Month: November 2007

By Veronique Masterson EL PASO — Thousands of shoppers braved cold weather Friday morning to get a head start on their holiday shopping. Many merchants call the day after Thanksgiving “Black Friday” because the business they bring in takes them out of the “red” and puts them into the “black” of profitability for the year.

By Veronique Masterson EL PASO — Thousands of shoppers braved cold weather Friday morning to get a head start on their holiday shopping. Many merchants call the day after Thanksgiving “Black Friday” because the business they bring in takes them out of the “red” and puts them into the “black” of profitability for the year.

MOUNTAINAIR, NM — Fire crews battling a blaze in the rugged Manzano Mountains south of Albuquerque got some help from Mother Nature in the form of snow. The stormon Thursdayandearly Fridayhelped dampen the Ojo Peak Fire. More snow has been forecast for the weekend. The blaze is now listed as 40 percent contained, said fire

MOUNTAINAIR, NM — Fire crews battling a blaze in the rugged Manzano Mountains south of Albuquerque got some help from Mother Nature in the form of snow. The stormon Thursdayandearly Fridayhelped dampen the Ojo Peak Fire. More snow has been forecast for the weekend. The blaze is now listed as 40 percent contained, said fire

EL PASO — Fire officials are urging city residents to take precautions when installing decorative lighting to their homes. The dangers include possible electric shock to persons installing lights and fires in the homes. To ensure a safer holiday season, the local fire department is urgingthe public to take a few extra moments to examine

EL PASO — Fire officials are urging city residents to take precautions when installing decorative lighting to their homes. The dangers include possible electric shock to persons installing lights and fires in the homes. To ensure a safer holiday season, the local fire department is urgingthe public to take a few extra moments to examine

HATCH, N.M. – A two-vehicle accident onon State Road 26, approximately 13 miles west of Hatch, claimed the lives of twopeople on Friday, New Mexico State Police confirmed. A Ford pickup hauling an RVwith Arizona plates collided head-on with a Dodge pickup round 9 a.m, investigators said.Maria Soto, 23,was driving the Dodge that crossed the

HATCH, N.M. – A two-vehicle accident onon State Road 26, approximately 13 miles west of Hatch, claimed the lives of twopeople on Friday, New Mexico State Police confirmed. A Ford pickup hauling an RVwith Arizona plates collided head-on with a Dodge pickup round 9 a.m, investigators said.Maria Soto, 23,was driving the Dodge that crossed the

EL PASO, TX – Sun Bowl Parade officials estimate about 250,000 people attended Thursday’s Thanksgiving parade. The theme for this year’s parade was “Childhood Memories.” The theme made for a morning full of family time. Many people braved the low temperatures and bundled up to see the parade. All were treated to mariachis, horses with

EL PASO, TX – Sun Bowl Parade officials estimate about 250,000 people attended Thursday’s Thanksgiving parade. The theme for this year’s parade was “Childhood Memories.” The theme made for a morning full of family time. Many people braved the low temperatures and bundled up to see the parade. All were treated to mariachis, horses with

LAYTONSVILLE, Md. (AP) – Five people were found dead in a park in an apparent murder – suicide , police said. “It looks like it is a domestic-related homicide- suicide,” Montgomery County Police spokeswoman Porsha Jones said. Montgomery County Police and Maryland-National Capital Park Police were called to Unity Neighborhood Park near Laytonsville around 9:20

LAYTONSVILLE, Md. (AP) – Five people were found dead in a park in an apparent murder – suicide , police said. “It looks like it is a domestic-related homicide- suicide,” Montgomery County Police spokeswoman Porsha Jones said. Montgomery County Police and Maryland-National Capital Park Police were called to Unity Neighborhood Park near Laytonsville around 9:20

EL PASO — The slaughter of horses has been banned in the U.S., but horses sold at American auctionsare still arriving at Mexican slaughterhouses. Last year, lawmakers banned the practice of killing horsesfor human consumptionin the U.S. Now, even those who balk at sending one of their own horses to slaughter say shutting down the

EL PASO — The slaughter of horses has been banned in the U.S., but horses sold at American auctionsare still arriving at Mexican slaughterhouses. Last year, lawmakers banned the practice of killing horsesfor human consumptionin the U.S. Now, even those who balk at sending one of their own horses to slaughter say shutting down the

EL PASO — A possible NFC Championship preview between the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers will not be available for Time-Warner customers, company officials said Wednesday. Next week’s game between the Cowboys and the Packers will be televised on the NFL Network, which is not available on Time-Warner. The network is available on

