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.

Haze clears Friday morning; a slight chance of afternoon storms may bring heavy rain and gusts. Expect a strong warm-up with 100°F days early next week.

El Paso Water and County Public Works are offering free sandbags for summer monsoon prep; pickup rules, hours and safety tips for residents are listed.

A late-night traffic stop in El Paso left two parents in custody after deputies say the driver had a 0.204 BAC and two young children were in the vehicle.

A federal grant to reimburse state border spending was posted June 3 with nearly $10 billion available. Texas — which says it spent about $11 billion — is eligible to apply.

Clear morning, high near 89°F Thursday; slight late‑afternoon storm risk with brief heavy rain or gusts. Heat spikes into the upper 90s and near 100°F by early next week.

Fort Bliss’ Joint Task Force North uncased new colors and rebranded to focus on cartel networks. Leaders say the change centralizes military intelligence with civilian partners.

A 22‑year‑old who was on Crime Stoppers’ Top Ten list was arrested Monday in San Elizario and booked on an aggravated robbery charge.

Sunny's China Express scored 75 in the May 25–29 El Paso health inspections, leaving the takeout just above the failing line and subject to follow‑up.

Two men were arrested after a foot pursuit in Socorro; deputies seized about 2.12 grams of meth and a loaded shotgun.

El Paso police are investigating after a body was found Tuesday along the Rio Grande levee near the Ysleta Port of Entry; investigators are on scene.

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.

El Paso Water says about 560,000 gallons of wastewater were contained on site at the Roberto Bustamante plant on May 31; cleanup and disinfection are underway and drinking water is safe.