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Olivia Vara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso, TX – This Sunday, Rise and Restore invited families to Licon Dairy for a community wellness event from 9 AM to 1 PM.

In a delightful first, attendees experienced goat yoga, offering a joyful way to stretch and connect amidst playful animals.

The event featured a wellness market showcasing local artisans and a scenic Mom Walk for peaceful family strolls.

With over 300 participants expected, visitors had the chance to enjoy ice cream from the Barn Shack, burgers from the Outlaw Saloon, Licon Dairy’s iconic petting zoo and many vendors.

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Olivia Vara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On the night of June 4th, Pastor Jason Owens, 49, tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident in El Paso when a sedan failed to yield at the intersection of Krag Street and Santiesteban Lane.

A beloved pastor at The Rock Faith Center, Owens was known for his dedication to his community and his impactful service to countless children over the years.

Owens, an avid Eagles fan with a quick sense of humor, worked closely with CPS and was a part of a motorcycle club, leaving behind a legacy of love and mentorship.

As friends and family remember him, they encourage cherishing every moment, highlighting the profound impact he had on their lives.

Pastor Eric Hallback received a text message Wednesday night from a leader in the congregation about pictures he’d seen online of a motorcycle that looked like Owens’.

“We just began to call around to law enforcement and, they gave us some information that the accident was transferred to Providence East. We went there and then found out…that the medical examiners picked it up,” Hallback told ABC-7.

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Heriberto Perez

JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A new procedure for maquiladoras and industries, issued by Mexico’s Ministry of Economy, is raising concerns among business leaders due to a potential delay in goods exported to the U.S.

The Ministry of Economy (SE) has imposed a new procedure known as “automatic notification.”

According to Mexico’s Association of Importers and Exporters (ANIERM), this new procedure will slow industrial exports, as companies must automatically notify the Ministry of Economy for each request and wait for a response, which can take up to 10 days.

This procedure was scheduled to take effect on Wednesday, but it had to be postponed as it would halt industrial production.

Exporters of nearly all products made in Juárez will need to provide notification by email or through the one-stop shop for each export request; they must then wait up to 10 days for the Ministry of Economy to approve before they can export.

This procedure has been extended until June 30 because exporters simply cannot comply with it.

Although extended, business leaders in Juárez warn that this remains a threat since most of what Juárez produces is subject to this notification.

According to ANIERM, among the items that must be reported are electronics, which represent the largest export for maquiladoras in the El Paso – Juárez border region.

It also includes auto parts, the second largest export, and certain household appliances; additionally, it will impact malt beer, tequila, and even pure silver.

“It is very complicated for the maquila industry because they work with very small inventories and do not store production,” ANIERM stated. “The maquila industry cannot wait 10 days for the Ministry of Economy and Trade (SE) to authorize exports because that implies storage costs.”

“We estimate that approximately 1,500 loads would be stopped each day (in Juárez), at an average value of $ 82,000, resulting in a standstill of $123 million,” ANIERM added. “This easily puts 140,000 of the 260,000 maquiladora jobs we have left in the city at risk, which is why it is so important.”

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Olivia Vara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today at the the David Carrasco Job Corps Center in El Paso, Workforce Solutions Borderplex held a Career & Resource Event.

It took place today, June 6th, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Job Corps, 11155 Gateway Blvd W, El Paso, TX 79935 to help those affected by the closure and to connect them with potential employers and community resources.

The U.S. Department of Labor has set to pause operations at contractor-operated Job Corps centers by June 30, 2025, which includes locations such as the David Carrasco Job Corps Center in El Paso.

This decision comes as the program faces significant budget deficits, with operating costs averaging over $80,000 per student annually.

Despite this investment, graduates earn approximately $16,695 per year on average with an average graduation rate at only 38.6%, raising concerns about job placement success and program effectiveness.

Local organizations, such as Workforce Solutions Borderplex, are stepping in to provide alternative training options, crucial for youths facing homelessness and job insecurity.

