El Paso suffers 21st traffic fatality after a lane-changing vehicle triggered a crash that killed pedestrian Garcia and led to unrelated drug charges for Burciaga.

UTEP's Sun City Summit Rocket Team won the Lone Star Cup in Texas' rocketry competition with their rocket "Prometheus," which closely matched its targeted altitude.

The National Weather Service in El Paso issued a Fire Weather Watch for April 17, 2025, due to critical fire conditions forecasted in parts of New Mexico and Texas.

The Colorado Department of Transportation has scheduled overnight closures on Powers Boulevard for bridge construction, affecting northbound and southbound traffic on various dates, with detours in place.

Las Cruces police warn of a prevalent warrant-clear scam after a woman loses $400, urging public vigilance and advising against giving money or personal info over the phone.

El Paso County Sheriff's Office collaborated with local groups to clean up a homeless encampment by Sand Creek, providing resources to the displaced and restoring the area.

Canutillo High School seniors, Matthew Medina and Benjamin Melendez, have been awarded notable scholarships, with Medina securing $1.5 million and Melendez receiving a full-ride QuestBridge scholarship to Colby College.

Coronado High School's Speech and Debate team equips students with confidence and skills useful for many careers. Students like Alejandro Martinez Diaz attribute their ability to articulate and engage in political discussions to the team's training.

A burglary at an El Paso Extra Space Storage led to the arrest of Amanda Randolph, with $13,000 worth of items stolen. The Sheriff's Office worked diligently to recover the goods and press charges.

The County Assessor's Office in Las Cruces has scheduled a Property Tax Waiver and Exemption Event for veterans on April 24 to facilitate applying for increased property tax relief.

Final suspect in El Paso County January shooting surrenders; four others already apprehended, launching a homicide investigation after a 19-year-old's death.

El Paso police, with FBI assistance, progress in the Coral Sifuentes murder case, with the suspect Raygoza arrested. The cross-border investigation started after her body was found on March 28 in Juarez, Mexico.

Canutillo High School NJROTC cadets completed the 26.2-mile Bataan Memorial Death March, honoring WWII POWs and learning through the challenging experience.