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.

El Paso police posted a Facebook reel Friday seeking help identifying a suspect in a vehicle theft; tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers.

FAA expanded a temporary flight restriction around Fort Hancock after a reported accidental shoot‑down of a U.S. government drone by a military laser. Lawmakers are demanding briefings and safety reviews.

Two Fabens teens were arrested after a string of pre‑dawn smash‑and‑grab break‑ins at local dollar stores; both face multiple burglary counts, authorities say.

Sunny and warm today with a high near 83°F. Gusty west winds may kick up patchy dust and keep fire danger elevated.