBI...
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