Month: January 2008

LAS CRUCES — Voters who live in the city’s District 6 went to the polls Tuesday to choose a new representative on city council. The special election was needed after former representative Ken Miyagishima was elected mayor in November. Retired professor Sharon Thomas will take the seat after receiving 54 percent of the vote. She

LAS CRUCES — Voters who live in the city’s District 6 went to the polls Tuesday to choose a new representative on city council. The special election was needed after former representative Ken Miyagishima was elected mayor in November. Retired professor Sharon Thomas will take the seat after receiving 54 percent of the vote. She

NEW YORK (AP) – While Republicans and Democrats are competing in Nevada and South Carolina this weekend, Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s exploration of a potential third-party presidential campaign will take him to California and Texas, states that are rich in electoral votes. Texas also has the earliest deadline for getting on the ballot. Petitioners must file

NEW YORK (AP) – While Republicans and Democrats are competing in Nevada and South Carolina this weekend, Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s exploration of a potential third-party presidential campaign will take him to California and Texas, states that are rich in electoral votes. Texas also has the earliest deadline for getting on the ballot. Petitioners must file

EL PASO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers working at the El Paso port of entry made an unusual marijuana seizure Saturday. CBP officers seized 30 pounds of the drug that were concealed in six large holiday candles being transported across the border by a juvenile. The seizure was made late Saturday at

EL PASO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers working at the El Paso port of entry made an unusual marijuana seizure Saturday. CBP officers seized 30 pounds of the drug that were concealed in six large holiday candles being transported across the border by a juvenile. The seizure was made late Saturday at

EL PASO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers make an unusual pot bust in the form of a sofa. According to CBP officials, officers performing anti-terror inspections at the Paso Del Norte border crossing seized 513 pounds of marijuana found hidden in a sofa. The seizure was made at about 1pm Fridaywhen

EL PASO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers make an unusual pot bust in the form of a sofa. According to CBP officials, officers performing anti-terror inspections at the Paso Del Norte border crossing seized 513 pounds of marijuana found hidden in a sofa. The seizure was made at about 1pm Fridaywhen

(AP) — An angry judge doubled O.J. Simpson’s bail to $250,000 on Wednesday for violating terms of his original bail by attempting to contact a co-defendant in the armed robbery case against him. Simpson, clad in jail attire, grimaced as the amount was announced and meekly acknowledged that he understood. “I don’t know Mr. Simpson

(AP) — An angry judge doubled O.J. Simpson’s bail to $250,000 on Wednesday for violating terms of his original bail by attempting to contact a co-defendant in the armed robbery case against him. Simpson, clad in jail attire, grimaced as the amount was announced and meekly acknowledged that he understood. “I don’t know Mr. Simpson

LONDON (AFP) – Oil prices extended losses Wednesday, falling sharply as US President George W. Bush pressured OPEC to increase crude output to help cut the cost of energy. Responding to Bush’s remarks, OPEC Secretary General Abdullah al-Badri told AFP that high oil prices were not caused by a shortage of oil supplies and that

LONDON (AFP) – Oil prices extended losses Wednesday, falling sharply as US President George W. Bush pressured OPEC to increase crude output to help cut the cost of energy. Responding to Bush’s remarks, OPEC Secretary General Abdullah al-Badri told AFP that high oil prices were not caused by a shortage of oil supplies and that

By JEANNINE AVERSA AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – The economy lost momentum heading into the new year as shoppers tightened their belts and manufacturers were stung by weak demand for cars and housing-related goods. The Federal Reserve’s new snapshot of business conditions around the country, released Wednesday, suggested that the strains from a persistent

By JEANNINE AVERSA AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – The economy lost momentum heading into the new year as shoppers tightened their belts and manufacturers were stung by weak demand for cars and housing-related goods. The Federal Reserve’s new snapshot of business conditions around the country, released Wednesday, suggested that the strains from a persistent

AUSTIN (AP) – Some students will take the state’s standardized test later than planned to avoid a conflict with Texas’ primary election day. The Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills was slated to start on March 4, but many schools serve as polling places. Superintendents have expressed concern that students would be distracted by a

