Month: February 2009

By ABC-7 Reporter Martin Bartlett EL PASO — A former member of the El Paso Independent School District’s Board of Trustees was in court Tuesday to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty, but Salvador Marcos “Sal” Mena, Jr., showed up without an attorney, slowing down the process and frustrating the judge. Mena, who

By ABC-7 Reporter Celina Avila EL PASO, Texas — Former El Paso Independent School District Trustee Sal Mena, who was arrested Friday, is back in custody and under suicide watch at a psychiatric hospital in Santa Teresa, a source close to the case tells ABC-7. The source, who did not want to be identified, says

By ABC-7 Reporter Celina Avila EL PASO, Texas — Former El Paso Independent School District Trustee Sal Mena, who was arrested Friday, is back in custody and under suicide watch at a psychiatric hospital in Santa Teresa, a source close to the case tells ABC-7. The source, who did not want to be identified, says

EL PASO — The U.S. Marshal’s office tells ABC-7 former EPISD Trustee Sal Menashould not have been released Friday after posting bond. Mena was arrested and charged with Mail Fraud, Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud, Wire Fraud, Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud, Deprivation of Right to Honest Services and Making False Statements to Obtain Credit.

EL PASO — The U.S. Marshal’s office tells ABC-7 former EPISD Trustee Sal Menashould not have been released Friday after posting bond. Mena was arrested and charged with Mail Fraud, Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud, Wire Fraud, Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud, Deprivation of Right to Honest Services and Making False Statements to Obtain Credit.

EL PASO, Tx- Former El Paso School Board trustee Sal Mena has entered a plea of not guilty to an eight count corruption indictment. That’s according to our news partners at newspapertree.com. He’s accused of taking bribes in exchange for votes. Mena is the first person we know of to be indicted in this case

EL PASO, Tx- Former El Paso School Board trustee Sal Mena has entered a plea of not guilty to an eight count corruption indictment. That’s according to our news partners at newspapertree.com. He’s accused of taking bribes in exchange for votes. Mena is the first person we know of to be indicted in this case

EL PASO, Texas — Sal Mena,a former El Paso ISD board member who was indicted on public corruption charges,is negotiating a plea deal with the government, Newspaper Tree reports. Judge Frank Montalvo said at a hearing Wednesday morning that Mena has until Dec. 22 to reach a plea deal; if no agreement is reached, the

EL PASO, Texas — Sal Mena,a former El Paso ISD board member who was indicted on public corruption charges,is negotiating a plea deal with the government, Newspaper Tree reports. Judge Frank Montalvo said at a hearing Wednesday morning that Mena has until Dec. 22 to reach a plea deal; if no agreement is reached, the

EL PASO, Texas — Judge Frank Montalvo set a trial date of March 30 for Sal Mena, the former El Paso ISD board member who was indicted on public corruption charges, Mena’s attorney Miguel Torres confirmed to ABC-7. The date was set at a hearing on Monday. Mena will be the first defendant to go

EL PASO, Texas — Judge Frank Montalvo set a trial date of March 30 for Sal Mena, the former El Paso ISD board member who was indicted on public corruption charges, Mena’s attorney Miguel Torres confirmed to ABC-7. The date was set at a hearing on Monday. Mena will be the first defendant to go

EL PASO, Texas — A suspicious-looking white powder found at the El Paso FBI building in west El Paso on Wednesday was tested and found not to be harmful, FBI spokeswoman Andrea Simmons said. The building has been completely reopened. An investigation has been opened regarding the incident and if it appears to match other

EL PASO, Texas — A suspicious-looking white powder found at the El Paso FBI building in west El Paso on Wednesday was tested and found not to be harmful, FBI spokeswoman Andrea Simmons said. The building has been completely reopened. An investigation has been opened regarding the incident and if it appears to match other

By ABC-7 Reporter/Anchor Veronique Masterson DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. — The Dona Ana County sheriff says a proposed bill changing how suspects are identified would lead to more mistakes, but a defense attorney says it would make identifying suspects more neutral. Dona Ana County Sheriff Todd Garrison said he is frustrated bya bill proposed in

