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El Paso police arrested 47‑year‑old Jesus Alfredo Cuellar on Tuesday, saying he faces three counts for failing to update sex‑offender registry information after an alleged meeting with a 9‑year‑old.
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Warm, dry and gusty on Thursday, April 23. Patchy blowing dust and a nearby Red Flag Warning raise fire danger this afternoon.
Two suspects were arrested in West El Paso after Bernalillo County investigators linked them to a deadly Albuquerque road‑rage shooting. Authorities say a 21‑year‑old bystander was killed and extradition is pending.
Federal marshals arrested a person wanted on New Mexico warrants in West El Paso; identity is being withheld as investigators continue.
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A 4‑3 board vote gives Canutillo leaders authority to identify potential central‑office cuts as the district works to close a budget gap. Officials say teachers will not be targeted.
An El Paso police officer was arrested last Friday on a DWI charge, released on a $2,500 bond and relieved of duty while the department investigates.
Mexico’s 2026 ban on vape sales and imports has customs seizing devices and levying steep fines; El Paso cross‑border travelers are already running into trouble.
Hot, dry and breezy this week in El Paso. Gusty west winds and a Red Flag Warning for parts of southern New Mexico may affect dust and fire risk.
An El Paso ICE arrest has put a Fort Bliss soldier’s family on edge. His wife was taken during a Parole in Place interview and now faces removal while lawyers race to stop it.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Karol G will play El Paso’s Sun Bowl on September 6, 2026. Artist presale registration runs April 21–24; signups are open on her official tour page.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Heavy equipment and fresh concrete are now visible as Phase 2 of El Paso's Borderland Expressway pushes ahead.
Clear now; breezy to windy afternoons develop midweek, pushing highs into the mid‑80s and raising fire danger. El Paso County's open‑burn ban remains active.
Court papers say an 18‑year‑old struck a Las Cruces man with the butt of an AR‑style rifle in March; the suspect was arrested in mid‑April and faces aggravated‑battery charges.
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