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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A boy from El Paso has earned a Kids World Record for the most stopwatch laps in one minute. Leonardo, the record holder, achieved the milestone on June 17, 2026, according to
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Trump administration is rolling out new changes to student loans, all taking effect on July 1, in hopes that new plans can be "simple and affordable." Student borrower adv
Editor's note: Video above was reported prior to motorcyclist's death EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- One person is dead following a hit-and-run crash involving a motorcycle on Sunday, June 28 in East El Pas
UPDATE: Interstate 10 East at Clint has reopened as of about 5 p.m. after a two-vehicle crash snarled traffic for hours, the Texas Department of Transportation said. EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Two peopl
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The El Paso Police Department says it responded to an "unattended death" near Doniphan Drive on Monday, June 29. The call of the incident came in shortly after 9:30 a.m. along
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The New Mexico Republican Party sent KTSM 9 News a statement about their former Treasurer, who was arrested after allegedly leaving the scene of a deadly hit-and-run crash in
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- UPDATE: New Mexico State Police announced on Saturday afternoon, June 27, that Damien Pacheco was found. Damien Pacheco, 15, was last seen at around 2 a.m. on Saturday, June 2
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. distributes pictures and descriptions of fugitives wanted by the El Paso Police Department and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office weekly throug
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has released a list of road closures for the week of June 26, 2026, that may affect your commute. Maintenance Sunday, June 28, f
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Eastbound lanes on Montana Avenue in far East El Paso is closed due to a vehicle crash, according to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office on Friday, June 26. The crash happened
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Doña Ana Fire Rescue has promoted two leaders to the Deputy Chief positions, "strengthening the organization's leadership team and supporting its mission to provide high-quali
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Two women were arrested in separate smuggling incidents at El Paso ports of entry, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office Western District of Texas. U.S. citizen Michelle Aim
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding travelers that dogs crossing from Mexico into the U.S. must comply with strict requirements amid the threat of New World sc
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A truck snagged a power line, causing a power outage that affected nearly 3,000 customers on Friday, June 26, in Northeast El Paso, a spokesperson said for El Paso Electric. T
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- White Sands National Park is seeking the public's help to contact a visitor who handled a dead bat with their bare hands and brought the animal into the park visitor center. A
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- For the upcoming Electric Light Parade to celebrate 250 years of American history, the City of Las Cruces has named the Grand Marshal of the event. New Mexico native and Maste
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Way Out West Festival has expanded its music lineup with a multi-platinum artist known for his hit song "My Truck." American rapper, singer and songwriter Breland will joi
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Crews with the El Paso Fire Department quickly extinguished a large house fire Thursday afternoon in South-Central El Paso. At around 2:45 p.m., firefighters were dispatched t
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- North and Southbound lanes on Railroad Drive are closed after a train derailed on Wednesday afternoon, June 24, in Northeast El Paso, according to the El Paso Police Departmen
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Mesilla Valley Transportation (MVT), one of North America's largest privately owned transportation companies, is bringing state-of-the-art inspection technology to its fleet t
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- We are closing June with a rainbow of events! EP Sun City Pride is bringing its Pride Parade and PrideFest, while Viva! El Paso is returning for its 45th season. As well, the
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Many Texas school districts, including El Paso, are facing multi-million dollar budget deficits, after the state pulled back on some funding. Texas Education Agency Conservato
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- This Fourth of July marks the 250th anniversary celebration, and with this milestone, millions across the U.S. are celebrating in a big way. Here's an interactive map of Borde
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A former U.S. Army soldier who lived in El Paso pleaded guilty to child exploitation crimes in Texas and Alaska, according to a news release by the Department of Justice on We
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- An animal welfare check of a "severely underweight" pug in Fabens led to the arrest of a 26-year-old woman, according to a news release by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Nearly 4,000 El Paso Electric customers are experiencing a power outage in far East El Paso, according to the utility's power outage map on Tuesday, June 23. According to the
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Downtown El Paso is constantly evolving with initiatives and projects to bring a vibrant and welcoming environment to residents and visitors alike. The El Paso Downtown Manage
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The U.S. Customs and Border Protection El Paso Field Office has appointed two senior executive service leaders to their roster. Ray Provencio has been appointed as the new dir
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Volunteers raced to move boxes labeled “clothes” and “medicine” resting at the center of a restaurant in Central El Paso, all destined for Venezuela, a country devastated by two earthquakes. The two major earthquakes struck the South American country last week but efforts ...
