Month: September 2007

SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Health announced on Wednesday that an 80-year-old man from Dona Ana County is the state’s first West Nile Virus death of the 2007 season. Two more individuals have tested positive for West Nile Virus infection also, bringing the total for the state to 21 so far.

SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Health announced on Wednesday that an 80-year-old man from Dona Ana County is the state’s first West Nile Virus death of the 2007 season. Two more individuals have tested positive for West Nile Virus infection also, bringing the total for the state to 21 so far.

NEW YORK (AP) — The third major recall by Mattel Inc. of lead-tainted Chinese toys has left the world’s largest toymaker fighting to maintain its reputation with the crucial holiday season fast approaching. Mattel announced late Tuesday it was recalling 800,000 toys, including 675,000 accessories for one of the company’s biggest sellers, the Barbie doll.

NEW YORK (AP) — The third major recall by Mattel Inc. of lead-tainted Chinese toys has left the world’s largest toymaker fighting to maintain its reputation with the crucial holiday season fast approaching. Mattel announced late Tuesday it was recalling 800,000 toys, including 675,000 accessories for one of the company’s biggest sellers, the Barbie doll.

EL PASO, TX. – A house goes up in flames and fire officals say the blaze could have been prevented. It happened shortly after 10 p.m.Sunday night on the 200 block of Clarisa in El Paso’s lower valley community.El Paso Fire Department officialssay there were two people in the home when the fire broke out.

EL PASO, TX. – A house goes up in flames and fire officals say the blaze could have been prevented. It happened shortly after 10 p.m.Sunday night on the 200 block of Clarisa in El Paso’s lower valley community.El Paso Fire Department officialssay there were two people in the home when the fire broke out.

EL PASO, Tx. -Police release moreinformationregarding a fatalearly Sunday morning motorcycle accident ineast El Paso. EPPD officials tell ABC-7 that 43-year old Cesar Edmundo Santos was on his way to work when a car hit him on Montana near Wedgewood. Officials added that Santos was struck by two cars. Emergency crews tell ABC-7 Santos died

EL PASO, Tx. -Police release moreinformationregarding a fatalearly Sunday morning motorcycle accident ineast El Paso. EPPD officials tell ABC-7 that 43-year old Cesar Edmundo Santos was on his way to work when a car hit him on Montana near Wedgewood. Officials added that Santos was struck by two cars. Emergency crews tell ABC-7 Santos died

CANUTILLO, Tx. – A woman hears someone breaking into her home, calls her father, who promptly shoots the alleged intruder. The El Paso Sheriff’s Office is still investigating the shooting that happened along the 800 block of Anthony Street in Canutillo early Saturday morning. Investigators say a woman called her dad when she heard someone

CANUTILLO, Tx. – A woman hears someone breaking into her home, calls her father, who promptly shoots the alleged intruder. The El Paso Sheriff’s Office is still investigating the shooting that happened along the 800 block of Anthony Street in Canutillo early Saturday morning. Investigators say a woman called her dad when she heard someone

EL PASO, TX. – Two people are recoveringMonday morning after a crash in west El Paso. Sheriff’s officials say they responded to the 8000 block of South DesertBlvd around 10:45 Sunday night. That’s when they found a car had rolled over and went crashing off the roadway. An unidentifiedman and woman were the only ones

EL PASO, TX. – Two people are recoveringMonday morning after a crash in west El Paso. Sheriff’s officials say they responded to the 8000 block of South DesertBlvd around 10:45 Sunday night. That’s when they found a car had rolled over and went crashing off the roadway. An unidentifiedman and woman were the only ones

EL PASO, TX – Police have arrested the woman who allegedly stabbed andkilled her husbandSunday. Police arrested 27-year-old Elizabeth Munoz and charged her with murdering her husband, 24-year-old Francisco Arceo. She is being held in the county jail in lieu of a $100,000 bond. Police officials tell ABC-7 they responded to a call early Sunday

EL PASO, TX – Police have arrested the woman who allegedly stabbed andkilled her husbandSunday. Police arrested 27-year-old Elizabeth Munoz and charged her with murdering her husband, 24-year-old Francisco Arceo. She is being held in the county jail in lieu of a $100,000 bond. Police officials tell ABC-7 they responded to a call early Sunday

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (AP) – Anecita Hudson, the mother of a soldier taken prisoner in the early days of the Iraq war, has died. Hudson, 56, died Sunday in an El Paso, Texas, hospital. The cause of death was not immediately released, said Hamilton-O’Dell Funeral Home in Alamogordo. Her oldest son, Army Spc. Joseph Hudson, was