EL PASO — A possible NFC Championship preview between the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers will not be available for Time-Warner customers, company officials said Wednesday. Next week’s game between the Cowboys and the Packers will be televised on the NFL Network, which is not available on Time-Warner. The network is available on

EL PASO –A strikeamong sanitation workerscould impactresident’scollection service. Garbage truck mechanics and drivers for El Paso Disposal point to what they callunfair labor practices as a reason for the strike that began at midnightWednesday morning. The companycollects up roughly2,000 tons of trash a day from El Paso apartment complexes and businesses. Their union held a

EL PASO –A strikeamong sanitation workerscould impactresident’scollection service. Garbage truck mechanics and drivers for El Paso Disposal point to what they callunfair labor practices as a reason for the strike that began at midnightWednesday morning. The companycollects up roughly2,000 tons of trash a day from El Paso apartment complexes and businesses. Their union held a

EL PASO, TX – County Attorney Jose Rodriguez was not able to give a clear answer on whether or not the board at the new children’s hospital will be subject to the Open Meetings Act. Many voters who were in favor of the recently approved hospital have expressed desire to get a chance to listen

EL PASO, TX – County Attorney Jose Rodriguez was not able to give a clear answer on whether or not the board at the new children’s hospital will be subject to the Open Meetings Act. Many voters who were in favor of the recently approved hospital have expressed desire to get a chance to listen

SILVER CITY, N.M. (AP) – Governor Richardson is asking the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to double its efforts to find a group of endangered Mexican gray wolves that has gone missing in southwestern New Mexico. The disappearance of the three-member Durango pack from its range in the Gila National Forest has dealt another blow

SILVER CITY, N.M. (AP) – Governor Richardson is asking the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to double its efforts to find a group of endangered Mexican gray wolves that has gone missing in southwestern New Mexico. The disappearance of the three-member Durango pack from its range in the Gila National Forest has dealt another blow

EL PASO — Cold days have been hard to come by so farthis fall, butforecasters with the ABC 7 StormTRACKWeather teamare warning of some major changesin the next few days. With temperatures reachinginto the low 70s onTuesday, itmay behard to grasp that it’s going to be cold thisThanksgiving weekend.But the high temperature on Thursday is

EL PASO — Cold days have been hard to come by so farthis fall, butforecasters with the ABC 7 StormTRACKWeather teamare warning of some major changesin the next few days. With temperatures reachinginto the low 70s onTuesday, itmay behard to grasp that it’s going to be cold thisThanksgiving weekend.But the high temperature on Thursday is

EL PASO – Police arrested two suspects on Tuesday in the death of 3-year old Jacqueline Gonzalez. In custody are the victim’s mother and stepfather. Yara Perez and Francisco Castaneda, Perez’ common-law husband have both been charged with injury to a child resulting in death, a first-degree felony. Police said they found the body of

EL PASO – Police arrested two suspects on Tuesday in the death of 3-year old Jacqueline Gonzalez. In custody are the victim’s mother and stepfather. Yara Perez and Francisco Castaneda, Perez’ common-law husband have both been charged with injury to a child resulting in death, a first-degree felony. Police said they found the body of

ANTHONY, N.M. – An Anthony man says he just wants his mother to rest in peace. ButJeremy Ray saysactually making that happen is proving harder than he thought. Ray’s mother died two months ago, but she is still ina hospitalmorgue because Ray doesn’t have the money to have her cremated.Thedeceased’s 26-year-old sonis on welfare, and

ANTHONY, N.M. – An Anthony man says he just wants his mother to rest in peace. ButJeremy Ray saysactually making that happen is proving harder than he thought. Ray’s mother died two months ago, but she is still ina hospitalmorgue because Ray doesn’t have the money to have her cremated.Thedeceased’s 26-year-old sonis on welfare, and

WASHINGTON (AP) – More than a half-million pieces of Chinese-made children’s jewelry contaminated with lead are being recalled, it was announced Wednesday, in an enforcement action that federal regulatory authorities carried out in cooperation with New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. The recalled merchandise involves 205,000 pieces sold by Family Dollar Stores Inc., 200,000

WASHINGTON (AP) – More than a half-million pieces of Chinese-made children’s jewelry contaminated with lead are being recalled, it was announced Wednesday, in an enforcement action that federal regulatory authorities carried out in cooperation with New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. The recalled merchandise involves 205,000 pieces sold by Family Dollar Stores Inc., 200,000