Oriana Bottaro
Reporter and Weekend Anchor at KTSM-TV (El Paso, TX)
News Anchor and Reporter for @Ktsmtv
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1 month ago |
ktsm.com | Oriana Bottaro
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM)– The federal government has laid off approximately 1,000 National Park Service employees nationwide as part of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) effort to cut down cost initiatives, impacting parks across the country — including Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico — where reports suggest at least 12 rangers were let go. Former park employees say the move could have lasting effects on park maintenance, visitor safety, and local tourism economies.
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2 months ago |
ktsm.com | Oriana Bottaro
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The Trump Administration has announced the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly 350,000 Venezuelans nationwide, moving up the deadline to just 60 days from now, according to NBC news. Before leaving office, President Joe Biden extended protections for eligible Venezuelans until October 2026. However, new President Donald Trump has revoked that extension this week as part of his administration’s efforts to crack down on immigration.
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Jan 9, 2025 |
ktsm.com | Oriana Bottaro
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – While the Borderland experiences a winter wonderland, California grapples with a drastically different reality. Wildfires have scorched thousands of acres, leaving hundreds of residents displaced and uncertain about when life will return to normal. One of those affected is Tina Aldana, an El Pasoan living in Altadena, California, who was forced to evacuate her home on Tuesday, Jan 7.
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Jan 8, 2025 |
ktsm.com | Oriana Bottaro
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – When the power goes out, linemen are the ones who step up — often in tough and dangerous conditions — to restore electricity and keep the city running. Eddie Garcia, a lineman with El Paso Electric for 26 years, is one of those unsung heroes. “I actually wanted to be a radiologist,” Garcia said.
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Jan 8, 2025 |
yahoo.com | Oriana Bottaro
Oriana BottaroThu, January 9, 2025 at 1:52 AM UTC2 min readEL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – When the power goes out, linemen are the ones who step up — often in tough and dangerous conditions — to restore electricity and keep the city running. Eddie Garcia, a lineman with El Paso Electric for 26 years, is one of those unsung heroes. “I actually wanted to be a radiologist,” Garcia said.
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