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (AP) – Anecita Hudson, the mother of a soldier taken prisoner in the early days of the Iraq war, has died. Hudson, 56, died Sunday in an El Paso, Texas, hospital. The cause of death was not immediately released, said Hamilton-O’Dell Funeral Home in Alamogordo. Her oldest son, Army Spc. Joseph Hudson, was

EL PASO, TX – Mexican trucking lines will now be able to carry cargo anywhere in the United States. The plan by the Bush Administration was originally a part of the 1994 “North American Free Trade Agreement.” Some experts say the plan will benefit U.S. consumers and hurt American workers. Opponents of the plan have

EL PASO, TX – Mexican trucking lines will now be able to carry cargo anywhere in the United States. The plan by the Bush Administration was originally a part of the 1994 “North American Free Trade Agreement.” Some experts say the plan will benefit U.S. consumers and hurt American workers. Opponents of the plan have

EL PASO, TX – El Paso Water Utilities officials say low water pressure was responsible for the problems that led to the shutdown of the Sun Bowl’s restrooms during Saturday night’s UTEP Miner football game. More than 43,000 people showed up to see the Miners’ season-opening win against the New Mexico Lobos. However, the joy

EL PASO, TX – El Paso Water Utilities officials say low water pressure was responsible for the problems that led to the shutdown of the Sun Bowl’s restrooms during Saturday night’s UTEP Miner football game. More than 43,000 people showed up to see the Miners’ season-opening win against the New Mexico Lobos. However, the joy

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve and other banking regulators issued special guidance Tuesday urging loan service companies to work with borrowers in danger of defaulting on their home mortgages. The guidance issued by the Fed and the other agencies followed President Bush’s announcement Friday that his administration was putting forward proposals aimed at preventing

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve and other banking regulators issued special guidance Tuesday urging loan service companies to work with borrowers in danger of defaulting on their home mortgages. The guidance issued by the Fed and the other agencies followed President Bush’s announcement Friday that his administration was putting forward proposals aimed at preventing

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Terrell Jackson had the biggest play. The only one, really. Jackson, a transfer from Oregon, broke free on a 36-yard scoring run early in the fourth quarter, lifting Texas-El Paso to a 10-6 win over New Mexico on Saturday night in the opener for both schools. He slashed through the

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Terrell Jackson had the biggest play. The only one, really. Jackson, a transfer from Oregon, broke free on a 36-yard scoring run early in the fourth quarter, lifting Texas-El Paso to a 10-6 win over New Mexico on Saturday night in the opener for both schools. He slashed through the

AL ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq (Reuters) – President George W. Bush raised the prospect of troop cuts in Iraq after meeting top commanders at a desert air base on Monday but said any reduction would only be made from a position of strength. Bush’s visit came as his leading officials in Iraq prepared to deliver

AL ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq (Reuters) – President George W. Bush raised the prospect of troop cuts in Iraq after meeting top commanders at a desert air base on Monday but said any reduction would only be made from a position of strength. Bush’s visit came as his leading officials in Iraq prepared to deliver

NEW YORK (AP) – Jury selection is set to begin this week in the trial of Oscar S. Wyatt Jr., a wealthy Texas oilman accused of conspiring to pay millions of dollars in kickbacks to Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein’s regime to win contracts under the United Nations’ oil-for-food program. The 83-year-old Houston businessman is expected

NEW YORK (AP) – Jury selection is set to begin this week in the trial of Oscar S. Wyatt Jr., a wealthy Texas oilman accused of conspiring to pay millions of dollars in kickbacks to Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein’s regime to win contracts under the United Nations’ oil-for-food program. The 83-year-old Houston businessman is expected

SOCORRO, Tx. – Mission Valley fire crews were called out to an intense Saturday night blaze at apopular Socorro-area bakery. According to fire officials, the fire hit theHaynes Bakery on the corner of Moon Road and Haynes. The owners of the bakery tellABC-7 they were making menudo lateSaturday night when one of the employees turned

SOCORRO, Tx. – Mission Valley fire crews were called out to an intense Saturday night blaze at apopular Socorro-area bakery. According to fire officials, the fire hit theHaynes Bakery on the corner of Moon Road and Haynes. The owners of the bakery tellABC-7 they were making menudo lateSaturday night when one of the employees turned