Month: October 2007

EL PASO, TX – TheASARCO debate is red hot again. Earlier TuesdayABC-7reported New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson has joined the opposition against the smelter. The sameafternoon, borderland officials, including El Paso’s Mayor John Cook addressed the public in a news conference. “I find it really strange that ASARCO, a company that’s in bankruptcy, can spend

SAN DIEGO,CA.(AP) – An investigating officer has recommended that the Marine at the center of the biggest prosecution of U.S. troops in the Iraq war should not stand trial on murder charges, a defense attorney said Thursday. Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich, 27, of Meriden, Conn., is charged with the unpremeditated murder of 17 Iraqis in

SAN DIEGO,CA.(AP) – An investigating officer has recommended that the Marine at the center of the biggest prosecution of U.S. troops in the Iraq war should not stand trial on murder charges, a defense attorney said Thursday. Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich, 27, of Meriden, Conn., is charged with the unpremeditated murder of 17 Iraqis in

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday advanced a bill to shield reporters from being forced to reveal their sources in federal court, setting up a floor fight between supporters and Bush administration allies who believe the measure would harm national security. The 15-2 vote sent the legislation to the Senate floor, where

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday advanced a bill to shield reporters from being forced to reveal their sources in federal court, setting up a floor fight between supporters and Bush administration allies who believe the measure would harm national security. The 15-2 vote sent the legislation to the Senate floor, where

GEORGETOWN, TX. (AP) – An Austin-area car dealership apologizing over the distribution of an e-mail advertisement that included an ethnic slur against Hispanics. Mac Haik Ford Lincoln Mercury in Georgetown also fired its general sales manager over the e-mail, which was headlined “Tired of the Wet Backs????” The e-mail listed promotions for vehicles with air-conditioned

GEORGETOWN, TX. (AP) – An Austin-area car dealership apologizing over the distribution of an e-mail advertisement that included an ethnic slur against Hispanics. Mac Haik Ford Lincoln Mercury in Georgetown also fired its general sales manager over the e-mail, which was headlined “Tired of the Wet Backs????” The e-mail listed promotions for vehicles with air-conditioned

EL PASO, TX — An 82-year old woman has died of injuries she suffered in a Westside collision last week. The crash happened Wednesday morning on the 4600 block of N. Mesa St. Officers responding to the collision didn’t initially realize that Margarita Lopez had suffered life threatening injuries. Police say the driver of that

EL PASO, TX — An 82-year old woman has died of injuries she suffered in a Westside collision last week. The crash happened Wednesday morning on the 4600 block of N. Mesa St. Officers responding to the collision didn’t initially realize that Margarita Lopez had suffered life threatening injuries. Police say the driver of that

WASHINGTON – President Bush Wednesday vetoed a healthcare bill that would have expanded coverage for children as part of the “CHIP” program. There was no rose garden ceremony, no special veto pen, just an envelope from the White House.”Mr. Speaker, I’m to deliver from the President of the United States, a message,” President Bush followed

WASHINGTON – President Bush Wednesday vetoed a healthcare bill that would have expanded coverage for children as part of the “CHIP” program. There was no rose garden ceremony, no special veto pen, just an envelope from the White House.”Mr. Speaker, I’m to deliver from the President of the United States, a message,” President Bush followed

WASHINGTON (AP) – Republican Sen. Pete Domenici of New Mexico intends to retire at the end of his term next year, closing out a 36-year career in Congress, Republican officials said Wednesday. These officials said the 75-year-old Domenici intends to make a formal announcement on Thursday in his home state. They spoke on condition of

WASHINGTON (AP) – Republican Sen. Pete Domenici of New Mexico intends to retire at the end of his term next year, closing out a 36-year career in Congress, Republican officials said Wednesday. These officials said the 75-year-old Domenici intends to make a formal announcement on Thursday in his home state. They spoke on condition of

ELPASO, TX.- The quest to build a treatment center for children with mental health problems is almost complete. Leaders of the Border Children’s Mental Health Collaborative tell ABC-7 Commissioner’s Court is planning to budget $10 million dollars to go toward building a treatment center in El Paso. Though commissioners don’t know exactly where the mental

ELPASO, TX.- The quest to build a treatment center for children with mental health problems is almost complete. Leaders of the Border Children’s Mental Health Collaborative tell ABC-7 Commissioner’s Court is planning to budget $10 million dollars to go toward building a treatment center in El Paso. Though commissioners don’t know exactly where the mental

