An ATV barreled through a school crosswalk at dismissal and struck a 9-year-old outside Puentes Middle School; Socorro ISD officers are investigating.

NMED reached a $189,000 settlement with CRRUA over arsenic and other violations, but residents in Sunland Park and Santa Teresa say fines alone won't fix tainted taps.

Anthony trustees approved a lease to transform the shuttered Dos Lagos golf course into a phased, roughly 118‑acre sports campus with soccer fields, pickleball courts, trails and resident discounts.

Mostly clear and mild Tuesday with a slim chance of late-morning showers. A stronger system late Friday could bring gusty winds and more widespread rain.

Border Patrol agents stopped a fleeing vehicle at the Highway 54 checkpoint and seized more than 416 pounds of marijuana; the driver was arrested. The bust adds to large interdictions in the El Paso sector.

Clear and chilly Thursday morning; sunny with highs near 62°F and a warm weekend ahead. Small chance of showers returns late Sunday into Monday.

The El Paso Symphony’s 85th Young People’s Concerts — The Orchestra Swings — brought free, participatory shows to roughly 11,000 fifth‑graders this week. Students sang and played recorders or violins alongside the orchestra.

Bright orange buoys are now floating in the Rio Grande near Brownsville as federal crews begin a phased rollout tied to a 500‑mile plan. Officials and scientists are weighing safety, navigation and legal questions.

Socorro, Texas, announces new hires for 2026, expressing excitement about their potential contributions to the community and commitment to improvement and service.

El Paso residents are reminded to drop off Christmas trees for free recycling at the Citizens Collection station by January 31st, ensuring a green post-holiday clean-up.

El Paso County Sheriff's Office provided 35 law enforcement uniforms to high school students in a mentoring program, thanks to Pecos West sponsorship.

EPCC received its 29th consecutive award from the GFOA for excellence in financial reporting for the fiscal year 2024, reflecting its commitment to transparency and high standards.

El Paso leaders warn Paxton's reporting rule could be targeted at urban counties and would saddle local prosecutors with heavy administrative and privacy costs.