Month: December 2006

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) – Police say a 27-year-old man has confessed to the 2003 murder of New Mexico State University student, Katie Sepich. Dona Ana County District Attorney Susana Martinez announced the arrest today at a news conference in Las Cruces. Police say Gabriel Avila already is serving a nine-year prison sentence for an

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) – Police say a 27-year-old man has confessed to the 2003 murder of New Mexico State University student, Katie Sepich. Dona Ana County District Attorney Susana Martinez announced the arrest today at a news conference in Las Cruces. Police say Gabriel Avila already is serving a nine-year prison sentence for an

EL PASO, Tx. – With just three days to go until kickoff for the 73rd Annual Brut Sun Bowl, officials are hopeful for a 3rd straightsell-out ABC-7spent part of Tuesdaymorning at the Sun Bowl’s west side offices and it was apparent from the number of people in line for tickets that the hope for a

EL PASO, Tx. – With just three days to go until kickoff for the 73rd Annual Brut Sun Bowl, officials are hopeful for a 3rd straightsell-out ABC-7spent part of Tuesdaymorning at the Sun Bowl’s west side offices and it was apparent from the number of people in line for tickets that the hope for a

LAS CRUCES, NM. – A judge’s decision to have juvenile defendants unshackled in a Dona Ana County District courtroomhas someworried about the safety of everyone in the building. On Tuesday, newly-elected District Judge Lisa Schultz ordered two juvenile prisoners, ages 14 and 15, to be un cuffed during their hearing. The teens’ lawyer had argued

LAS CRUCES, NM. – A judge’s decision to have juvenile defendants unshackled in a Dona Ana County District courtroomhas someworried about the safety of everyone in the building. On Tuesday, newly-elected District Judge Lisa Schultz ordered two juvenile prisoners, ages 14 and 15, to be un cuffed during their hearing. The teens’ lawyer had argued

SOCORRO, TX. – Residents in the Lower Valley city of Socorro are still living among debris and damage from Storm 2006, however a grant for $1.7 million dollars could help clean up. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)has awarded the money to the Upper Rio Grande@ Work (URG@W). The money is being used to hire

SOCORRO, TX. – Residents in the Lower Valley city of Socorro are still living among debris and damage from Storm 2006, however a grant for $1.7 million dollars could help clean up. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)has awarded the money to the Upper Rio Grande@ Work (URG@W). The money is being used to hire

EL PASO, Tx. – The city gets a progress report on the clean up from Storm 2006: Progress is being made, but there’s still work to be done. City Council received a presentation Tuesday from the Streets, Engineering, and Environmental Services Departments. Each department reported it’s making progress, but will continue to recover from the

EL PASO, Tx. – The city gets a progress report on the clean up from Storm 2006: Progress is being made, but there’s still work to be done. City Council received a presentation Tuesday from the Streets, Engineering, and Environmental Services Departments. Each department reported it’s making progress, but will continue to recover from the

EL PASO, Tx. – City officials issued a warning Wednesday to residents of Mowad Street: Get with the buyout program or risk jeopardizing the entire process for themselves and their neighbors. Officials sent a news release directed at the seven people who live on Mowad and whodecided to file a lawsuit against the City of

EL PASO, Tx. – City officials issued a warning Wednesday to residents of Mowad Street: Get with the buyout program or risk jeopardizing the entire process for themselves and their neighbors. Officials sent a news release directed at the seven people who live on Mowad and whodecided to file a lawsuit against the City of

WASHINGTON (AP) – Republicans had the money, the experience and the name recognition. But in the end, Democrats had the momentum. Voters in the vast 23rd District yesterday chose Democrat Ciro Rodriguez over Republican Congressman Henry Bonilla. The runoff was needed because nobody received 50 percent of the vote in last month’s special election over

WASHINGTON (AP) – Republicans had the money, the experience and the name recognition. But in the end, Democrats had the momentum. Voters in the vast 23rd District yesterday chose Democrat Ciro Rodriguez over Republican Congressman Henry Bonilla. The runoff was needed because nobody received 50 percent of the vote in last month’s special election over

Sandra Ben-Joseph is a self-made woman, a woman on top of her game, a success story born of a refusal to accept arbitrary limitations. In other words, she wouldn’t take no for an answer. Growing up in California, she became immersed in its music scene and her first job reflected that interest. A teen magazine

Sandra Ben-Joseph is a self-made woman, a woman on top of her game, a success story born of a refusal to accept arbitrary limitations. In other words, she wouldn’t take no for an answer. Growing up in California, she became immersed in its music scene and her first job reflected that interest. A teen magazine

EL PASO, Tx. – Former residents of the Mowad Street neighborhood hit hard by Storm 2006,are suing the city. The suit was Filed last Friday and is seeking an injunction to force the city to turn the utilities back on.After Storm 2006 the city said the buildings were unsafe for various health and safety reasons.

EL PASO, Tx. – Former residents of the Mowad Street neighborhood hit hard by Storm 2006,are suing the city. The suit was Filed last Friday and is seeking an injunction to force the city to turn the utilities back on.After Storm 2006 the city said the buildings were unsafe for various health and safety reasons.

Status for public school districts and UTEP is indicated here. EPCC on normal schedule Canutillo ISD not in session – start delayeduntil 10am for employees Clint ISD on normal schedule EPISD – on regular schedule, but postponing New Teacher Assistance Program until Friday Ysleta ISD to start at 10 a.m. El Paso ISD on normal

Status for public school districts and UTEP is indicated here. EPCC on normal schedule Canutillo ISD not in session – start delayeduntil 10am for employees Clint ISD on normal schedule EPISD – on regular schedule, but postponing New Teacher Assistance Program until Friday Ysleta ISD to start at 10 a.m. El Paso ISD on normal

NEW MEXICO- A California manis killedSundaymorning in a rollover crash on a stretchof highway between Lordsburg and Deming. New Mexico State Police officers tell ABC-7, 41-year old Alexandro Batista and a friend were driving East on I-10 near mile marker 49, when a semi-truck swereved into their lane. Mr. Batista over-corrected and in the process,

NEW MEXICO- A California manis killedSundaymorning in a rollover crash on a stretchof highway between Lordsburg and Deming. New Mexico State Police officers tell ABC-7, 41-year old Alexandro Batista and a friend were driving East on I-10 near mile marker 49, when a semi-truck swereved into their lane. Mr. Batista over-corrected and in the process,

SAN ELIZARIO — El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputies are on the hunt for whoever stabbed a young man at a late night party. Deputies responded to a house in the 1300 Block of Four-Wheel Drive a little after 1 a.m. Saturday. According to Sheriff deputies, a fight broke out between 20 to 30 people at

SAN ELIZARIO — El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputies are on the hunt for whoever stabbed a young man at a late night party. Deputies responded to a house in the 1300 Block of Four-Wheel Drive a little after 1 a.m. Saturday. According to Sheriff deputies, a fight broke out between 20 to 30 people at