EL PASO, TX. – October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Over the past year, the El Paso Police Department has seen a 14% increase in cases of family violence. El Paso Police Chief Richard Wiles told ABC-7 what officers are doing to curb that number. They will no longer leave the decision over whether to

EL PASO, TX. – October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Over the past year, the El Paso Police Department has seen a 14% increase in cases of family violence. El Paso Police Chief Richard Wiles told ABC-7 what officers are doing to curb that number. They will no longer leave the decision over whether to

OTERO COUNTY, N.M. – A Union Pacific train smashed into a truck onU.S. Highway54 at mile marker 13 on Tuesday afternoon. Only axles and twisted metal are left after the collision. A Union Pacific train smashed into the big rig around 3:30p.m. Officials say the train pushed the truck about three quarters of a mile

OTERO COUNTY, N.M. – A Union Pacific train smashed into a truck onU.S. Highway54 at mile marker 13 on Tuesday afternoon. Only axles and twisted metal are left after the collision. A Union Pacific train smashed into the big rig around 3:30p.m. Officials say the train pushed the truck about three quarters of a mile

LA JOLLA, CA. – A four-lane road buckled Wednesday and sank slowly in a hilly upscale neighborhood, threatening several homes. No injuries were reported. Power lines fell and at least four homes were evacuated, said Maurice Luque, a spokesman for the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. Gas and power supplies were shut off. The collapse shortly

LA JOLLA, CA. – A four-lane road buckled Wednesday and sank slowly in a hilly upscale neighborhood, threatening several homes. No injuries were reported. Power lines fell and at least four homes were evacuated, said Maurice Luque, a spokesman for the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. Gas and power supplies were shut off. The collapse shortly

SANTA FE,N.M.- Governor Bill Richardson Wednesday announced $15 million of state, federal, and private funds for southern New Mexico , including a $5.5 million investment of state dollars for 12 separate Colonias projects, primarily in Dona Ana County. Governor Richardson proposed the funding and worked with the Legislature to secure the $5.5 million that will

SANTA FE,N.M.- Governor Bill Richardson Wednesday announced $15 million of state, federal, and private funds for southern New Mexico , including a $5.5 million investment of state dollars for 12 separate Colonias projects, primarily in Dona Ana County. Governor Richardson proposed the funding and worked with the Legislature to secure the $5.5 million that will

TORNILLO, TX. – An elderly woman who was struck by a van while crossinga poorly litstreet in Tornillo has been identified at Carmen Nunez of Tornillo. The accidenthappened just before9 o’clockMonday night in the 19000 block of Texas Highway 20 in Tornillo. The El Paso County Sheriff’s office saidthey believe the womanto be in her

TORNILLO, TX. – An elderly woman who was struck by a van while crossinga poorly litstreet in Tornillo has been identified at Carmen Nunez of Tornillo. The accidenthappened just before9 o’clockMonday night in the 19000 block of Texas Highway 20 in Tornillo. The El Paso County Sheriff’s office saidthey believe the womanto be in her

EL PASO, TX. – City Council voted to approve a traffic study that will determine if some major changes are needed by two major upper valley streets. Recently, city council proposed turning Country Club Road from a two-lane street to a four-lane street. However, Eminent Domain might have to be used to take properties next

EL PASO, TX. – City Council voted to approve a traffic study that will determine if some major changes are needed by two major upper valley streets. Recently, city council proposed turning Country Club Road from a two-lane street to a four-lane street. However, Eminent Domain might have to be used to take properties next

SANTA FE, N.M. – GovernorBillRichardson sent a letter to Texas Governor Rick Perry Tuesday voicing New Mexico ‘s opposition to the renewal of the air permit that would allow the reopening of the ASARCO, Inc. copper smelter in El Paso, Texas . The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) will soon decide whether to renew

SANTA FE, N.M. – GovernorBillRichardson sent a letter to Texas Governor Rick Perry Tuesday voicing New Mexico ‘s opposition to the renewal of the air permit that would allow the reopening of the ASARCO, Inc. copper smelter in El Paso, Texas . The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) will soon decide whether to renew

EL PASO, TX. – Properties seized by El Paso County Sheriff’s officials once belonging to formerNCED President Bob Jones will not be up for auction until further notice. Robert Jones is the former president of the National Center for Employment of the Disabled. He is one subject in theFBI’s ongoing public corruption investigation. Ready-One industries,