Month: February 2009

LAS CRUCES — Crime Stoppers is offering acashreward for any information that leads to the arrest of a man wanted in two shootings. According to Las Cruces police officials, Oswaldo Corral, 30, was involved in a shootingSaturday, November 15, 2008. Police saya man was critically injured in the incident, which happened in theparking lot of

LAS CRUCES — Crime Stoppers is offering acashreward for any information that leads to the arrest of a man wanted in two shootings. According to Las Cruces police officials, Oswaldo Corral, 30, was involved in a shootingSaturday, November 15, 2008. Police saya man was critically injured in the incident, which happened in theparking lot of

By ABC-7 Reporter Veronique Masterson LAS CRUCES — A new billfocusing on how juveniles are sentenced in the state of New Mexico is creating a stir. Currently,any teenager between the ages of14and18 year old guilty of first degree murder is automatically sentenced as an adult. They are given adult sanctions and the penalties range from

By ABC-7 Reporter Veronique Masterson LAS CRUCES — A new billfocusing on how juveniles are sentenced in the state of New Mexico is creating a stir. Currently,any teenager between the ages of14and18 year old guilty of first degree murder is automatically sentenced as an adult. They are given adult sanctions and the penalties range from

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama’s economic recovery plan has passed the Senate and is on its way to difficult House-Senate negotiations. Just three Republicans helped pass the plan on a 61-37 vote and they’re already signaling they’ll play hardball to preserve more than $108 billion in spending cuts made last week in Senate dealmaking.

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama’s economic recovery plan has passed the Senate and is on its way to difficult House-Senate negotiations. Just three Republicans helped pass the plan on a 61-37 vote and they’re already signaling they’ll play hardball to preserve more than $108 billion in spending cuts made last week in Senate dealmaking.

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Robert Plant and Alison Krauss’ unorthodox partnership yielded rich rewards on Grammy night, as the pair nabbed five Grammys for their haunting CD “Raising Sand,” including record and album of the year honors. But their Grammy sweep was overshadowed by the shocking arrest of another nominee as the broadcast was taking

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Robert Plant and Alison Krauss’ unorthodox partnership yielded rich rewards on Grammy night, as the pair nabbed five Grammys for their haunting CD “Raising Sand,” including record and album of the year honors. But their Grammy sweep was overshadowed by the shocking arrest of another nominee as the broadcast was taking

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama, pressuring lawmakers to urgently approve a massive economic recovery bill, criticized Republicans who have balked at the legislation Monday night and said, “I can’t afford to see Congress play the usual political games.” Obama used the first prime-time news conference of his presidency to warn that a failure to

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama, pressuring lawmakers to urgently approve a massive economic recovery bill, criticized Republicans who have balked at the legislation Monday night and said, “I can’t afford to see Congress play the usual political games.” Obama used the first prime-time news conference of his presidency to warn that a failure to

by ABC-7 Executive Producer Kristine Rivers As Super Bowl XLIII got underway, I was in Northeast El Paso eating spicy wings and cheering on the Steelers, but, that is only because my beloved Chiefs are horrible. At the same time, on the other side of the planet, my husband Chris was in a tent in

by ABC-7 Executive Producer Kristine Rivers As Super Bowl XLIII got underway, I was in Northeast El Paso eating spicy wings and cheering on the Steelers, but, that is only because my beloved Chiefs are horrible. At the same time, on the other side of the planet, my husband Chris was in a tent in

LOS ANGELES (AP) – The new season of “Dancing Season with the Stars” will feature three couples and – with the show’s touch for the improbable – one computer guru. Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is among 13 celebrities who will compete on the ABC series’ eighth season that begins March 9, the network said Sunday.

LOS ANGELES (AP) – The new season of “Dancing Season with the Stars” will feature three couples and – with the show’s touch for the improbable – one computer guru. Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is among 13 celebrities who will compete on the ABC series’ eighth season that begins March 9, the network said Sunday.