By ABC-7 Reporter/Anchor Veronique Masterson DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. — The Dona Ana County sheriff says a proposed bill changing how suspects are identified would lead to more mistakes, but a defense attorney says it would make identifying suspects more neutral. Dona Ana County Sheriff Todd Garrison said he is frustrated bya bill proposed in

by ABC-7 Meteorologist Dave Speelman This is not the greatest winter at Ski Apache. The mountain picked up 10″ of snow Tuesday which brings the total snow depth up to 47″ so far this season. Ski Apache normally receives 180″ of snow for the year. Now, we still have the rest of February and March

by ABC-7 Meteorologist Dave Speelman This is not the greatest winter at Ski Apache. The mountain picked up 10″ of snow Tuesday which brings the total snow depth up to 47″ so far this season. Ski Apache normally receives 180″ of snow for the year. Now, we still have the rest of February and March

by ABC-7 Reporter Martin Bartlett COLUMBUS, N.M. — The safety of Columbus is in question now that the village is without local law enforcement patrols. Problems started for the village of Columbus when the drug war in Mexico started scaring off their police officers. The solution all comes down to cash. Who is responsible for

by ABC-7 Reporter Martin Bartlett COLUMBUS, N.M. — The safety of Columbus is in question now that the village is without local law enforcement patrols. Problems started for the village of Columbus when the drug war in Mexico started scaring off their police officers. The solution all comes down to cash. Who is responsible for

WASHINGTON (AP) – Negotiators for Congress and the White House have tentatively settled on a $790 billion price tag on President Barack Obama’s economic stimulus bill and have restored some the Senate cut from school repair and state aid. After talks continued nonstop Wednesday, officials announced a formal meeting of negotiators for mid-afternoon in the

WASHINGTON (AP) – Negotiators for Congress and the White House have tentatively settled on a $790 billion price tag on President Barack Obama’s economic stimulus bill and have restored some the Senate cut from school repair and state aid. After talks continued nonstop Wednesday, officials announced a formal meeting of negotiators for mid-afternoon in the

By ABC-7 Reporter/Anchor Ken Molestina EL PASO, Texas — The weakening economy has needy families across Texas looking for new ways to make ends meet. State officials said in El Paso, people are turning to food stamps. They say food is fuel for the soul and body, and during these rough times, food stamps are

By ABC-7 Reporter/Anchor Ken Molestina EL PASO, Texas — The weakening economy has needy families across Texas looking for new ways to make ends meet. State officials said in El Paso, people are turning to food stamps. They say food is fuel for the soul and body, and during these rough times, food stamps are

LAS CRUCES, N.M. — During these tough economic times, many of us are putting projects on hold and cutting back on certain expenses. But not everyone is taking that approach. It doesn’t look like much, but the first phase of the first-ever dog park in Las Cruces is underway, and withitcomes a $150,000 price tag.

LAS CRUCES, N.M. — During these tough economic times, many of us are putting projects on hold and cutting back on certain expenses. But not everyone is taking that approach. It doesn’t look like much, but the first phase of the first-ever dog park in Las Cruces is underway, and withitcomes a $150,000 price tag.

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama has signed a bill to delay the switch to digital TV to June 12. Congress last week gave TV stations until June 12 to shut down their analog broadcasts to give viewers more time to prepare for the switch to digital signals. The change was to have taken effect

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama has signed a bill to delay the switch to digital TV to June 12. Congress last week gave TV stations until June 12 to shut down their analog broadcasts to give viewers more time to prepare for the switch to digital signals. The change was to have taken effect

WASHINGTON (AP) – Moving with lightning speed, key lawmakers announced agreement Wednesday on a $789 billion economic stimulus measure designed to create millions of jobs in a nation reeling from recession. President Barack Obama could sign the bill within days. “The middle ground we’ve reached creates more jobs than the original Senate bill and costs

WASHINGTON (AP) – Moving with lightning speed, key lawmakers announced agreement Wednesday on a $789 billion economic stimulus measure designed to create millions of jobs in a nation reeling from recession. President Barack Obama could sign the bill within days. “The middle ground we’ve reached creates more jobs than the original Senate bill and costs

WASHINGTON (AP) – The post office will get an extra 2-cents worth when you mail a letter starting in May. The U.S. Postal Service announced Tuesday that the price of a first-class stamp will rise to 44 cents on May 11. That gives plenty of time to stock up on Forever Stamps, which will continue