Mexican drug trafficker Hector Adrian Rojero Ramos was extradited to the U.S. to face heroin and fentanyl charges.

The National Weather Service forecasts mixed weather for El Paso with scattered showers, thunderstorms, and sunny days. Specific predictions include afternoon showers, varying temperatures and wind directions, with a sizzling weekend ahead.

A convicted child sex offender, Mark Martinez, was sentenced to life plus 10 years for charges including child pornography production and SORNA violations.

El Paso ISD appointed Bobby Stives as the principal of Irvin High School and Transmountain Early College High School starting the 2025–26 school year.

Las Cruces has released its 4th of July schedule: city offices closed, but essential services like police and fire operate normally. Special hours for transit, pools, and waste collection services are detailed on the city's website.

Two men were arrested by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office for burglary and property damage on Montana Avenue, with $3,500 in damages and a $4,500 bond each.

Three men were injured in a shooting in El Paso's Lower Valley; police are investigating, and details on their condition and potential suspects remain undisclosed.

Emiliano Ferran Martinez Caloca from Wiggs Middle School in El Paso is set to represent Texas at the National Spanish Spelling Bee after excelling in the state contest.

El Paso City Council unanimously opposed El Paso Electric's proposed $93 million rate hike, prioritizing the financial well-being of residents and businesses.

Las Cruces police host Lunchbox Lemonade series for community engagement at local splash pads, aiming to foster dialogue and build relationships with citizens.

A deceased hiker, Russell Hardy, was recovered from Pikes Peak by a joint effort involving a helicopter hoist due to risky terrain. The extensive search since his disappearance concluded with this operation.

Three El Paso high school seniors were awarded $1,000 each from the Burger King Foundation for their academic and leadership excellence.

El Paso ISD adopted a $547 million budget for 2025-26 to enhance student achievement and address economic challenges with teacher raises and cost-saving measures.