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Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Today on Smart Money we’re talking about a top concern for just about everybody getting ready to retire: making sure your wealth lasts and works for you. Financial expert Brian Mirau is here to explain why this concern exists—even for successful people—and share practical strategies to help build confidence in your financial future.

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Olivia Vara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New Mexico State University says that around 2 years ago Alumni Pond lost its water because of a leak in the liner of the pond.

NMSU regents are meeting this Friday to discuss an agenda that includes a $1.3 million plan to restore the water loss in NMSU Alumni Pond.

NMSU said in their statement that the pond will be reconstructed with imported engineered fill and grading for new pond liner, concrete pond lining, the installation of a water supply line with an automatic fill system, the installation of a pond aeration system, fish habitats, and a demo of a pedestrian bridge.

NMSU says that New Mexico Game and Fish moved quickly to relocate the fish and turtles that were in the pond before it lost water.

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Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The Jazz Exchange announced the 2025 Summer Workshop on June 16–28, 2025, at Pebble Hills High School in El Paso, Texas.

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Gabrielle Lopez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We’re starting to see triple-digit temperatures again this week. El Paso County is preparing by using community centers as cooling centers.

The county said all residents are invited to take a break from the heat and cool down at its indoor air-conditioned centers. The centers will be open from June 15 until Aug. 15.

The following cooling centers are available Sunday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. They will be closed on Juneteenth (June 19) and Independence Day (July 4).

Agua Dulce Community Center – 15371 Kentwood Ave, Horizon City, TX 79928

Fabens Community Center – 201 NW Camp St, Fabens, TX 79838

Canutillo Community Center – 7351 Bosque Rd, Canutillo, TX 79835

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Gabrielle Lopez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Socorro Independent School District became the third school district in the nation to receive a National Certificate for STEM Excellence. It also became the first in West Texas to hold the certificate.

Socorro ISD says the NCSE-D recognizes districts’ commitment to continually improving district-wide systems and robust STEM education programs that support educators and students.

The district’s interim superintendent James Vasquez said it’s honored to have its hard work and dedication validated.

“It’s a rigorous coursework that they have to go through in order to receive, the certification,” Vasquez said. “The hours that they put in can go towards a master’s degree.”

Socorro ISD said its STEM district certification process started Aug. 15, 2022, and was completed on April 13, 2025.

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KRDO

WASHINGTON (KRDO) — The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed federal charges against Mohammed Sabry Soliman, the 45-year-old man accused of setting people on fire in Boulder on Sunday.

The FBI called it a targeted terror attack, as he allegedly threw Molotov cocktails at people gathered for a demonstration in support of the Israeli hostages. Soliman’s criminal complaint alleges he yelled “Free Palestine” during the attack.

The DOJ is seeking federal hate crime charges, according to court records.

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“(Soliman) stated that he wanted to kill all Zionist people and wished they were all dead,” the criminal complaint read. “Soliman stated he would do it (conduct an attack) again.”

According to the complaint, Soliman had allegedly been planning the attack for a year and waited until his daughter graduated to carry it out.

“The Department of Justice has swiftly charged the illegal alien perpetrator of this heinous attack with a federal hate crime and will hold him accountable to the fullest extent of the law. Our prayers are with the victims and our Jewish community across the world,” read a statement from Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “This vile anti-Semitic violence comes just weeks after the horrific murder of two young Jewish Americans in Washington DC. We will never tolerate this kind of hatred. We refuse to accept a world in which Jewish Americans are targeted for who they are and what they believe.” 

He reportedly traveled from his Colorado Springs home, where he lived with his wife and five kids, to Boulder.

Editor’s note: Previous information from the FBI spelled the suspect’s name as “Mohamed.” The criminal complaint spells his name “Mohammed.” Because a criminal complaint is a legal document, KRDO13 is currently reporting that spelling unless other information comes to light.

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