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Monica Cortez

7 months

Thank you again El Paso for all the love and support you have shown me throughout my career! I am incredibly excited for this new role! I will officially start January 8th! Happy Thanksgiving everyone 💖💖💖

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

2 years

Check this out! Lightning struck a palm tree in east El Paso by George Dieter and Montwood during Monday’s storm! 📸: Weather Watcher Rulis Martinez

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

2 years

I never thought I would get something like this…. I too was born and raised in El Paso. A beautiful community that accepts all kinds of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. This is just hateful and maybe a little racist. What does “speak like you’re in the United States” even mean?

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Monica Cortez

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4 years

I hate to call any one out. But this is irresponsible and not ok. These are essentials we all need, it spreads more panic in communities, and leaves other people without any supplies. Don’t be like her.

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4 years

@stayinyour_lena I don’t know but I didn’t wanna take any chances

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

5 years

This is my City. It’s beautiful, kind, full of love. Our worst nightmare turned reality yesterday. Although that will never define us, our hearts are broken for all the innocent lives lost this past Saturday. El Paso will come out stronger. #ElPasoStrong

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

2 months

Hi everyone! I’m off the desk this week because… I’m getting married this weekend! See you all next week! 💍 And if it’s ok with you all… I’ll be spamming you with all the wonderful pictures I’m able to take in Puerto Vallarta! 🏝️👰🏻‍♀️🤵🏻 see you all soon! #PuttingtheHERinHernandez

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

5 years

New hair, who’s dis? 💇🏻‍♀️

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

2 years

Unbelievable! Who else caught the beautiful waxing crescent moon?? 🌙 What a gorgeous shot from last night! ⭐️ -📸: Certified Weather Watcher Miguel Vigil

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

3 years

Good Morning, 2021 ☀️☕️ Going into the New Year with Love, Hope, a whole lot of Happiness... and a little something extra 💍💕

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

2 years

What a lightning show we had last night!! This was captured yesterday by East El Paso. -📸: Weather Watcher Stephen Flores

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

4 months

Will you be my Valentine? 💝 💘🌹💐 See you all tonight at 5, 6 and 10! 📺

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

5 years

I don’t have the words to say how thankful I am of your support. Thanks to this beautiful community, I have been named Best Meteorologist by @THECITYElPaso Thank you for staying with me through this incredible journey & for continuing to support my career every step of the way!

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

6 months

Snoopy and I wishing you a very Merry Christmas! Be safe tonight and enjoy this Christmas Eve with all your loved ones! 💖🎄🎁🐶

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

1 year

I thought I had out together the perfect Spring outfit, and now I can’t unsee this… 😂🎃🌼

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

2 years

Such an honor to be the Master of Ceremonies tonight for the Teacher of the Year Gala for @SocorroISD . As a daughter of an educator, I am extremely honored to be part of this amazing evening as this is such an achievement for all our wonderful teachers! 👩🏻‍🏫 🍎 🏆

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

2 years

IT’S REAL! This is the best defined Gustnado recorded in El Paso. A gustnado is a short-lived swirling wind that can form on the leading edge of a severe T-Storm. It’s not a tornado as it forms differently but can reach wind speeds of 60-80mph! 📸:WeatherWatcher Abraham Castillo

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

1 year

New hair, new season. Ready for the warmer weather! ☀️🧡

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

4 years

Please don’t panic. As long as you’re washing your hands, keeping your work space and home clean, and limiting contact with other people, we will reduce our chances of catching it. Oh and don’t over buy essentials. Other people need them too. Let’s be a helpful community.

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

5 years

I got the cool experience of launching today’s weather balloon! Check it out!

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

2 years

Check this out! It looks like mountain goat on the west side of the mountain off of Trans Mountain. I’ve never seen that! -📸: Weather Watcher David Zamora

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

1 year

You’ll see female meteorologists around the country dressed in purple on this Pi Day (3/14) to celebrate women working in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) We need more women in these career fields 💜 #DressForSTEM #piDay2023 #STEMeducation

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

4 years

Wow! Check this out! Deer roaming in NE El Paso on this hot afternoon! Thank you so much to Abram Rivera for sharing this with us!