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - El Paso Honda unfurled two large flags today to commemorate the nation's 250th birthday and the grand opening of the dealership's location at 1500 Joe Battle Blvd. Principal dealer for El Paso Honda, Richard Poe II, said this new location was built in response to the ...
New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan on Monday said President Trump "answers more questions" from reporters than his predecessor, former President Biden.
New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan on Monday said President Trump "answers more questions" from reporters than his predecessor, former President Biden.
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A boy from El Paso has earned a Kids World Record for the most stopwatch laps in one minute. Leonardo, the record holder, achieved the milestone on June 17, 2026, according to World Record Kids. In a video from World Record Kids, Leonardo recorded his run, showing he did ...
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Authorities in Southern New Mexico are ramping up patrols near the Doña Ana County International Jetport following reports of stray bullets striking aircraft and nearby homes. A new joint operation is now targeting criminal trespassing and unlawful shooting in the surround...
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KTSM) — Authorities in Southern New Mexico are ramping up patrols near the Santa Teresa airport following reports of stray bullets striking aircraft and nearby homes. A new joint operation is now targeting criminal trespassing and unlawful shooting in the surrounding des...
Por Alexandra Skores y Pete Muntean, CNN Un avión de pasajeros de JetBlue Airways informó haber golpeado a un dron el lunes mientras se preparaba para aterrizar en el Aeropuerto Internacional John F. Kennedy, dijo la Administración Federal de Aviación. El piloto a bordo del vuelo 948 de JetBl...
Courtesy: UTEP Athletics EL PASO, Texas - Oklahoma announced the 2026 season opener against UTEP is moving to Friday, Sept. 4, with kickoff slated for 7 p.m. CT/6 MT in Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. The contest will be streamed on SEC Network+. The Miners and Sooners were originally schedul...
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The moon reaches peak illumination at 7:56 p.m. ET.
Consumers are advised not to eat, sell or serve the recalled products and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers are advised not to eat, sell or serve the recalled products and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- UTEP officially enters a new era as a full-time member of the Mountain West Conference on July 1st. The move places the Miners in one of the nation's premier mid-major leagues, bringing increased competition, regional rivalries, and greater national exposure as the un...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Trump administration is rolling out new changes to student loans, all taking effect on July 1, in hopes that new plans can be "simple and affordable." Student borrower advocacy groups worry the payments will only make it harder with surging inflation. Jack Wallace, lo...
The high today was 98, breaking our 8 day streak of tiple-digit heat. Here's your Misery Meter after our hot weekend. Tuesday will bring the best chance of t-showers for the week, so let's hope we get some rain. Here's your exclusive 9-Hour Forecast for Tuesday. TONIGHT: Tonight: The skies will...
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The City of El Paso said it will continue hosting free FIFA World Cup watch parties Downtown. Soccer fans can watch Mexico play Tuesday and Team USA play Wednesday. Like the previous watch parties, the City will show the games on a big outdoor screen on the Mexican Ame...
Editor's note: Video above was reported prior to motorcyclist's death EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- One person is dead following a hit-and-run crash involving a motorcycle on Sunday, June 28 in East El Paso, according to the El Paso Police Department. As KTSM 9 News previously reported, the crash happ...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Four homes and one commercial building suffered "catastrophic fire damage" on Sunday, June 28, the Alamogordo Fire Department said. The fire happened at the Tinsley Trailer Park. Fire officials said the fire originated in a residential trailer within the trailer park. Inv...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Southwest University has opened its new Southwest University Lounge, or SU Lounge, in far East El Paso. The SU Lounge is designed to serve as a "meeting point between education and personal development, where ideas flourish and meaningful connections are built," the unive...
