Federal agents charged an El Paso man after agents found about 16 people at a suspected stash house tied to a Las Cruces tractor‑trailer smuggling stop.

A Socorro bike‑theft follow‑up ended when officers say the suspect brandished a machete and was taken into custody. He faces aggravated assault, criminal mischief and theft charges.

At least five relatives were arrested after a young boy’s body was found wrapped in a blanket in Ciudad Juárez. Authorities say the child’s parents are being treated as prime suspects.

White Sands officials shortened the Bataan Memorial Death March to the 15.6‑mile route because of forecast heat and limited on‑course medical support. The change alters logistics for thousands of marchers.

A shooting at Holloman Air Force Base left one person dead and another wounded and prompted a temporary lockdown of the installation. Officials say investigators remain on scene.

A bobcat in Sierra County tested positive for rabies and was euthanized; officials say people exposed are getting vaccines and pets will be monitored.

Biocontrol releases cut Arundo in spots, but funding fights and tangled agencies have left the giant reed choking the Rio Grande. Coordination and long-term monitoring remain the missing pieces.

Sunny, warm Saturday with highs near 85°F and gusty west winds. Fire weather watches and Red Flag Warnings affect parts of the region through Sunday.

El Paso County will hold a March 24 community meeting to review survey results and new renderings for Ascarate Park. Officials will present visuals and gather feedback before design advances.

A Syrian man accused of running an international smuggling ring was extradited from Costa Rica to El Paso and is now in federal custody as prosecutors prepare charges.

Toastique will reopen at Cimarron Plaza on March 21 under local owners, promising opening-week promotions and rewards for early guests. The relaunch follows a temporary pause while the prior operator tended to health concerns.

Two men convicted in a Feb. 1, 2024 Ciudad Juárez attack were each handed 100-year prison terms and ordered to pay more than 7 million pesos.

A structure fire in Montana Vista on Sunday afternoon drew firefighters and sheriff’s deputies; no injuries were reported and authorities urged the public to avoid the area.