Month: September 2007

FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) – The Farmington Boys and Girls Club hopes to power all of its electrical needs with solar panels. And club leaders hope to do that with the help of a $200,000 grant from the governor’s office. Though the grant would cover only a fourth of the total project, club officials say it’s

FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) – The Farmington Boys and Girls Club hopes to power all of its electrical needs with solar panels. And club leaders hope to do that with the help of a $200,000 grant from the governor’s office. Though the grant would cover only a fourth of the total project, club officials say it’s

EL PASO, TX. – The Ysleta Independent School District has an important election coming up and millions of dollars are at stake. The YsletaISD was the only district in the county that did not raise taxes by adding the four cents allowed by the state during the 2006-2007 school year and that means all the

EL PASO, TX. – The Ysleta Independent School District has an important election coming up and millions of dollars are at stake. The YsletaISD was the only district in the county that did not raise taxes by adding the four cents allowed by the state during the 2006-2007 school year and that means all the

The Silver Spade and Brass Spitoon will be housed at NMSU for the first time since 2002 – the last time the Aggies defeated the Miners in the battle of I-10. UTEP’s three-game winning streak over NMSU came to an end Saturday night, when the Miner football teamlost 29-24 to the Aggies. In his weekly

The Silver Spade and Brass Spitoon will be housed at NMSU for the first time since 2002 – the last time the Aggies defeated the Miners in the battle of I-10. UTEP’s three-game winning streak over NMSU came to an end Saturday night, when the Miner football teamlost 29-24 to the Aggies. In his weekly

EL PASO, TX. -According to El Paso Police, one brother may be charged for the rollover crash that killed his younger brother this weekend. 14-year-old Andrew Springer died on Saturday when the Lexus sedan he was a passenger in drove off the road in Northeast El Paso. The car came to rest on its top

EL PASO, TX. -According to El Paso Police, one brother may be charged for the rollover crash that killed his younger brother this weekend. 14-year-old Andrew Springer died on Saturday when the Lexus sedan he was a passenger in drove off the road in Northeast El Paso. The car came to rest on its top

EL PASO, TX. – Unsafe electrical outlets, clogged toilets, and no first aid kits are the conditions that shutdown a local daycare. American Southwest Montessori Schools operates learning centers on the Eastside and in the Upper Valley.ABC-7 has confirmed the Eastside location is currently closed due to 72 inspection violations in less than a year.

EL PASO, TX. – Unsafe electrical outlets, clogged toilets, and no first aid kits are the conditions that shutdown a local daycare. American Southwest Montessori Schools operates learning centers on the Eastside and in the Upper Valley.ABC-7 has confirmed the Eastside location is currently closed due to 72 inspection violations in less than a year.

WASHINGTON – President Bush, seeking to avert a possible confirmation fight over a more partisan candidate, chose retired federal judge Michael B. Mukasey Monday to replace Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. “Judge Mukasey is clear-eyed about the threat our nation faces,” Bush said.If confirmed by the Senate, Mukasey, a retired federal judge who has handled terrorism

WASHINGTON – President Bush, seeking to avert a possible confirmation fight over a more partisan candidate, chose retired federal judge Michael B. Mukasey Monday to replace Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. “Judge Mukasey is clear-eyed about the threat our nation faces,” Bush said.If confirmed by the Senate, Mukasey, a retired federal judge who has handled terrorism

DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. – The New Mexico State Police are currently blocking off the intersection at New Mexico Highway 28 and Carver Road after a motorcycle collides with a van. Officials say the driver of the motorcycle was killed. More information is forthcoming from ABC-7 here on KVIA.com — Miguel Martinez, Web Content Producer

DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. – The New Mexico State Police are currently blocking off the intersection at New Mexico Highway 28 and Carver Road after a motorcycle collides with a van. Officials say the driver of the motorcycle was killed. More information is forthcoming from ABC-7 here on KVIA.com — Miguel Martinez, Web Content Producer

CHAPARRAL, N.M. -Otero County Sheriff’s deputies turned 28 illegal immigrants over to the border patrol on Wednesday, September 12. They say it’s all part of law enforcement efforts in their area.The AmericanCivil LibertiesUnionsaid Sheriff’s deputies from Otero County are irresponsibly policing innocent neighborhoods by knocking on doors and checking identification without cause. Monday, Otero County

