El Paso commissioners discuss a 625% rise in high-speed chases and a rise in migrant deaths, with a separate report noting a 54% drop in migrant encounters.

Las Cruces announced a delayed start for non-emergency services due to icy conditions, with public facilities opening at 10 a.m., and the Roadrunner Transit starting at 8:30 a.m. Essential services remain unaffected.

Las Cruces closes most city offices for Martin Luther King Jr. Day but maintains emergency services. Some recreational facilities and transit services will operate, while waste management continues as normal.

The Public Service Board has approved a 7% increase in El Paso Water bills starting March, with budget allocations for water delivery, sewage, and stormwater services.

UTEP appointed Salamah Salamah as its first Associate VP for Scientific Computing and AI, recognizing his leadership and aiming to advance research and innovation in these fields.

Doña Ana County wins the Fiscal Year 23 County Audit & Accountability Award for large counties, marking their tenth such honor since 2011 for financial diligence.

Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Candice Puente, an Irvin High School graduate, stood guard over former President Jimmy Carter's casket during memorial services, showcasing her nearly two-decade military career.

The El Paso City Council welcomed five new members alongside three incumbents, with Mayor Renard Johnson starting his term. The Mayor Pro Tempore position is open after the previous representative's mayoral bid.

Renard Johnson was inaugurated as El Paso's first Black mayor, following a runoff election win, accompanied by other officials assuming their new roles.

Las Cruces is hosting a free dumpster day on Jan. 11, for residents to dispose of waste, with educational resources on proper waste management provided by the Keep Las Cruces Beautiful Program.

The Paul L. Foster Family Foundation pledged $2.5 million to support UTEP Athletics' move to the Mountain West Conference.

The Las Cruces Police Department offers a free Citizens Police Academy to foster community relations, featuring a blend of lectures and exercises, with applications due by January 17, 2025.

City phone service is down, affecting transit call systems. Officials and telecom vendors are working to fix it while directing users to a real-time bus app for information.