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

9 months

Trying to show off my new shoes! 👠🥰 See you all tonight at 6 for your latest weather updates! ☀️🌤️☔️

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

4 years

Thank you all so much for voting me the Best Meteorologist in El Paso. It was such an honor accepting this award tonight!

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

6 years

Thank you for your endless support! It's been so surreal taking on the new role as Chief Meteorologist for KTSM 9 News, and having such immense support from you all has made this experience that much more incredible. I am ready to get to work! Thank you!

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

6 months

#NewProfilePic

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

4 months

It’s been a long day… but I’m ready for tonight’s show! See you all at 10! Have a great weekend everyone!

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

2 years

Happy Easter everyone!! I hope you have a beautiful and blessed Sunday! 🐰🐣🌷💗 -📸: Certified Weather Watcher Miguel Vigil

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

1 year

At work early today! Join me at noon as we talk about more 80 degree weather and when to expect our next wind event! 🌡️☀️💨

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

1 year

OMGOSH! Someone lost their trampoline in these high winds! 😱😓 -📸: Weather Watcher Tony Nunez

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

1 year

That’s a wrap! It truly was fun being behind the desk for a change! Have a safe weekend!

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

3 months

We are the Vado Speedway in New Mexico for our Small Town Spotlight! Join us tonight at 6!

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

10 months

It’s finally Friday!!!! I will tell you what your weekend looks like and when we can potentially expect a little cool down in your full forecast!

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

4 months

Happy first day of March! Beautiful weather to start the month, so let’s make it a great unofficial start to Spring! 🌸🌷🌼 #leapyear #Spring2024

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

1 year

Blue Monday! 💙

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

1 year

We’ve become Pawrents! 🐾🐶🐶 Meet Snoopy (black/white) and Charli (brown/white)! After being abandoned on the bed of truck near our neighborhood, we decided to welcome them into our home! Here’s to potty training, sleepless nights, and lots and lots of love! ❤️❤️❤️

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

1 year

I’m super excited to say I’ll be filling in for Estela Casas this week at 6:30! Hope you can join me at 4:30 and 6:30! 😃😄🤗 Day 1 here we go! See you all soon!

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

5 months

“The most exciting, challenging, and significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself…” Here’s to another trip around the ☀️ 😎 Going to make this year the best one yet! 🎊Cheers to getting older! 🎂🎁💁🏻‍♀️💝💅🏼🥂

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

1 year

Here’s to another year around the sun! Thank you to everyone for the sweet birthday wishes!! ❤️❤️🥳🎉

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

6 years

Welcome to Texas!! #snowflurries

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

11 months

Come on Barbie, let’s go party! 🪩💖💅👠

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

1 year

It’s a been a “cool” escape to Santa Fe! Temps are in the mid 80s and definitely a bit more tolerable than back home! ☀️😎👗🏜️ 🥵 Stay cool and safe! 💖

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

5 years

This month marks 6 years here at KTSM, and I just want to thank you all for your continued support. It truly is a dream come true doing what I love in a community I love. Thank you ❤️

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

1 year

What would you do if you looked out the window and saw this?! 😧🥰🦌 What an incredible shot captured in NE El Paso! -📸: Weather Watcher Alma Campo

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

1 year

I’m not gonna lie… when I first heard of the shooting at Cielo Vista Mall, my heart sank and I had knots in my throat. I just wanted to cry… this all really triggered me. My thoughts with the families of the 4 people involved. (3 injured, 1 killed)

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

5 years

Omgosh! You guys!!! I just adopted this beautiful soul! Meet Doug!!!! @ElPasoAnimalSvc

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

7 months

I’m driving around in the Street Car in Downtown El Paso! Did you know it’s absolutely free?? And the Glory Road Transfer Center parking garage across the Don Haskins is also free for this Saturday only! Just in time for Winter Fest!

