An 18-year-old was convicted and given probation after a 2025 hit-and-run that left a scooter rider critically injured. The sentence includes 500 hours of community service.

El Paso’s suicide rate rose to about 14.2 per 100,000 in 2023 while roughly 17.6% of adults report frequent mental distress. Firearms and gaps in care are central concerns.

CBP officers at the Paso del Norte crossing seized 139.5 kilograms of drugs hidden in a pickup on Feb. 28, including about 14.86 kg of fentanyl — a public‑health danger.

Two suspects were arrested after deputies say they smashed into a San Elizario home with bats and a tire iron; a man was hospitalized.

DOJ guidance has led prosecutors to tack military‑trespass counts onto thousands of migrant cases, clogging West Texas and New Mexico courts and prompting judges to push back.

A 20-year-old was arrested in Far East El Paso after a Jan. 11 road‑rage carjacking that left a man injured and his vehicle stolen. Authorities charged Cristian Garay with aggravated robbery.

The Red Lobster at Cielo Vista Mall in east El Paso will close March 23; other El Paso locations remain open as the chain reshapes after bankruptcy.

Sunny, dry weekend in El Paso with gusty east winds and highs in the low 70s. Scattered showers return Monday night into Tuesday.

Clear and mild Friday in El Paso, but gusty winds and a Red Flag Warning in the mountains. Plan for gusty afternoons and a chance of showers early next week.

A former Las Cruces pre-K teacher was arrested March 4 and charged with seven counts of intentional child abuse after alleged surveillance footage showed repeated mistreatment at a local day care.

Chihuahua prosecutors say "Manuel G. M." was arrested in Monterrey and flown to Ciudad Juárez to face warrants alleging five homicides and an aggravated kidnapping. Authorities credit binational intelligence for the arrest.

An 18‑year‑old wanted in an El Paso bar shooting was captured in Buffalo after a tip to U.S. Marshals; he faces two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Fort Bliss raised its force-protection posture after recent overseas strikes and warned that heavier screening has led to longer waits at entry gates. Drivers and visitors reported long lines Monday morning.