Month: October 2007

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

DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. – A man accused of animal cruelty is now in custody after he turned himself into authorities Wednesdaymorning. Officials say 48-year-old Duryea Scott turned himself in to the Dona Ana County Sheriff’s office accompanied by his attorney at9 a.m.Wednesday morning. Scott, an employee at White Sands Missle Range, was supposed to

DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. – A man accused of animal cruelty is now in custody after he turned himself into authorities Wednesdaymorning. Officials say 48-year-old Duryea Scott turned himself in to the Dona Ana County Sheriff’s office accompanied by his attorney at9 a.m.Wednesday morning. Scott, an employee at White Sands Missle Range, was supposed to

We’ve all heard the saying “no pain-no gainâ€, especially when it comes to personal training and exercise programs. What if you discovered that you could substantially improve your athletic abilities with one simple step that could reduce or eliminate pain, improve your performance and make your training a breeze? Millions of today’s recreational and professional

We’ve all heard the saying “no pain-no gainâ€, especially when it comes to personal training and exercise programs. What if you discovered that you could substantially improve your athletic abilities with one simple step that could reduce or eliminate pain, improve your performance and make your training a breeze? Millions of today’s recreational and professional

EL PASO, TX – U.S. Border Patrol agents in El Paso Wednesday unveiled “Operation Lifeguard”, designed to protect the lives of migrants and bring justice to smugglers and guides who exploit them. According to officials, “Operation Lifeguard” is an extension of OASISS (Operation Against Smugglers Initiative on Safety and Security), which involves a collaborative effort

EL PASO, TX – U.S. Border Patrol agents in El Paso Wednesday unveiled “Operation Lifeguard”, designed to protect the lives of migrants and bring justice to smugglers and guides who exploit them. According to officials, “Operation Lifeguard” is an extension of OASISS (Operation Against Smugglers Initiative on Safety and Security), which involves a collaborative effort

AUSTIN, TX. — Gov. Rick Perry appointed Geoffrey I. Barr of New Braunfels to the Texas Violent Gang Task Force. According to a statement released Wednesday from the governor’s office, the task force establishes partnerships between various state, federal and local law enforcement and correctional agencies in order to provide timely access to gang activity

AUSTIN, TX. — Gov. Rick Perry appointed Geoffrey I. Barr of New Braunfels to the Texas Violent Gang Task Force. According to a statement released Wednesday from the governor’s office, the task force establishes partnerships between various state, federal and local law enforcement and correctional agencies in order to provide timely access to gang activity

SANTA FE,NM- Governor Bill Richardson has appointed Albuquerque lawyer Charles W. Daniels to serve as a Justice on the New Mexico Supreme Court. Charles Daniels replaces Justice Pamela B. Minzner, who passed away in August after a distinguished career on the bench. Daniels has been a senior partner of the Friedman, Boyd, Daniels, Hollander, Goldberg

SANTA FE,NM- Governor Bill Richardson has appointed Albuquerque lawyer Charles W. Daniels to serve as a Justice on the New Mexico Supreme Court. Charles Daniels replaces Justice Pamela B. Minzner, who passed away in August after a distinguished career on the bench. Daniels has been a senior partner of the Friedman, Boyd, Daniels, Hollander, Goldberg

EL PASO, TX. – After months of turmoil at El Paso’s Animal Control, there’s a new director at the helm of the shelter. Ray Sim just started his new job on Monday, but he says he’s already getting a feel for what needs to happen to make the shelter more successful. Sim used to head

EL PASO, TX. – After months of turmoil at El Paso’s Animal Control, there’s a new director at the helm of the shelter. Ray Sim just started his new job on Monday, but he says he’s already getting a feel for what needs to happen to make the shelter more successful. Sim used to head

EL PASO, TX. – UTEP is hosting a public forum about a proposed increase to tuition and fees for fall of next year. University officials say it’s important for students to attend and give their feedback about the proposed hike. The proposed increases would be implemented in stages meaning tuition would go up by $201a

EL PASO, TX. – UTEP is hosting a public forum about a proposed increase to tuition and fees for fall of next year. University officials say it’s important for students to attend and give their feedback about the proposed hike. The proposed increases would be implemented in stages meaning tuition would go up by $201a

