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Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagashima (far left) hosted a vigil at Plaza de Las Cruces in Downtown Las Cruces Monday, Aug. 4, to honor victims of El Paso's mass shooting. He was joined onstage by city councilors Jack Eackman, Gabe Vasquez, Yvonne Flores; New Mexico Lt. Gov. Howie Morales; U.S. Rep for 2nd Congressional District Xochitl Torres Small, among other area leaders, who spoke individually during the candlelight vigil.

Vigils for victims of El Paso mass shooting

Glenda Avalos, Multimedia Editor August 7, 2019

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The community pay their respects for the victims at Cielo Vista Walmart, Monday August 6th.

Photo gallery: El Paso Strong

Prospector Staff Report August 7, 2019

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President Donald Trump holds a rally in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Tue. May 24.

Trump’s upcoming visit stirs resentment among El Paso residents, officials

Prospector Staff August 6, 2019

In the wake of Saturday’s mass shooting at Cielo Vista Walmart, President Donald Trump will visit El Paso, according to Federal Aviation Administration advisories. The trip comes after a visit to Dayton, Ohio, where another mass shooting occurred just...

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El Pasoans gathered together for a vigil outside of Walmart in El Paso.

El Paso unites to aid families of Walmart shooting victims

Paulina Spencer, Contributor August 6, 2019

The city of El Paso is recovering from  a mass shooting Saturday, Aug. 3, when a gunman opened fire at Walmart near Cielo Vista Mall, killing 22 and injuring 26.  Days later, the injured are still healing while the community honors those who lost...

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Memorials for the victims of Saturday's shooting have been created near the Cielo Vista Wal-Mart.

The names of the deceased victims of El Paso’s mass shooting

Alejandra Molina, Contributor August 6, 2019

On Monday afternoon of Aug. 4, the El Paso Police Department released an official complete list of the 22 deceased victims from the Walmart Shooting that took place on Saturday, August 3. Ages range from 15 to 90 years old. Thirteen were U.S. citizens,...

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The community pay their respects for the victims at Cielo Vista Walmart, Monday August 6th.

Two more victims of Wal-Mart mass shooting have died

Glenda Avalos, Multimedia Editor August 5, 2019

Two days after the tragic mass shooting that affected the El Paso community on Aug, 3,  the mortality figures have increased to 22. David Shimp, the CEO of Del Sol Medical Center and Dr. Stephen Flaherty announced during a press conference two more...

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Several events have been postponed or cancelled due to Saturday's tragedy at Cielo Vista Wal-Mart

Events postponed or cancelled across El Paso due to tragedy at Wal-Mart

Sasha Minjarez, Contributor August 4, 2019

Several events have been postponed or cancelled in the El Paso area due to the recent tragedy that befell the city when a Walmart shooting resulted in numerous fatalities and injuries.  Blink-182 tweeted that “in solidarity with the community”...

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Candles and signs that read El Paso Strong are many items that were included in memorials for the victims of Saturday's mass shooting.

Shooting results in 22 dead and 26 wounded at Walmart near Cielo Vista Mall

Isaiah Ramirez, Web Editor August 4, 2019

After a shooter opened fire at a Walmart near Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso, Texas Saturday, Aug. 3, 22 people have died and 26 wounded.  This is the eighth deadliest shooting in U.S. history, according to NBC news and is the worst shooting in the country...

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Junior quarterback Mark Torrez will look to earn playing time this season for the Miners.

Miners QB Rundown: Local Mark Torrez looks for opportunity in 2019

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor July 30, 2019

Hometown product and junior quarterback Mark Torrez of Eastwood High School only appeared in one game last season, but did gain extensive experience as a redshirt freshman.  During his freshman year, Torrez played in seven games, completing 14 of...

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Alexa Hoy will enter the transfer portal and depart from the UTEP women's basketball program.

UTEP women’s basketball guard Alexa Hoy departs from program

Isaiah Ramirez, Web Editor July 29, 2019

Sophomore guard Alexa Hoy has left the UTEP women’s basketball team and will enter the transfer portal, according to KTSM El Paso. Hoy is the second player to depart from the program since the end of the 2018-2019 season, after former Miner Zuzanna...

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Running back Quardraiz Wadley will be out for the 2019 season due to a toe injury.

UTEP Football running back Quardraiz Wadley out for season due to injury

Isaiah Ramirez, Web Editor July 29, 2019

Senior running back QuardraizWadley suffered a season-ending toe injury with just less than a month before the 2019-2020 season kickoff for the UTEP football team. Wadley is expected to be out for four to six months after sustaining this injury during...

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Assistant Professor Jess Tolbert as the instructor of the Jewelry Making Workshop at the Stanlee & Gerald Rubin Center

The Rubin Art Center hosts a Jewelry-Making Workshop

July 25, 2019

On Wednesday, July 24, a jewelry-making workshop was held at the Rubin Art Center. The workshop was held by Jessica L. Tolbert, Assistant Professor at UTEP, head of the Jewelry Metals Program, and Melissa Barba for educators in the area.  “It is...

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