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White Sands folded the Test Center into the range command in a June ceremony, with leaders saying consolidation will streamline testing and keep operations running.
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Triple‑digit heat returns Saturday with highs near 103°F. Storm chances climb Sunday night, with gusty outflows possible.
Triple-digit heat returns to El Paso with highs near 101°F. Cooling centers are open and storm chances rise Sunday night.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A San Elizario man faces multiple charges after deputies say he rammed a pickup, fled and resisted arrest. Authorities booked 41-year-old Samuel Dominguez on aggravated-assault and evading charges.
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A national tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast brings Broadway talent to El Paso’s Plaza Theatre this week.
A body was recovered from a levee at Rio Bosque on Tuesday; identification is pending as authorities investigate.
El Paso tops out near 102°F today with triple-digit heat forecast through midweek. Cooling centers are open and forecasters warn advisories may be needed.
Police blocked Liberty and Exit 31 on Loop 375 Monday while investigating a report of an armed person. A social video shows multiple police units at the interchange.
Council approved a beer-and-wine license for NYP Slice House, accepted broadband funding and extended the city's appraisal window to 12 months.
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UTEP researchers found gypsum-rich dust from White Sands causes only about 2–3% PV power loss at an Alamogordo test site, lowering cleaning and water needs for solar.
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland was projected to win New Mexico’s Democratic gubernatorial primary as the state held its first semi-open primary; early returns showed a tight GOP governor contest and low turnout.
Police say an 18-year-old was arrested after a 3‑D‑printed handgun and an AR‑style rifle were found near Scenic Drive; jail records show he posted bond.
Gusty afternoon winds may kick up patchy dust Friday while highs climb into the low 90s. Heat spikes into the upper 90s by Monday, with parts of the valley near 100°F.
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