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Human remains found in Ruidoso Downs identified
Editor's note: Video above was taken prior to the identification of the human remains. EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The human remains found over a week ago in Ruidoso Downs have been "positively" identified, according to a Facebook post by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office on Frida...
government
Former Las Cruces Mayor Miyagishima ends bid for New Mexico governor
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Gallegos Miyagishima ended his bid for New Mexico governor Friday, according to a Facebook post. "I just want to take a moment to express how grateful I am for all of your support during this journey," Miyagishima said in ...
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Plainclothes ICE agents left man partially handcuffed at Las Vegas airport after being confronted by onlookers, video shows
By Emma Tucker, Alisha Ebrahimji, Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Two plainclothes Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents left a man partially handcuffed on the ground Monday after they attempted to arrest him at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas and onlookers confr...
business
Wendell's Steak & Seafood earns Wine Spectator award
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - A restaurant in southern New Mexico is getting international recognition for what's on its wine list. Wendell's Steak & Seafood at Inn of the Mountain Gods has earned Wine Spectator's 2026 Best of Award of Excellence, an honor given to restaurants with ext...
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Catholic Diocese of El Paso releases 2026 Kermess schedule
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Kermess season is nearly here, and the Catholic Diocese of El Paso has released the schedule of all the fundraiser events across the Borderland! Here's a list of the parishes participating in this year's festival season: Guests can anticipate great food, ...
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Prominent Cuban dissident to go into exile in the US
By Patrick Oppmann, CNN (CNN) — A prominent Cuban dissident will go into exile in the US on Saturday after completing a five-year prison sentence in the communist-run Caribbean nation, according to his supporters and a US embassy official. Artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara h...
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El Gobierno de Trump usa cifras no verificadas para atacar a funcionarios electorales por el voto de no ciudadanos
Por Tierney Sneed y Gabe Cohen, CNN El Gobierno de Trump está intensificando sus ataques contra funcionarios electorales en estados clave en disputa, y el secretario de Seguridad Nacional, Markwayne Mullin, redobló este viernes sus afirmaciones de que cientos de miles de no ciu...
schools
El Paso's Park Elementary has new principal
Hermila Gamez-Alvarado is set to become the new principal of Park Elementary for the 2026-27 school year.
business
Meta in talks to rent some of its billions in AI infrastructure to Anthropic
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Meta is in talks with Anthropic about leasing computing capacity to the AI startup. It’s a move that could put the social media giant in competition with Amazon, Microsoft and Google in a new line of business: cloud computing. The conversa...
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El disidente cubano Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara se exiliará en Estados Unidos
Por Patrick Oppmann, CNN Un prominente disidente cubano se exiliará en Estados Unidos el sábado tras completar una condena de cinco años de prisión en la nación caribeña gobernada por comunistas, según sus seguidores y un funcionario de la embajada de Estados Unidos. Al artis...
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La gasolina vuelve a acercarse a los US$ 4 y el diésel supera los US$ 5. No es por la razón que imaginas
Por David Goldman, CNN Los precios de la gasolina en Estados Unidos se han disparado durante el conflicto intermitente con Irán. Tras un breve respiro, el precio promedio de la gasolina aumentó 15 centavos en una semana hasta alcanzar los US$ 3,94 por galón y parece encaminad...
safety
Trump says he’s holding Canada responsible for wildfire smoke and threatens higher tariffs
By Molly English, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Friday he’s holding Canada responsible for wildfire smoke hovering over much of the Midwestern and eastern United States and vowed to call Prime Minister Mark Carney, suggesting that the “cost of this pollution” could be...