CHAPARRAL, N.M. -Otero County Sheriff’s deputies turned 28 illegal immigrants over to the border patrol on Wednesday, September 12. They say it’s all part of law enforcement efforts in their area.The AmericanCivil LibertiesUnionsaid Sheriff’s deputies from Otero County are irresponsibly policing innocent neighborhoods by knocking on doors and checking identification without cause. Monday, Otero County

LIMA (AFP) – Villagers in southern Peru were struck by a mysterious illness after a meteorite made a fiery crash to Earth in their area, regional authorities said Monday. Around midday Saturday, villagers were startled by an explosion and a fireball that many were convinced was an airplane crashing near their remote village, located in

LIMA (AFP) – Villagers in southern Peru were struck by a mysterious illness after a meteorite made a fiery crash to Earth in their area, regional authorities said Monday. Around midday Saturday, villagers were startled by an explosion and a fireball that many were convinced was an airplane crashing near their remote village, located in

EL PASO, TX. – An American is shot in the border town of Palomas, Mexicowhichshares the border with Columbus, New Mexico. The Mexican government is handling the investigation, so information is still scarce. New Mexico state police say the shooting happened around4:30 a.m. Sunday morning. The victim is only being identified as an American man

EL PASO, TX. – An American is shot in the border town of Palomas, Mexicowhichshares the border with Columbus, New Mexico. The Mexican government is handling the investigation, so information is still scarce. New Mexico state police say the shooting happened around4:30 a.m. Sunday morning. The victim is only being identified as an American man

EL PASO, TX. – A police unit crashes into a car, sending one vehicle straight into a rock wall. It happened just after midnight Saturday morning on the 7600 block of Alameda. Authorities say an officer, riding in her marked unit along Alameda, struck anSUV that was trying to turn onto the street and got

EL PASO, TX. – A police unit crashes into a car, sending one vehicle straight into a rock wall. It happened just after midnight Saturday morning on the 7600 block of Alameda. Authorities say an officer, riding in her marked unit along Alameda, struck anSUV that was trying to turn onto the street and got

EL PASO, TX – Officials at Fort Bliss are blaming last week’s heavy rains for the hundreds of leaning and sinking headstones at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. According to officials at the cemetary, 438 headstones or graves have been damaged. No sections of the cemetary were spared, they said. Nearly 44,000 service members are buried

EL PASO, TX – Officials at Fort Bliss are blaming last week’s heavy rains for the hundreds of leaning and sinking headstones at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. According to officials at the cemetary, 438 headstones or graves have been damaged. No sections of the cemetary were spared, they said. Nearly 44,000 service members are buried

FORT WORTH, TX. (AP) – It’s a discouraging sight for busy travelers: throngs of people huddled around a lone power outlet at an airport gate, all of them hoping to recharge their BlackBerries, laptops and other gadgets. Across the country, airports are trying to bring precious energy more conveniently to millions of travelers who rely

FORT WORTH, TX. (AP) – It’s a discouraging sight for busy travelers: throngs of people huddled around a lone power outlet at an airport gate, all of them hoping to recharge their BlackBerries, laptops and other gadgets. Across the country, airports are trying to bring precious energy more conveniently to millions of travelers who rely

EL PASO, TX. – In a disappointing defeat, the UTEP Miners were unable to repeat the victory at the Battle of I-10 against the New Mexico State University Aggies, ending the game with 24 points to NMSU’s 29. Head Football Coach, Mike Price held his weekly news meeting to talk about what UTEP did right

EL PASO, TX. – In a disappointing defeat, the UTEP Miners were unable to repeat the victory at the Battle of I-10 against the New Mexico State University Aggies, ending the game with 24 points to NMSU’s 29. Head Football Coach, Mike Price held his weekly news meeting to talk about what UTEP did right

EL PASO, TX. – A new agreement between Sun Metro and El Paso County means some borderland residents will have to shell out a bit more cash to get where they need to go. The mutual agreement means some bus passengers in El Paso County will need to pay more when transferring from certain routes.

EL PASO, TX. – A new agreement between Sun Metro and El Paso County means some borderland residents will have to shell out a bit more cash to get where they need to go. The mutual agreement means some bus passengers in El Paso County will need to pay more when transferring from certain routes.