Month: December 2007

LAS CRUCES — A woman hid under her bed and talked to a 911 dispatcher as two men rummaged through her home Sunday morning, police reported in a news release. Matthew Thomas Malone, 23, of the 2400 block of La Fonda Drive, and Curtis Garner Jr., 23, of the 600 block of Colorado Avenue, were

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(AP) – The Motor Vehicle Division is rolling out changes in 2008, when new-style licenses no longer will be produced at individual MVD offices. And the agency will be using the latest technology to make sure you are who you say you are and to help ensure that someone hasn’t swiped your identity. Ken

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(AP) – The Motor Vehicle Division is rolling out changes in 2008, when new-style licenses no longer will be produced at individual MVD offices. And the agency will be using the latest technology to make sure you are who you say you are and to help ensure that someone hasn’t swiped your identity. Ken

By Celina Avila EL PASO –Thosefamiliar with the El Paso Police Department’s Web site noticed a significant change in the past fewweeks.Pictures of those recently arrested for prostitutionhad beenposted as a matter of public record, but now those images are no longer on the the site. Police ChiefRichard Wiles said there were several reasons why

By Celina Avila EL PASO –Thosefamiliar with the El Paso Police Department’s Web site noticed a significant change in the past fewweeks.Pictures of those recently arrested for prostitutionhad beenposted as a matter of public record, but now those images are no longer on the the site. Police ChiefRichard Wiles said there were several reasons why

EL PASO — City Manager Joyce Wilsonnamed Deputy Chief Gregory Allenas the interimchief for theEl Paso Police Department after current Chief Richard Wiles retires. Wilson made the announcement today at a news conference in City Hall. Deputy Chief Greg Allen, who has 26 years experience as a police officer, will be first to head the

EL PASO — City Manager Joyce Wilsonnamed Deputy Chief Gregory Allenas the interimchief for theEl Paso Police Department after current Chief Richard Wiles retires. Wilson made the announcement today at a news conference in City Hall. Deputy Chief Greg Allen, who has 26 years experience as a police officer, will be first to head the

SANTA FE, N.M.(AP) – An Albuquerque businessman who served as a middleman in an investment kickback scheme in the New Mexico state treasurer’s office pleaded guilty Thursday to a state charge of racketeering. Angelo Garcia was a key witness for federal prosecutors in a corruption case against former treasurer Robert Vigil. However, the state brought

SANTA FE, N.M.(AP) – An Albuquerque businessman who served as a middleman in an investment kickback scheme in the New Mexico state treasurer’s office pleaded guilty Thursday to a state charge of racketeering. Angelo Garcia was a key witness for federal prosecutors in a corruption case against former treasurer Robert Vigil. However, the state brought

SANTA FE (AP) – The New MexicoSupreme Court has ruled that firefighters and rescue workers who responded to a pipeline explosion near Carlsbad can sue El Paso Natural Gas Co. for emotional distress. Twelve members of an extended family – including young children – were camping on the banks of the Pecos River when the

SANTA FE (AP) – The New MexicoSupreme Court has ruled that firefighters and rescue workers who responded to a pipeline explosion near Carlsbad can sue El Paso Natural Gas Co. for emotional distress. Twelve members of an extended family – including young children – were camping on the banks of the Pecos River when the

LAS CRUCES — The Dona Ana County Detention Centerwas put underlockdown on Tuesdayfollowing an attack by an inmate on a detention officer. Officer Johnny Barrientoswas treated for non-life-threatening injuries at the medical unit at the lockupbefore an ambulance took him to a Las Cruces hospital as a precautionary measure. The attack occurred in a maximum-security

LAS CRUCES — The Dona Ana County Detention Centerwas put underlockdown on Tuesdayfollowing an attack by an inmate on a detention officer. Officer Johnny Barrientoswas treated for non-life-threatening injuries at the medical unit at the lockupbefore an ambulance took him to a Las Cruces hospital as a precautionary measure. The attack occurred in a maximum-security

Changes or status quo for Miner football coaching staff? Look, I’m an El Pasoan and I know how UTEP Miner fans feel. I’m pretty sick to my stomach. This football season has been heartbreaking. When the Minerslost to their rival NMSU, I really thought it was going to be a long season. Then, they won

Changes or status quo for Miner football coaching staff? Look, I’m an El Pasoan and I know how UTEP Miner fans feel. I’m pretty sick to my stomach. This football season has been heartbreaking. When the Minerslost to their rival NMSU, I really thought it was going to be a long season. Then, they won

By ANABELLE GARAY Associated Press Writer DALLAS (AP) – Federal agents who track down fugitive illegal immigrants arrested more than 30,000 people nationally in fiscal year 2007, nearly double the previous year, officials said Tuesday. The number of arrests more than doubled to 1,635 in North Texas and Oklahoma, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said.

