Commissioners are set to consider 10% water and 5% sewer increases for East Montana; a typical bill could rise about $10 as the county seeks funding for repairs and a new tank.

Enrique “Kiki” Guajardo López pleaded guilty to racketeering and drug charges tied to the 2010 Ciudad Juárez consulate murders and acknowledged acting as a lookout. He faces a possible life sentence.

A late-night shooting in northeast El Paso sent one person to the hospital; police responded to the 3600 block of Fred Wilson and are investigating.

CBP officers at Presidio seized 22.4 kilograms of fentanyl hidden in a truck's spare tire; the driver was arrested and faces federal charges.

Deputies say quick communication and a victim's live location helped recover a stolen truck in far East El Paso and led to the arrest of a 44-year-old man.

Crime Stoppers posted this week's 'Fugitive Friday' naming ten suspects wanted by local agencies. Tips may be eligible for cash rewards.

Emergency crews are working a water-rescue near César Chávez Border Highway and Fonseca Drive after Border Patrol requested help. Officials say the call came in at 7:52 p.m. Thursday.

El Paso health officials confirmed two neuroinvasive West Nile cases and warned older residents and people with chronic conditions are at greater risk.

An El Paso Mexican restaurant posted a failing 65 in the city's July inspection cycle, falling short of the 70-point pass line. The city's Food Establishment Scores site lists the findings and next steps.

A 37-year-old man was arrested after a stabbing at Apodaca Park in Las Cruces; the 28-year-old victim was airlifted to El Paso and remains hospitalized.

A new ConsumerAffairs ranking places El Paso fourth-most-accessible for buyers under 35, citing lower median prices and heavy use of FHA and VA lending. Local data shows the picture is nuanced.

El Paso Water’s 25‑acre Will Ruth Pond is under excavation this summer; the basin will hold 100M+ gallons and its first phase is due to wrap this fall.

El Paso Water approved a deal with Upwell to treat desalination brine and return up to 3 million gallons of potable water per day. Officials say the project will also recover minerals, but costs and a timeline remain unclear.