KTSM 9 News

19/02/2025

Fabiola Guzman washes clothes over a communal sink at a Juarez shelter and ponders what’s next after President Donald Trump shut down asylum options for her family.

“The American dream is over. It is gone. … Some made it, some did not. All you can do is keep fighting for the things you want wherever you end up – here or there.”

19/02/2025

The El Paso DA’s Office said Hector Julian Velasquez, 23, accepted a plea agreement

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – An El Paso man was sentenced to seven years in prison after hiding in Mexico for six weeks after fleeing the scene of a deadly crash that happened last year in West El…

19/02/2025

The first group of eight koi arrived at the zoo last summer and successfully completed the recommended 30-day quarantine period to ensure the health and safety of the existing collection.

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens is now home to a group of koi fish, donated by Upper Valley bar Aceitunas Beer Garden. “As part of an ongoing effort to pro…

19/02/2025

The agency says it’s because the cameras can be tracked and put agents at risk, raising the potential for bad actors to possibly rig bombs to explode when those cameras get too close.

Information online tells people how to hack into body camera frequencies.

19/02/2025

The City of El Paso has named a long-time City employee to serve as its new purchasing director.

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso has named a long-time City employee to serve as its new purchasing director. Claudia A. Garcia will serve as the new purchasing director, effective…

19/02/2025

According to CRRUA, NMED confirmed on Monday, Feb. 17 that all four of its arsenic treatment plants are compliant based on the state agency’s running annual average.

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Camino Real Utility Authority says all four of its arsenic treatment facilities are now compliant with the New Mexico Environment Department. According to CRRUA, N…

19/02/2025

For many, prom is a rite of passage. And a local organization, Belle of the Ball, wants to make sure everyone is feeling and looking their best that night.

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — For many, prom is a rite of passage. And a local organization, Belle of the Ball, wants to make sure everyone is feeling and looking their best that night. The organiza…

19/02/2025

El Paso Public Libraries received a statewide award for excellence for the sixth consecutive year, the City of El Paso said in a news release.

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – El Paso Public Libraries received the 2024 Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award for the sixth consecutive year, the City of El Paso said in a news release. The…

19/02/2025

Gusty winds, then a cooldown heading El Paso's way

Our high today was 73. That’s 8 degrees above normal. The record on this day is 85 set in 2016. The peak gust as of this article was 35 mph, but stronger gusts will still be possible until th…

19/02/2025

34th Judicial District Attorney’s Office: An El Paso man was sentenced to seven years in prison after hiding in Mexico for six weeks after fleeing the scene of a deadly crash that happened last year in West El Paso.

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – An El Paso man was sentenced to seven years in prison after hiding in Mexico for six weeks after fleeing the scene of a deadly crash that happened last year in West El…

19/02/2025

A cooldown on its way for El Paso region

19/02/2025

An El Paso jury has found a man guilty of two counts of indecency with a child and sentenced him to three years in state prison

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — An El Paso jury has found a man guilty of two counts of indecency with a child and sentenced him to three years in state prison, the El Paso District Attorney’s …

18/02/2025

Learn how to make the best use of limited water recourses while developing and maintaining gardens and landscapes with upcoming City of Las Cruces workshops! 🌷🪻🌹🌸🌼

Click the link below for more info.
https://www.ktsm.com/mas-las-cruces/

18/02/2025

A man from Mexico was recently extradited from Mexico City to El Paso on criminal charges related to his alleged involvement in human smuggling operations through the El Paso corridor.

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A man from Mexico was recently extradited from Mexico City to El Paso on criminal charges related to his alleged involvement in human smuggling operations through the El Pas…

18/02/2025

Las Cruces Police: A 34-year-old man was seriously injured after being stabbed at least once on Sunday, Feb. 16, in Las Cruces.

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – A 34-year-old man was seriously injured after being stabbed at least once on Sunday, Feb. 16, in Las Cruces, the Las Cruces Police Department (LCPD) said. LCPD said sh…

18/02/2025

Jaime Esparza has “departed” as the U.S. attorney for the Western District of Texas.

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Jaime Esparza has “departed” as the U.S. attorney for the Western District of Texas, the office announced on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The office provided few deta…

18/02/2025

Two people were arrested this past Saturday after they were in possession of m**h while they were at a Valero Gas station in East El Paso, according to El Paso Police.

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Two people were arrested on Saturday, Feb. 15 after they were in possession of m**hamphetamine while they were at a Valero Gas station in East El Paso, according to El Paso …

18/02/2025

A Las Cruces event happening next week will discuss topics of interest to seniors, caregivers, and families including planning and caring for a family member or close friend, end-of-life options and preparation, and brain health.

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Las Cruces Public Libraries and AARP, which supports family caregivers, will host an Adulting for Older Adults discussion on the 988 su***de and crisis hotline next we…