AUSTIN (AP) – Some students will take the state’s standardized test later than planned to avoid a conflict with Texas’ primary election day. The Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills was slated to start on March 4, but many schools serve as polling places. Superintendents have expressed concern that students would be distracted by a

By Darren Hunt EL PASO — City Council approved a plan on Tuesday to fund $100 million to revitalize both the Lower Dyer and Chamizal neighborhoods beginning in the nexttwo to threeyears. Plenty of applause followed the unanimous vote in council chambers and residents expressed eager anticipation for the work to begin. For Lower Dyer,

By Darren Hunt EL PASO — City Council approved a plan on Tuesday to fund $100 million to revitalize both the Lower Dyer and Chamizal neighborhoods beginning in the nexttwo to threeyears. Plenty of applause followed the unanimous vote in council chambers and residents expressed eager anticipation for the work to begin. For Lower Dyer,

EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) – The scandal-plagued city manager of this border town was arrested and accused of fraudulently getting his government job after it was revealed he lied on his resume, authorities said. The arrest came less than an hour after Eagle Pass City Council members voted unanimously Tuesday to take steps to fire

EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) – The scandal-plagued city manager of this border town was arrested and accused of fraudulently getting his government job after it was revealed he lied on his resume, authorities said. The arrest came less than an hour after Eagle Pass City Council members voted unanimously Tuesday to take steps to fire

By Martin Bartlett EL PASO — The U.S. governmenthas drawn a figurative line in the sand for those who would oppose the federal government’s push for a border fence. U.S. Attorney for Texas’ Western District Johnny Sutton, whose district includes El Paso, has filed a suit against the mayor of Eagle Pass, Texas, nearly 500

By Martin Bartlett EL PASO — The U.S. governmenthas drawn a figurative line in the sand for those who would oppose the federal government’s push for a border fence. U.S. Attorney for Texas’ Western District Johnny Sutton, whose district includes El Paso, has filed a suit against the mayor of Eagle Pass, Texas, nearly 500

By SUZANNE GAMBOA Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – A federal judge has ordered a small border city in Texas to temporarily turn over its land to the federal government so it can begin to build a border fence. U.S. District Judge Alia Moses Ludlum ordered the city of Eagle Pass, on the border about

By SUZANNE GAMBOA Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – A federal judge has ordered a small border city in Texas to temporarily turn over its land to the federal government so it can begin to build a border fence. U.S. District Judge Alia Moses Ludlum ordered the city of Eagle Pass, on the border about

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(AP) – An Air Force “road map” released Wednesday could mean additional aircraft for New Mexico’s three military bases. The document outlines possible new missions for the New Mexico Air National Guard at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque. It offers hints at what aircraft might be based at Cannon Air Force Base near

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(AP) – An Air Force “road map” released Wednesday could mean additional aircraft for New Mexico’s three military bases. The document outlines possible new missions for the New Mexico Air National Guard at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque. It offers hints at what aircraft might be based at Cannon Air Force Base near

By Doppler Dave Speelman, ABC 7 Chief Meteorologist. I got a question from a dedicated viewer to KVIA the other day that I though was very interesting. The questions is this: “Why do forecasts differ from one meteorologist to another?” This particular viewer was referring more specifically to all of the local television weather forecasts.

By Doppler Dave Speelman, ABC 7 Chief Meteorologist. I got a question from a dedicated viewer to KVIA the other day that I though was very interesting. The questions is this: “Why do forecasts differ from one meteorologist to another?” This particular viewer was referring more specifically to all of the local television weather forecasts.

By Darren Hunt EL PASO — On the agenda for Tuesday’s city council meeting is a request by the Texas Gas Service to raise rates for both residential and commercial customers. During these winter months when gas use is typically higher due to lower temperatures, an average gas customer who spends about $42 per month

By Darren Hunt EL PASO — On the agenda for Tuesday’s city council meeting is a request by the Texas Gas Service to raise rates for both residential and commercial customers. During these winter months when gas use is typically higher due to lower temperatures, an average gas customer who spends about $42 per month