El Paso County is set to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, parades, and various events, as detailed in event guides from local news outlets.

Ciudad Juárez faces unrest after 383 uncremated bodies were discovered at a local crematorium, leading families to doubt the authenticity of their loved ones' ashes.

El Paso County officials organize a post-July 4th cleanup at Red Sands and increase patrols to handle holiday illegal dumping and to promote safety among ATV users and others, emphasizing the dangers of drunk driving and off-roading.

El Paso's Independence Day forecast includes dry, sunny weather with mid-90s temperatures and mild winds. The clear and warm pattern will persist through the weekend, with a slight chance of showers early next week.

El Paso Zoo welcomes spring babies, including an Inca Tern chick and Pronghorn fawns, aiding conservation efforts for species with dwindling wild populations.

El Paso ISD will host its 40th annual summer musical, "Chicago: Teen Edition", at Coronado High School from July 16-19, showcasing student talent in performance and technical skills.

Melissa Ortiz is named new principal of Sunrise Mountain Elementary School, bringing her experience from Putnam Elementary to enhance the institution's academic standards.

El Paso County Sheriff's Office arrested Dean Crawford for the theft of a welder valued at over $10,000, following an investigation and surveillance operation.

City Hall in Las Cruces displays posters created by local 4th graders emphasizing the importance of water conservation, following their educational visit to Young Park.

El Paso seeks citizen input for the 2026 fiscal year budget through workshops and an online survey, focusing on public safety, quality of life, and street improvements.

Sheriff's deputies attended the Westway Community Resource Fair, engaging with the public and reinforcing community relations, as part of a broader effort to improve police-community ties.

Mayor Pro Tem Johana Bencomo will hold open office hours in July for Las Cruces residents to discuss concerns and ideas without needing an appointment.

A man was fatally shot by police in Colorado Springs after firing at officers and failing to drop his weapon during a disturbance call. The officers are on leave during the investigation.