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Petition to make Ayanna Pressley Speaker garners 58K+ signatures

Pressley has not expressed interest in launching a bid to challenge the speakership from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), who is poised to become the country’s first Black speaker at the start of the 120th Congress in January....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Nov 12, 2026

Biden says he would not have proceeded with campaign had he known he had cancer

By Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — Former President Joe Biden said in an interview released on Wednesday that his debate performance with Donald Trump in 2024 “was not very consequential” and that he would have not tried to seek a second term had he known he had cancer. The intervi...

KVIA ABC-7Nov 11, 2026

How does Salmonella contaminate everything under the sun?

By Kimberly Baker for The Conversation Does it feel like Salmonella is contaminating everything these days? From the food you eat and the pets you love to the surfaces you touch and the recreational areas you enjoy, this deadly bacterium can be found almost everywhere. As of Augu...

KVIA ABC-7Nov 11, 2026

NM veterans encouraged to claim lifetime State Park access

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The New Mexico State Parks Division and New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) are encouraging veterans to take advantage of a benefit that lasts well beyond the Veterans Day holiday: free lifetime access to state parks for eligible New Mexico ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Nov 10, 2026

What’s the most efficient way to manage email campaigns for a large team?

By Jessica Delahunt for Validity When you’re running email campaigns with a large team, there’s plenty of room for error. From miscommunication to branding inconsistency, unclear expectations to a lack of documented processes, these mistakes can all be the difference between succ...

KVIA ABC-7Nov 10, 2026

5 US airports perfect for fall foliage trips

By Jay Franco Serevilla for Jettly America’s national parks and forests are known for their fall colors. Many of the best foliage hot spots are near a regional airport, so they are easy to reach on a weekend getaway. Jettly put together a guide for exploring the best fall foliage...

KVIA ABC-7Nov 10, 2026

El Paso approves 10-year plan to improve parks and recreations spaces

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Monday, the City of El Paso approved a 10-year plan to improve local parks. Community input helped shape the master plan, according to the city. It considered more than 2,500 survey responses, 10 open houses and five focus groups. The city said the plan h...

KVIA ABC-7Nov 9, 2026

7 in the City: Jumbo Park Texas Adventure

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KVIA ABC-7Nov 9, 2026

Sunland Park proposes guidelines for outdoor cannabis consumption lounges

SUNLAND PARK, N.M (KVIA) -- Sunland Park officials and community members on Monday gathered for a public roundtable to lay out proposed city regulations for outdoor cannabis consumption lounges. They touched on strict zoning rules, security requirements and pushback from resident...

KVIA ABC-7Nov 9, 2026

Estos son los 5 grandes favoritos a ganar la MLS Cup 2026

Por Federico Leiva, CNN en Español La MLS ya conoce la hoja de ruta de los playoffs 2026, que conducirá a conocer al nuevo campeón. Dieciocho equipos sobrevivieron a la temporada regular del torneo, aunque dos se irán de vacaciones antes de que inicien los cuartos de final en cad...

KVIA ABC-7Nov 9, 2026

HALFTIME: UTEP men’s basketball holds a 46-29 lead over Incarnate Word

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- UTEP men's basketball takes the lead going into the second half against Incarnate Word 46-29. Cam McDaniels leads with 13 points while Reese Miller trails right behind with 9 and 4 assists. The Miners are 9 for 19 of their 3-pointers and have managed 20 t...

KVIA ABC-7Nov 9, 2026

FINAL: NMSU falls 30-14 to Liberty

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The New Mexico State Aggies fell 30-14 to Liberty on Saturday night at Aggie Memorial Stadium. The Aggies kept things close into the fourth quarter, trailing by just two points before the Flames pulled away with two rushing touchdowns in the final...

KVIA ABC-7Nov 8, 2026

Halftime Update: Hawaii leads UTEP, 10-7

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- UTEP trails Hawaii 10-7 at halftime as the Miners look to rally in the second half. The Rainbow Warriors struck first, finding the end zone to take an early lead against the Miners. UTEP will look to regroup after the break and get their offense going as ...

KVIA ABC-7Nov 8, 2026

El Paso steps back in time for Borderlands Renaissance Faire at Ascarate Park

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KVIA ABC-7Nov 8, 2026

Halftime Update: Liberty leads NMSU, 16-7

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The NM State Aggies trail Liberty 16-7 at halftime at Aggie Memorial Stadium. Liberty held a slim advantage heading into the second half until a late touchdown by Makai Jackson to put the flames up 16-7. They look to keep the Aggies offense in che...

KVIA ABC-7Nov 8, 2026

New Mexico State men’s basketball falls 109-68 to No. 15 Gonzaga

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The NM State men’s basketball team fell to No. 15 Gonzaga 109-68 on Saturday afternoon. The Aggies (1-1) kept the game close in the first half, trailing 47-42 at halftime. However, Gonzaga pulled away in the second half, outscoring NM State 62-26. Mark La...