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

2 years

Check out this sink hole in central El Paso swallow up a car! Tune in to KTSM 9 News to see how one woman was saved from this sinking car. -📸: @tornandra

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

3 months

My puppies and I are ready for today’s Solar Eclipse! ☀️🌒

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

4 months

Today’s assignment takes me out to the poppy field by the Franklin Mountains! See you at 6 for our Small Town Spotlight! 💛

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

1 year

It’s a beautiful day to be outdoors with highs in the low 90s and a gentle breeze! What a great way to kick off the month of June! 🌸💐🌺

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

24 days

Today’s assignment takes me to our beautiful Lincoln National Forest!

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

10 months

It’s a workday for me off camera this afternoon! Working on cool Weather Fest stories for tonight! See you all at 10pm!

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

1 year

Don't forget! We lose an hour of sleep this Sunday. I mean, Daylight Saving Time starts this Sunday.

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

4 years

Not cool @TMobile There seems to be quite a bit of outages across the country, including right here in El Paso 😡😡😡

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

3 months

It’s a chilly and windy day in Columbus, NM! But definitely enjoying this beautiful hacienda like hotel! Join us for our Small Town Spotlight Series at 6!

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

1 year

Trying out a new hairstyle tonight! 👩🏻

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

7 months

If you missed our broadcast at 6, join us again tonight at 10 as we talk about winterizing your home what your 9 day forecast looks like! See you then!

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

1 year

It may not be leprechaun green, but it will do! I didn’t want to miss out on all the fun! Thankfully, this color doesn’t key out on the green wall!

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

6 months

It’s snowing in Northwest El Paso! Get ready as this system continues to move through tomorrow morning. Bundle up and stay safe!

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

3 years

I’m starting to feel much better! So much so, I’ll be doing the weather from my living room! Thank you all for your positive vibes and prayers. They have truly helped! ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

10 months

Feeling like princesses tonight as we get ready to host the Miss Texas Earth Pageant 2023!

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

1 year

Good morning! Hopefully everyone had a wonderful Easter Weekend! Snoopy, Belle and I are wishing you a great start to the week. 💖☀️🐾

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

5 years

Best wishes heading your way! 💕💕

Ozzie Carrillo

@ozziecarr

5 years

Robert Bettes and son Mason in Pre-op room for kidney transplant surgery.

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

5 years

Thank you so much for the incredible support throughout my career, and thank you for trusting in me in keeping you safe and informed! I’ve just hit 12k likes on Facebook! It means so much! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

7 months

We are talking about strong winds and possibly cooler temps in your full forecast! Join me tonight at 6pm and 10pm! 🌬️🌦️💖

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

2 years

Last day enjoying the beach 🏝️ Definitely ready to head back and get to work! See you all next week 🏖️☀️💼👩🏻‍🔬☔️🌦️

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

5 years

Question: straight or curly? 🤔

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

8 years

This weekend, 41% of employers will have some staff working on Labor Day, so here we are! :)

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

3 years

Check out this video shot by our General Manager David Candelaria! This was captured in east El Paso by Wedgewood and McRae! Be safe and turn around if you see a flooded roadway!

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

2 months

Getting ready to throw out the first pitch for today’s game!

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

1 year

We may not have gotten to see the Auroras, but we definitely got to enjoy this incredible view in El Paso! -📸: Certified Weather Watcher Miguel Vigil

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

11 months

Ready to go into the oldest ballpark in the United States! Let’s go Cubs!! ⚾️🧢🏟️

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

3 months

I’m in Segundo Barrio at the Armijo Public Library 📚for part of our Small Town Spotlight! Tune in at 6! 💖

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

2 years

Getting a sneak peak during media day at the @epchihuahuas 🐶⚾️

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

5 years

I have a big announcement to make. Today, the @NWSElPaso awarded us the first ever 2019 Weather Ready Nation Ambassador Award of Excellence in the Borderland. None of this would have been possible without the tremendous help of the community and of course from the staff at KTSM.