By ANABELLE GARAY Associated Press Writer DALLAS (AP) – Federal agents who track down fugitive illegal immigrants arrested more than 30,000 people nationally in fiscal year 2007, nearly double the previous year, officials said Tuesday. The number of arrests more than doubled to 1,635 in North Texas and Oklahoma, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said.

EL PASO — A jury handed down a sentence of 40 years for each count of felony murderto Eduardo Sandoval,a day after his conviction on a DWIcrash that killedtwo pedestrians earlier this year. Sandoval also was given two five-year sentences for a failure to stop and render aid. The sentences will be served concurrently. Sandoval

EL PASO — A jury handed down a sentence of 40 years for each count of felony murderto Eduardo Sandoval,a day after his conviction on a DWIcrash that killedtwo pedestrians earlier this year. Sandoval also was given two five-year sentences for a failure to stop and render aid. The sentences will be served concurrently. Sandoval

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(AP) – The Albuquerque City Council wants to temporarily shutter cameras that catch red-light runners and speeding motorists at 20 street intersections in the city. The council voted 3-2 Monday in favor of suspending the program pending a task force study on how effective the cameras are at reducing traffic crashes. Albuquerque Mayor Martin

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(AP) – The Albuquerque City Council wants to temporarily shutter cameras that catch red-light runners and speeding motorists at 20 street intersections in the city. The council voted 3-2 Monday in favor of suspending the program pending a task force study on how effective the cameras are at reducing traffic crashes. Albuquerque Mayor Martin

DEMING, N.M. (AP) – A woman’s scattered remains have been found in southern Luna County, north of New Mexico 9, which parallels the U.S.-Mexico border. Authorities identify her as 21-year-old Alejandra Elizabeth Diaz of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Authorities say a man on horseback found the remains (Sunday) while he was herding cattle. Luna County Sheriff

DEMING, N.M. (AP) – A woman’s scattered remains have been found in southern Luna County, north of New Mexico 9, which parallels the U.S.-Mexico border. Authorities identify her as 21-year-old Alejandra Elizabeth Diaz of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Authorities say a man on horseback found the remains (Sunday) while he was herding cattle. Luna County Sheriff

By Celina Avila LOCAL REPORTS — A fatal crash this past weekend involved a woman operating a miniature motorcycle, with her three-year-old son riding along as a passenger. It happened Sunday in Fabens, along the 800 block of Main Street. Investigators said the vehicle, known as a “pocket bike,” isn’t approved for street travel —

By Celina Avila LOCAL REPORTS — A fatal crash this past weekend involved a woman operating a miniature motorcycle, with her three-year-old son riding along as a passenger. It happened Sunday in Fabens, along the 800 block of Main Street. Investigators said the vehicle, known as a “pocket bike,” isn’t approved for street travel —

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KHARTOUM, SUDAN (AP) — Sudan’s president on Monday pardoned a British teacher jailed here for allowing her students to name a teddy bear Muhammad – putting an end to a case that has outraged Britons and Muslims around the world. The teacher, Gillian Gibbons, said she did not intend to offend anyone and had great

KHARTOUM, SUDAN (AP) — Sudan’s president on Monday pardoned a British teacher jailed here for allowing her students to name a teddy bear Muhammad – putting an end to a case that has outraged Britons and Muslims around the world. The teacher, Gillian Gibbons, said she did not intend to offend anyone and had great

SANTA FE, N.M.(AP) – Patients, caregivers or private entities could get licenses from the state Department of Health to provide marijuana under New Mexico’s medical marijuana program. The department has released proposed regulations that would establish rules for a regulated system that would involve the licensure, distribution and manufacturing of medical marijuana. The department plans

SANTA FE, N.M.(AP) – Patients, caregivers or private entities could get licenses from the state Department of Health to provide marijuana under New Mexico’s medical marijuana program. The department has released proposed regulations that would establish rules for a regulated system that would involve the licensure, distribution and manufacturing of medical marijuana. The department plans