By Joan Biskupic, CNN Chief Supreme Court Analyst (CNN) — For more than 40 years, since his service as a young Reagan administration lawyer, Chief Justice John Roberts has pressed for an exceptionally powerful US president, one who could fire the heads of independent agencies at any time. In ...
CNN By Joan Biskupic, CNN Chief Supreme Court Analyst (CNN) — For more than 40 years, since his service as a young Reagan administration lawyer, Chief Justice John Roberts has pressed for an exceptionally powerful US president, one who could fire the heads of independent agencies at any time....
Por John Fritze y Devan Cole, CNN El Tribunal Supremo le dio el lunes al presidente Donald Trump una victoria significativa al permitirle destituir a voluntad a los dirigentes de agencias federales que antes eran independientes, derribando en el proceso un precedente de 1935 que podría reordena...
The study's lead researcher said the dementia population is set to grow substantially.
The study's lead researcher said the dementia population is set to grow substantially.
By Nina Giraldo, Sarah Ferris, CNN Westfield, New Jersey (CNN) — One day before Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. planned to return to Washington, the long-missing congressman sat on the steps of his tidy Tudor-style home in North Jersey, sifting through mail beside his wife. Kean, wearing a gray ...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — More than a year after a mass shooting at Young Park left three teenagers dead and 15 others injured, the fourth and final defendant charged in the case is scheduled to stand trial. Gustavo Dominguez, who was 17 at the time of the March 21, 2025 shooting, is scheduled to s...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- El Paso entrepreneur and car dealer Richard Poe II unveiled and celebrated his new El Paso Honda dealership in East El Paso. The new dealership, at 1500 Joe Battle Blvd., celebrated its grand opening on Monday, June 29. The grand-opening celebration also featured a flag-r...
LAS CRUCES, N.M (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces recently recognized the Historic Preservation Committee Chair, Jerry Wallace for receiving the Heritage Preservation Individual Achievement Award from the New Mexico Historic Preservation Division. The 54th Annual Heritage Preservation Awards ce...
By Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — A spokesperson for Sen. Ruben Gallego said Monday that President Donald Trump is “targeting” the Arizona Democrat with a Justice Department investigation into his campaign finances. Reacting to a report of the inquiry in Axios, the spokesperson accused the Justic...
Análisis de Matthew Chance, CNN En las calles de Moscú, conductores descontentos esperan pacientemente gasolina en una larga fila de autos y camionetas en medio de una aguda escasez nacional. Muchos han pasado el día entero, le dicen a CNN, conduciendo en busca de combustible, algo extraordinar...
TMZ received an email from someone claiming to have video of a suspect in the case.
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — Justice Sonia Sotomayor received more than $4,000 in concert tickets from a Puerto Rican record label that counts Bad Bunny among its clients, according to a financial disclosure report made public Monday. Sotomayor, a member of the court’s liberal wing, disclosed ...
CNN By Chelsea Bailey, TuAnh Dam, Alex Stambaugh, Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — Everything changed in a matter of minutes. The wildland firefighters assigned to the Rifle County, Colorado, Helitack crew were among the first to arrive at the Knowles Fire Saturday, as the fast-moving blaze scor...
By Chelsea Bailey, TuAnh Dam, Alex Stambaugh, Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — Everything changed in a matter of minutes. The wildland firefighters assigned to the Rifle County, Colorado, Helitack crew were among the first to arrive at the Knowles Fire Saturday, as the fast-moving blaze scorched t...
By Daniel Wine, CNN Welcome to 5 Things PM! The first full moon of summer — aka the “strawberry moon” — will rise tonight. This is how you can get the best views. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1⃣ Supreme Court In a split decision, the ju...
Por Amen Galinato, CNN La Luna de fresa, que será visible en el cielo esta semana, marcará la primera Luna llena del verano. El lunes, apenas unos días después del solsticio de verano del 21 de junio, los observadores del cielo verán cómo el cuerpo celeste ilumina el cielo nocturno con su res...
By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court’s ruling letting more than a dozen states keep their post-election grace periods for mail ballots is a defeat for President Donald Trump and Republicans ahead of the midterms, but the GOP can still capture significant victories in major election-r...
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