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) – The ACLU and Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund are suing the Otero County sheriff’s office in New Mexico over immigration raids conducted last month. The 24-page federal lawsuit charges that the sheriff’s office illegally detained Latino residents at searched their homes in Chapparal in September. The lawsuit involves

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) – The ACLU and Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund are suing the Otero County sheriff’s office in New Mexico over immigration raids conducted last month. The 24-page federal lawsuit charges that the sheriff’s office illegally detained Latino residents at searched their homes in Chapparal in September. The lawsuit involves

WASHINGTON (AP) – Republican Kay Bailey Hutchison said Tuesday she will not seek re-election after her current Senate term and is weighing other options, which could include a bid for Texas governor. “I was honest in the (2006) campaign that it was my intention to not go beyond this last term, third term,” said Hutchison

WASHINGTON (AP) – Republican Kay Bailey Hutchison said Tuesday she will not seek re-election after her current Senate term and is weighing other options, which could include a bid for Texas governor. “I was honest in the (2006) campaign that it was my intention to not go beyond this last term, third term,” said Hutchison

EL PASO, TX. – Band students at Mountain View High School in Clint have received an uplifting promise from a group of perfect strangers. It’s almost hard to believe the band students at Mountain View High are able to make such graceful and beautiful sounds using instruments and equipment that are anything but beautiful. One

EL PASO, TX. – Band students at Mountain View High School in Clint have received an uplifting promise from a group of perfect strangers. It’s almost hard to believe the band students at Mountain View High are able to make such graceful and beautiful sounds using instruments and equipment that are anything but beautiful. One

EL PASO, TX. – City officials and firefighters find a new use for several homes in Central El paso, condemned after Storm 2006. Firefighters will conduct training excercises at 6 of 10 homes condemned in the Saipan area – those homes are now city-owned. Drills will focus on search and resue, and ventilation, as well

EL PASO, TX. – City officials and firefighters find a new use for several homes in Central El paso, condemned after Storm 2006. Firefighters will conduct training excercises at 6 of 10 homes condemned in the Saipan area – those homes are now city-owned. Drills will focus on search and resue, and ventilation, as well

EL PASO, TX. – The army says their soldiers and families deserve a quality of life equal to their quality of service. That’s why they have renewed their commitment to provide a supportive environment. The old army adage goes, “A soldier joins the army, but the family decides whether to stay.” As military families here

EL PASO, TX. – The army says their soldiers and families deserve a quality of life equal to their quality of service. That’s why they have renewed their commitment to provide a supportive environment. The old army adage goes, “A soldier joins the army, but the family decides whether to stay.” As military families here

EL PASO, TX. – Authorities with the El Paso Police Department and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office continue to investigate the area’s latest fatal crash. It happened around 6 a.m. Tuesday on an unpaved road near the oldJobe concrete quarry. Authorities report Pedro Mercado, 22,was driving eastbound on One OK Easement Road, a private

EL PASO, TX. – Authorities with the El Paso Police Department and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office continue to investigate the area’s latest fatal crash. It happened around 6 a.m. Tuesday on an unpaved road near the oldJobe concrete quarry. Authorities report Pedro Mercado, 22,was driving eastbound on One OK Easement Road, a private

LAS CRUCES, NM — Police arrested a woman on Monday on a charge of child abuse afterthey found herhome could pose a health threat to her four young children. Erica Aguilar, 29, of the 800 block ofN. Tornillo Street, was booked into the Dona Ana County DetentionCenter on a $10,000 bond. Police found Aguilar’s home

LAS CRUCES, NM — Police arrested a woman on Monday on a charge of child abuse afterthey found herhome could pose a health threat to her four young children. Erica Aguilar, 29, of the 800 block ofN. Tornillo Street, was booked into the Dona Ana County DetentionCenter on a $10,000 bond. Police found Aguilar’s home

EL PASO, TX. -El Paso Fire Department responded to a fire at a home on the 2400 block of Alan Duncan in east El Paso Monday night. Fire crews reported heavy smoke coming fromthe 2-story home when they arrived on the scene. The man who lived in the home had escaped with his dog without