Month: October 2007

WASHINGTON (AP) – House Democrats failed Thursday to override President Bush’s veto of their pre-election year effort to expand a popular government health insurance program to cover 10 million children. The bill had bipartisan support but the 273-156 roll call was 13 votes short of the two-thirds majority supporters needed to enact the bill into

HORIZON CITY, TX — It’s been a month since one family lost a beloved pet, but thegrieving continues as if theanimal died yesterday. Amanda Juarez saysherschnauzer shouldn’t have died the way they think it did: at a groomer’s shop, after thedog had been given a bath. Juarez said she took her “Romo” to a different

HORIZON CITY, TX — It’s been a month since one family lost a beloved pet, but thegrieving continues as if theanimal died yesterday. Amanda Juarez saysherschnauzer shouldn’t have died the way they think it did: at a groomer’s shop, after thedog had been given a bath. Juarez said she took her “Romo” to a different

EL PASO, TX. – When a company lays off more than half the workforce, and replaces its entire board – it generally leads to disaster. But ReadyOne Industries went through it all and Wednesday opened its doors to the media for the first time since the shakeup. “It certainly has been somewhat of a challenge,”

EL PASO, TX. – When a company lays off more than half the workforce, and replaces its entire board – it generally leads to disaster. But ReadyOne Industries went through it all and Wednesday opened its doors to the media for the first time since the shakeup. “It certainly has been somewhat of a challenge,”

EL PASO, TX. – City Council decided to lock up the rights to a college all-star game for the next decade. It’s called Texas Versus the Nation and it debuted here last year in the Sun Bowl. Tuesday, Council members voted 6-to-0 to extend the contract with the game for one year, with9 one-year options,

EL PASO, TX. – City Council decided to lock up the rights to a college all-star game for the next decade. It’s called Texas Versus the Nation and it debuted here last year in the Sun Bowl. Tuesday, Council members voted 6-to-0 to extend the contract with the game for one year, with9 one-year options,

BUSH: Good morning. We’re now more than halfway through October, and the new leaders in Congress have had more than nine months to get things done for the American people. Unfortunately, they haven’t managed to pass many important bills. Now the clock is winding down. In some key areas, Congress is just getting started. Congress

BUSH: Good morning. We’re now more than halfway through October, and the new leaders in Congress have had more than nine months to get things done for the American people. Unfortunately, they haven’t managed to pass many important bills. Now the clock is winding down. In some key areas, Congress is just getting started. Congress

HOBBS, N.M. (AP) – A former Lea County Commission chairman says he’s seeking the Democratic nomination for the 2nd Congressional District seat. Harry Teague says he’s a fiscally conservative Democrat who would serve the district well. The seat is being vacated by U.S. Representative Steve Pearce who is running for the Senate seat left open

HOBBS, N.M. (AP) – A former Lea County Commission chairman says he’s seeking the Democratic nomination for the 2nd Congressional District seat. Harry Teague says he’s a fiscally conservative Democrat who would serve the district well. The seat is being vacated by U.S. Representative Steve Pearce who is running for the Senate seat left open

EL PASO, TX- A prominent El Pasoan, who performed dental work in Juarez, and his wife areaccused of filing false claims with insurance companies for the past 11 years. Raul Hector Villalobos and his wife Elizabeth are charged with money laundering, mail fraud and making false statements from Novemeber of 1996 until now. The couple

EL PASO, TX- A prominent El Pasoan, who performed dental work in Juarez, and his wife areaccused of filing false claims with insurance companies for the past 11 years. Raul Hector Villalobos and his wife Elizabeth are charged with money laundering, mail fraud and making false statements from Novemeber of 1996 until now. The couple

SUNLAND PARK, NM – Police administered a sobriety test to Mesilla Mayor Michael Cadena moments after he visited Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino. According to the police report, a government car was observed entering the parking lot of the casino with the sirens on. A man later got out of the car and proceeded to

SUNLAND PARK, NM – Police administered a sobriety test to Mesilla Mayor Michael Cadena moments after he visited Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino. According to the police report, a government car was observed entering the parking lot of the casino with the sirens on. A man later got out of the car and proceeded to

