A fire in a Las Cruces mobile home resulted in one fatality and a minor injury to a firefighter. Fire crews responded quickly, but the victim could not be saved. Cause and damage are under investigation.

A 16-year-old was detained in El Paso for human smuggling after a chase, where a vehicle immobilization device was used. The teen faces state charges, and four migrants in the car will be processed.

El Paso County authorities arrested Laura Mendez Gonzalez after her pit bulls attacked a man, causing critical injuries. She's charged with attack by dog resulting in serious bodily injury.

Margaret Erickson appointed as UTEP's VP for Human Resources, moving from NCSU, bringing experience from multiple universities and the hospitality industry.

Texas offers resources for property tax navigation, including a database on Texas.gov, providing homeowners with tax rate insights and updates to ensure financial clarity and preparedness.

The Jackalope Mountain Bike & Gravel Race is set for Nov. 16, 2025, offering both mountain biking and gravel racing challenges in Southern New Mexico.

El Paso Police Department celebrated new cadets with families, highlighted a cadet's promotion, and anticipated the transition of K. Sosa from cadet to officer.

Vinton Steel facility's $255 million expansion began, promising to double capacity, create jobs, and boost the local economy in Vinton. Funded by Kyoei Steel, the project will also improve energy efficiency and lower emissions.

EPCC's Dr. Christian Servin received the HI-TEC Educator-of-the-Year Award and the King-Sun Fu Award for his contributions to high-tech education and AI.

Socorro Independent School District is hosting a Virtual Preparing for College Forum on August 27 for students and parents to learn about the college application process.

El Paso residents can attend an emergency preparedness event on September 6th, offering free kits for the first 200 people, education, and demonstrations on safety readiness.

The NWS reports cloudy and calm weather in El Paso, TX, with a temperature of 73°F and humidity at 44%. Sunny days with mid-90s highs are expected, with a chance of showers mid-week.

Socorro's Communications Director, Victor Reta, has achieved a Master's in Communications and a Certification in Public Communication, supported by a TAMIO scholarship and the city's commitment to staff development.