KVIA ABC-7Nov 8, 2026

New aquatic playground coming to Apodaca Park in Las Cruces

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Apodaca Park in Las Cruces is getting an aquatic playground and other improvements. The City of Las Cruces said its Parks and Recreation Department has contracted with Jaynes Corporation to construct an aquatic playground and make various park improvement...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Nov 7, 2026

The Salvation Army Red Kettle Run

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- This morning The Salvation Army hosted its Annual Red Kettle Run at Braden Aboud Memorial Park in West El Paso. The family-friendly race brought participants together to support neighbors facing hardship during the holiday season. Each $35 race entry help...

KVIA ABC-7Nov 7, 2026

Sunland Park Casino grand reopening

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KVIA ABC-7Nov 7, 2026

Trump wants to open nearly all national forest trails to dirt bikes and ATVs

By Ellis Juhlin for Grist There are many ways to enjoy the outdoors, but thrill-seekers visiting the nation’s national forests often turn to motorized recreation. They might ride ATVs along dirt trails, snowmobile down winding tracks, or go off-roading in 4x4s. The United States ...

KVIA ABC-7Nov 7, 2026

3 charged after 53 migrants found in semi-truck

Three individuals were charged with immigrant smuggling in El Paso, Texas, after a joint law enforcement operation intercepted two tractor-trailers containing 53 undocumented migrants....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Nov 7, 2026

Festival of Fords arrives at Sunland Park Racetrack

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Car enthusiasts from across the Borderland will have an opportunity to show off their vehicles while supporting a local cause during the 2026 Festival of Fords on Saturday, November 7, at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino in Sunland Park, New Mexico. Hoste...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Nov 6, 2026

What sparked the stock market’s $2.5 trillion sell-off?

By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — A stunning $2.5 trillion was wiped off the value of the tech-heavy Nasdaq on Thursday as investors rushed to dump tech stocks, rattled by fears that Democrats’ midterm victories could slow the AI buildout. But another force made the sell-off mor...

KVIA ABC-7Nov 6, 2026

What shoppers actually haul home on Black Friday: 10 years of local delivery data

By Loren Couse for Lugg The best Black Friday sofa deal can turn into a problem in the store parking lot. The store may want it gone the same day, especially if it’s a floor model, and nobody has worked out how it gets up the stairs at home. The Friday after Thanksgiving is a str...

KVIA ABC-7Nov 6, 2026

El Pasoans share concerns, hopes for Gov.-elect Hinojosa

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Newly elected Texas governor, Gina Hinojosa, made her first public appearance in Austin on Thursday, Nov. 5, proceeding her win as the first democrat in office in more than 30 years. Hinojosa, who is also the state's first Latina governor, campaigned on tw...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Nov 6, 2026

Arizona congressional candidate says she was raped while repairing campaign sign

CNN By Sarah Moon, CNN (CNN) — A US congressional candidate in Arizona, Bernadette Greene-Placentia, says she was raped by two men while she was repairing one of her campaign signs. Greene-Placentia said it happened August 14 around 2 or 3 a.m. in the Phoenix suburb of Sun City, ...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 9, 2026

Where to find your nearest free Halloween Carnival in El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- An evening of Halloween fun is in store for El Paso. On Halloween from 3-6 p.m., the City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department will host carnivals at recreation and community centers across the city. The annual Halloween Carnivals are free to attend...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 8, 2026

National Cowboy Boot Day takes over Downtown El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department, Live Active El Paso, and El Paso Ballroom Dance Academy invite the community to buckle up and celebrate National Cowboy Boot Day. The celebration will take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9,...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 8, 2026

El Paso celebrates spooky season with Halloween carnivals

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to celebrate Halloween at the annual Halloween Carnivals. The family-friendly events will take place from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at recreation and community centers acro...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 8, 2026

Why are the tech lords so bad at signing their names?

By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — When the biggest names in the artificial intelligence industry signed a voluntary safety pact alongside President Donald Trump last week, their signatures on the agreement made as much of a stir as their willingness to call AI “super intelligence” did...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 8, 2026

Jaguar’s new electric car is a high-stakes bet on a whole new aesthetic

By Jack Guy, CNN London (CNN) — British luxury automaker Jaguar has launched its first vehicle since a radical rebrand that caused consternation, and sparked a small-time culture war with some critics calling it “woke.” Big and broad, with no sign of Jaguar’s traditional curves, ...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 8, 2026

Halftime Update: NMSU trails FIU, 10-3

MIAMI, Florida - The New Mexico State Aggies find themselves in a close game in Miami against the Florida International University Panthers. At the half, FIU has a seven point lead over the Aggies, 10-3. NMSU is looking for their third win of the season, and is hoping to improve ...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 8, 2026

Evicted 87-year-old who became a symbol of Spain’s housing crisis has died

By Ivana Kottasová, Pau Mosquera, Vasco Cotovio, CNN (CNN) — Maria del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction from her Madrid home sparked a government crisis in Spain, has died, the Madrid Tenants’ Union announced on Wednesday. Known in Spain simply as Maricarmen ,...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 7, 2026