LOS LUNAS, N.M. (AP) – State police have identified a body found today in an irrigation canal in Valencia County as that of 38-year-old Sam Eylicio of Tome. State Police Sergeant Andrew Tingwall says there were no signs of trauma or foul play and the cause of death is pending an autopsy. Tingwall says Eylicio’s

LOS LUNAS, N.M. (AP) – State police have identified a body found today in an irrigation canal in Valencia County as that of 38-year-old Sam Eylicio of Tome. State Police Sergeant Andrew Tingwall says there were no signs of trauma or foul play and the cause of death is pending an autopsy. Tingwall says Eylicio’s

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – November elections are coming soon for the City of the Crosses and here’s a list of polling places where residents can go to make the voices heard and their votes count. Polling stations are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. NOVEMBER 6, 2007 ELECTION POLLING PLACES: DISTRICT NO. 1 1.

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – November elections are coming soon for the City of the Crosses and here’s a list of polling places where residents can go to make the voices heard and their votes count. Polling stations are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. NOVEMBER 6, 2007 ELECTION POLLING PLACES: DISTRICT NO. 1 1.

SANTA FE, N.M.(AP) – State regulators are considering taking action against phone companies that aren’t ready to implement New Mexico’s new 575 area code. The state Public Regulation Commission directed its staff today to file a case seeking enforcement action in response to complaints that customers in Las Cruces and Silver City were having problems

SANTA FE, N.M.(AP) – State regulators are considering taking action against phone companies that aren’t ready to implement New Mexico’s new 575 area code. The state Public Regulation Commission directed its staff today to file a case seeking enforcement action in response to complaints that customers in Las Cruces and Silver City were having problems

EL PASO, TX. – Childhood obesity is a serious problem across the United States and Texas is no different. The Lonestar state ranks sixth in the nation in overweight kids and now the state’s Agriculture Commissioner is trying to change that. Established back in 1963 by President John F. Kennedy, National School Lunch Week was

EL PASO, TX. – Childhood obesity is a serious problem across the United States and Texas is no different. The Lonestar state ranks sixth in the nation in overweight kids and now the state’s Agriculture Commissioner is trying to change that. Established back in 1963 by President John F. Kennedy, National School Lunch Week was

WASHINGTON, DC (AP) – President Bush on Wednesday accused Congress of dragging its feet on key pieces of legislation, urging quick action on budget and children’s health measures. He also urged the Democratic-controlled Congress to drop efforts to pass a House resolution labeling as genocide the World War I-era killing of up to 1.5 million

WASHINGTON, DC (AP) – President Bush on Wednesday accused Congress of dragging its feet on key pieces of legislation, urging quick action on budget and children’s health measures. He also urged the Democratic-controlled Congress to drop efforts to pass a House resolution labeling as genocide the World War I-era killing of up to 1.5 million

WASHINGTON, DC – Several lawmakers in Congress are threatening to block the confirmation of the new Attorney General if he doesn’t review the case of two former El Paso Border Patrol agents. More than 40 members of Congress are asking Michael Mukasey to give the case of Ignacio Ramos and Jose Alonso Compean another look.

WASHINGTON, DC – Several lawmakers in Congress are threatening to block the confirmation of the new Attorney General if he doesn’t review the case of two former El Paso Border Patrol agents. More than 40 members of Congress are asking Michael Mukasey to give the case of Ignacio Ramos and Jose Alonso Compean another look.

CHAPARRAL, N.M. (AP) – A September series of immigration raids by local law enforcement prompted four civil rights groups to file federal lawsuits claiming that sheriff’s deputies have arrested and harassed Hispanic residents without warrants or probable cause. The lawsuits filed Wednesday by the ACLU, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, the Border

CHAPARRAL, N.M. (AP) – A September series of immigration raids by local law enforcement prompted four civil rights groups to file federal lawsuits claiming that sheriff’s deputies have arrested and harassed Hispanic residents without warrants or probable cause. The lawsuits filed Wednesday by the ACLU, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, the Border

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on Wednesday concerning sex crimes and the Internet. One goal of the session was to gain input on the best way to prosecute sexual predators online. Legislators came to the table to introduce new laws such as the Safe Act of 2007. The Safe Act