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Crime & Emergencies in ...
Sunland Park crews fought seven fireworks-related brush fires on July 4; the largest scorched about an acre on Boy Scout Lane and no injuries were reported.
An Albuquerque father reunited with his 14-year-old in El Paso after the boy vanished in June 2023. Authorities detained the mother after Border Patrol identified the teen at the border.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Soaked crowds, lightning delays and a brief soundboard sabotage joined classic‑rock headliners in KLAQ’s Street Fest memories of downtown El Paso.
A Las Cruces bicyclist was killed when an SUV struck him on June 22. Authorities charged former state GOP treasurer Kimberly Skaggs; she’s held without bond and the family has filed suit.
Politics & Govt in ...
Border-region lawmakers told Border Report Live on June 29 they’ll coordinate with federal agencies as new barrier plans and enforcement surges reshape Texas border communities.
Weather & Environment in ...
Highs near 97°F Monday with gusty winds and patchy blowing dust this evening. Heat builds into the Fourth of July weekend with highs topping 100°F.
Community & Society in ...
Seasonal fireworks stands are open near El Paso — here’s where to shop, the sale window and the rules that could get you fined. Know the dates, the local ban and holiday enforcement.
Clear morning will give way to a high near 102°F today. Cooling centers are open and weekend gusts raise fire-weather concerns.
Food & Drinks in ...
A new diner on Montana Avenue is sparking memories of the old Elmer's with fried chicken, breakfast staples and a menu locals say feels familiar. The name is new but the comfort is familiar.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Sky Park El Paso will add two Class A warehouses totaling about 636,392 sq ft at 205 Walter Jones Blvd as the first phase of a multi‑phase industrial campus near the airport.
CBP reported an 11% rise in southwest border encounters in May, with the Rio Grande Valley seeing the largest uptick and fentanyl seizures spiking.
A hidden camera in a bathroom vent on the 500 block of Talbot Avenue led to the arrest of a 55-year-old man who now faces four invasive-recording counts.
A West Texas development district sued DHS and CBP, saying a planned Big Bend border wall would be built on the levee that protects Presidio and risk catastrophic flooding.
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