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Más de 600 mascotas fueron rescatadas entre los escombros tras los terremotos en Venezuela y ahora buscan a sus dueños
Por Anabella González, CNN en Español Semanas después de ser rebautizada con el nombre de “Arena” y sin datos que la guiaran a su familia de origen, Catira Alejandra dio una alegría inesperada en un presente sombrío. El sábado, luego de más de 15 días de la tragedia en Venezuel...
government
Trump alleged China took US election data. Its leader is still planning for a lavish state visit to the US
By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — Ordinarily, a claim like the one President Donald Trump leveled at China in prime time this week might herald a major rupture in ties with Beijing. “The People’s Republic of China carried out what is believed to be the largest compromise of electi...
government
Trump DHS using unverified figures to attack election officials on non-citizen voting
CNN By Tierney Sneed, Gabe Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration is escalating its attacks on election officials in key battleground states, with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin doubling down Friday on claims that hundreds of thousands of non-citizens are i...
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El Paso County Fair is ‘a fun slice of Americana’ - Colorado Springs Gazette
El Paso County Fair is ‘a fun slice of Ame...
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Progress reported in restoring water service at Downtown El Paso jail
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office reported progress in restoring water service to the Downtown El Paso jail following a system failure that required relocating some individuals who are incarcerated to lower floors for shower access....
schools
El Paso Pro-Musica unveils 2026-27 season with tributes and Grammy-winning artists
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – El Paso Pro-Musica has announced its 2026-27 concert season, a lineup that will celebrate the upcoming America250 commemoration while bringing internationally recognized musicians and educational outreach programs to the Borderland. The season opens on Oct...
safety
ABC-7 First Alert continues – Storms likely area-wide tonight and thru the weekend
Lots of moisture or fuel will be lurking throughout the area tonight and thru the weekend to give us thunderstorms each day. Some storms will be capable of producing good rains in spots where flooding could be a concern. Gusty winds will once again be possible with these storms. ...
safety
‘Most Wanted’ fugitives for week of July 17, 2026
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 through the Most Wanted feature. The following fugitives are individuals whose attempt...
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Ring Wars 23 to return to El Paso County Coliseum July 18
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Ring Wars 23 is set to return to the El Paso County Coliseum on Saturday, July 18, bringing another night of professional boxing that will spotlight some of the Borderland's top local talent. The card, presented by King's Promotions and WarriorsEdge Boxing...
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El Paso rep. proposes ban on phones during council meetings
El Paso City Representative Lily Limon is scheduled to propose a ban on cell phones and electronic devices during council meetings on Tuesday, July 21, following criticism over officials being distracted during public testimony....
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El Paso rep. proposes ban on phones during council meetings - Yahoo
El Paso rep. proposes ban on phone...
government
Trump urges Darline Graham to run in South Carolina special election
By Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said he’s urged Sen. Darline Graham, the younger sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, to run in South Carolina’s upcoming special primary and pledged his “complete and total endorsement” if she enters the race to tak...
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How long until the smoke clears? Updated forecast shows timeline for better air quality
Millions of people living in areas with unhealthy and hazardous air have been told to stay inside as much as possible until the smoke clears.
safety
Family speaks out after ICE detains Chaparral grandma over 2022 drug conviction
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - The daughter of a woman taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement earlier this week says her mother is not the person many have portrayed her to be and believes she was unknowingly caught up in the drug-smuggling case from 20200 that l...
parks
Los aranceles de Trump entran definitivamente en la campaña presidencial en Brasil
Análisis por Iuri Pitta, CNN en Español La decisión del gobierno de Donald Trump de imponer un arancel del 25 % a los productos brasileños importados por Estados Unidos es el capítulo final de una saga sin sorpresas. Tampoco sorprende que continúe el deterioro de las relaciones...
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Jueza decidirá antes del 22 de julio sobre solicitud para pausar fusión de Paramount y Warner Bros. Discovery
Por Brian Stelter, CNN La jueza Araceli Martínez-Olguín concluyó una audiencia inicial sobre la fusión Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery sin emitir un fallo inmediato sobre la solicitud de la coalición de estados de una orden de restricción temporal (TRO, por sus siglas en inglé...
safety
Before and after images: Wildfire smoke casts skylines in dystopian haze
By Meteorologist Dakota Smith, CNN (CNN) — Smoke from wildfires in Canada has poured into the United States, causing air quality to plummet and masking landscapes in a thick, brown haze. Poor air quality has been an issue in New York since Wednesday, when the cloud of smoke d...
