As director of the El Paso Public Library system, Norma Martinez has spent years expanding what a public library can offer — from eliminating late fees to rebuilding programming and staffing after…
Border Report – Border Report Live: Brown Berets discuss community service
The Carnalismo National Brown Berets RGV Chapter helps farmworkers on the South Texas border and rallies the community against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests and detentions. In this episode of Border…
KTSM News – NMSU takes top 2 spots at statewide ‘hackathon’
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Two teams of New Mexico State University students earned top honors at the 2026 Desert Dev Lab Hackathon, a statewide competition held in Albuquerque on April 18-19,…
KTSM News – Sheriff’s Office wants consultant to look at its staffing, operations
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says they have been sounding “the alarm regarding budget and staffing challenges” since Sheriff Oscar Ugarte took over. The Sheriff’s Office…
Tech Crunch – Palantir is reportedly helping the IRS investigate financial crimes
The IRS has used Palantir’s software since at least 2018, The Intercept reports. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – Officials say fire in Gila will continue to grow
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A fire burning in the Gila, about 15 miles east of Glenwood, New Mexico, is expected to continue to grow, fire officials said Friday, Apirl 24. The…
Border Report – Amnesty International, rights groups issue World Cup travel advisory for US
Amnesty International and dozens of U.S. civil and human rights groups issued a “World Cup travel advisory” Thursday. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Cohere acquires, merges with German-based startup to create a ‘transatlantic AI powerhouse’
Cohere, the Canada-based AI company that makes AI tools for businesses in regulated industries, announced Friday it would merge with Aleph Alpha, a German company that also builds AI systems for businesses…
KTSM News – Suspect dead in officer-involved shooting in Las Cruces
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 45-year-old man, identified as a suspect in a drug investigation, is dead after an officer-involved shooting on Friday afternoon, April 24 in Las Cruces, police there…
Border Report – Trump’s $1 million ‘gold card’ visa granted to just 1 person so far, White House says
resident Donald Trump’s “gold card” visa, where a foreigner can shell out at least $1 million to legally live and work in the U.S., has been approved for one person. Read: Read More