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

1 year

It’s truly a beautiful day to be out and about! Have a wonderful Earth Day! 🌎🌱

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

6 months

Here’s to an amazing 2024! Trials and tribulations are what make us who we are and take us where we need to go… may our journey continue with love, understanding and passion in everything we do! 💖

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

10 months

Who else caught this gustnado yesterday in East El Paso? Many people confused it with a landspout, but if you look closely, it's not attached to any clouds. A gustnado is forms from t-storm outflows and pick up a lot of dust as you see here! -📸: Weather Watcher Justin Jones

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

3 months

Question! If spring starts tonight at 9:06pm is today the first day of Spring? OR Do we wait until tomorrow? Either way, it’s a beautiful Spring-like day!

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

1 year

Join me at 4:30 and 6:30 tonight as we talk news and weather! From updates on the migrant situation at the border to possible thunderstorm chances this weekend. Hope you can tune in!

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

1 year

Heading out to cook some bugs at the El Paso zoo for the Annual Bug Fest Cook Off! Wish me luck! 🐛🐜🪳😅

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

3 months

Don’t mind the bags under my eyes today 🙈 we are pretty short staffed and I had a long flight getting back home today so it’s been a day! BUT I’m ready to deliver your news! I hope you can join me! 💖

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

1 year

Guess where we are at today for our Small Town Spotlight series? 💖💖 Join us at 5 and 6 as we explore this beautiful historial town!

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

3 years

I can’t believe it! 8 years with KTSM 9 News! Thank you all for your continued support! 🌤🌈☔️⚡️⛈

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

9 months

I’m at the rooftop of Paso Del Norte Hotel today for Small Town Spotlight! Make sure to tune in at 6! See you soon!

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

1 year

Getting ready to enjoy some bbq and some fireworks tonight! I hope everyone has a wonderful Independence Day! Be safe tonight and I’ll see you all tomorrow! 🧨🎆🇺🇸

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

4 years

On air ready! Although, my feet were not ready for heels again.

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

2 years

Did you guys feel an earthquake that struck Toyah, Texas, which is about 3 hours away from El Paso? It is being reported as a 5.3 quake! #earthquake

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

2 years

What a special night tonight is! It is truly an honor to be the emcee for tonight’s Posada Navideña brought to us by the Mexican Consulate. Bien orgullosa de ser parte de esta noche festiva! 🇲🇽❄️🎄🎅🏽

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

2 years

It’s such a beautiful weather day this Sunday! It’s not too cold, not too warm! 🌥️👚

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

7 months

Getting ready to co-host the tree lighting ceremony that kicks off Winter Fest! Come on out to downtown and join us!

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

4 years

People’s irresponsible and dumb actions will get us all in trouble. Just stay home. It’s not going to be forever, and hopefully soon we can go back to normal.... it’s not that hard guys..... STAY HOME!

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We are almost certainly seeing community spread of Covid-19 in El Paso. This story from a primary care doc is chilling. I know it’s hard to be apart from loved ones. But this is life and death. Please, please, please, stay home El Paso.

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

10 months

It’s a little windy tonight. But I’m ready to host tonight’s Diamond Gala for the El Paso Center for Diabetes. Belle didn’t want me leaving her tonight so she posed with me… 🐶

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

20 days

Happy National Donut Day 🍩 Thank you @kellyhoryczun for spoiling us!

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

1 year

Joy riding with the pups! Beautiful weather to be out and about! Have a wonderful Sunday! 🐾🐶

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

1 year

I found the Water Wall in Houston!

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

1 year

“If you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life.” I can’t believe it’s been 10 years already bringing you the news and weather at KTSM! Thank you all for your incredible support throughout my career! Here’s to many more! 💖📺☔️👩🏻‍💼

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

5 years

So incredibly happy to say I’m finally verified on Twitter! 😱😱😱

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Monica Cortez

@MonicaKTSM

10 months

An early start to the work day as I visit several schools ahead of Weather Fest!! 🤓🌦️⛈️☔️🌪️

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