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9 countertop appliances for when it’s too hot to use your conventional oven
These countertop appliances make summer cooking a breeze!
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Segway’s most affordable robot lawn mower is an additional $130 off this week
If you’ve been wanting to try a robot lawn mower, Segway is a dependable brand.
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Fox News uncovers El Paso drain system used to smuggle migrants - Yahoo
Fox News uncovers El Paso drain system used to smuggl...
safety
Las Cruces Police Department warns of rental scams
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Las Cruces Police Department is warning residents of apartment or rental house scams that can rip off victims hundreds or thousands of dollars. In one report, a woman said told LCPD that she found a listing for a rental property on a popular real esta...
safety
Should you run AC when the air is filled with wildfire smoke?
When smoke from wildfires turns the outside air unhealthy, is it safe to run the air conditioner?
Local
Family from El Paso fulfills dream of going to the World Cup.
The post Family from El Paso fulfills dream of going to the World Cup. appeared first on KVIA.
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Powerful earthquake in Mexico shakes Guatemala and El Salvador
CNN By Uriel Blanco and Merlin Delcid, CNN (CNN) — A powerful earthquake in southern Mexico shook nearby countries Guatemala and El Salvador on Friday, with the US Geological Survey (USGS) measuring its preliminary magnitude at 7.3. The earthquake’s epicenter was located 48...
parks
Young Borderland musicians bring the beat to audiences Friday night
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Young musicians with the Boys and Girls Clubs of El Paso will be able to show off their musical skills Friday night during a showcase. For two weeks, teenagers who participated in this year’s Sun City Music Camp developed their skills and received hands...
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TxDOT: Nightly closures on I-10 for Artcraft steel beam installation
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Texas Department of Transportation has released a list of road closures for the week of July 17, 2026, that may affect your commute, including the nightly closure of Interstate 10 for the Artcraft steel beam installation, starting on Sunday, July 19. ...
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Doña Ana County Animal Control to host free spay and neuter clinics starting July 20
DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) -- The Doña Ana County Animal Control office will host three free spay and neuter clinics through August to reduce overpopulation and the number of animals going into local shelters. The county said each clinic will operate from 6 a.m. to noon on t...
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Airline group opposes year-round daylight saving time. Why?
Airlines for America is against a permanent switch to daylight saving time — unless its rollout is delayed by up to two years.
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Gov. Abbott appoints new secretary of state
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Friday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he appointed Robert S. Howden as the 166th Secretary of State of Texas. His appointment is effective Saturday, according to a news release. On June 2, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced her plans...
safety
¿Podría el humo de los incendios en Canadá impedir la final del Mundial? Este es el pronóstico
Por Brandon Miller, meteorólogo en jefe de CNN Una densa humareda asfixia gran parte del noreste de Estados Unidos este viernes, y con las alertas de calidad del aire que desaconsejan las actividades al aire libre, la pregunta que se cierne sobre nosotros es tan densa como el h...
safety
ICE arrests woman on probation with crystal meth trafficking conviction: DHS
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Department of Homeland Security said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a convicted meth trafficker from Mexico Wednesday. ICE said Martha Sias, who's from Mexico and has a green card, is amendable to removal proceedings because o...
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Pésima calidad del aire en grandes ciudades de EE.UU. por el humo de los incendios forestales en Canadá
Por los meteorólogos Dakota Smith y Brandon Miller, de CNN Espesas y asfixiantes columnas de humo de los incendios forestales canadienses están llegando a grandes ciudades a lo largo de los Grandes Lagos, el Noreste y el Atlántico Medio, llevando una calidad del aire peligrosa ...
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Trump consiguió otra victoria en América Latina, pero le queda el reto más difícil para cambiar el mapa político de la región
Por Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN en Español “Lo apoyé y ganó la elección”, dijo el presidente Donald Trump cuando comentó sobre el resultado conseguido en Colombia por el candidato que respaldó, el ultraderechista Abelardo de la Espriella. El jefe de la Casa Blanca volvió a interferir ...