HOUSTON (AP) – The U.S. State Department says more than 200 American citizens have been killed since 2004 in Mexico’s escalating wave of violence. Their deaths amount to the highest number of unnatural deaths in any foreign country outside military combat zones. The Houston Chronicle examined hundreds of records related to the deaths. It reports

HOUSTON (AP) – The U.S. State Department says more than 200 American citizens have been killed since 2004 in Mexico’s escalating wave of violence. Their deaths amount to the highest number of unnatural deaths in any foreign country outside military combat zones. The Houston Chronicle examined hundreds of records related to the deaths. It reports

By ABC-7’s Estela Casas The Morning Glory flower lasts a single morning; its petals will have wilted by the afternoon. However, this particular flower inspired an El Paso artist to share her story of hope with other breast cancer survivors. Hilda Rosenfeld discovered painting with watercolors when she was a little girl, and hashoned her

By ABC-7’s Estela Casas The Morning Glory flower lasts a single morning; its petals will have wilted by the afternoon. However, this particular flower inspired an El Paso artist to share her story of hope with other breast cancer survivors. Hilda Rosenfeld discovered painting with watercolors when she was a little girl, and hashoned her

by ABC-7 Meteorologist Dave Speelman If the groundhog can get its own day, why can’t the weather people? Every February 5th is National Weatherman’s Day which honors weathermen, and woman who work hard to try and accurately predict the often fickle weather. Despite major technological advances and supercomputers, forecasting the weather is still a tricky

by ABC-7 Meteorologist Dave Speelman If the groundhog can get its own day, why can’t the weather people? Every February 5th is National Weatherman’s Day which honors weathermen, and woman who work hard to try and accurately predict the often fickle weather. Despite major technological advances and supercomputers, forecasting the weather is still a tricky

By JEANNINE AVERSA, AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – Recession-battered employers eliminated 598,000 jobs in January, the most since the end of 1974, and catapulted the unemployment rate to 7.6 percent. The grim figures were further proof that the nation’s job climate is deteriorating at an alarming clip with no end in sight. The Labor

By JEANNINE AVERSA, AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – Recession-battered employers eliminated 598,000 jobs in January, the most since the end of 1974, and catapulted the unemployment rate to 7.6 percent. The grim figures were further proof that the nation’s job climate is deteriorating at an alarming clip with no end in sight. The Labor

Analysis by ABC-7 Reporter Martin Bartlett Turns out investigators in South Carolina have launched a full-scale criminal investigation into Olympic hero Michael Phelps’ well documented pot predicament; Kellogg’s has dropped him as a paid endorser because of the recent incident at the University of South Carolina; and he’s been suspended from competitive swimming for three

Analysis by ABC-7 Reporter Martin Bartlett Turns out investigators in South Carolina have launched a full-scale criminal investigation into Olympic hero Michael Phelps’ well documented pot predicament; Kellogg’s has dropped him as a paid endorser because of the recent incident at the University of South Carolina; and he’s been suspended from competitive swimming for three

Specialties of the Orthopaedic Surgery Group:- General Orthopaedics- Neurosurgery- Pain Management- Sports Medicine- Shoulder Surgery- Diseases and Injuries of the Spine- Total Knee and Hip Replacement- Pediatric Orthopaedics- Knee Arthroscopic and Reconstruction Surgery- Hand surgery- Disorders and Diseases of the Foot- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation- Electrodiagnostic MedicineThe Advanced Neurosurgical Center utilizes the latest treatment technologies.

Specialties of the Orthopaedic Surgery Group:- General Orthopaedics- Neurosurgery- Pain Management- Sports Medicine- Shoulder Surgery- Diseases and Injuries of the Spine- Total Knee and Hip Replacement- Pediatric Orthopaedics- Knee Arthroscopic and Reconstruction Surgery- Hand surgery- Disorders and Diseases of the Foot- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation- Electrodiagnostic MedicineThe Advanced Neurosurgical Center utilizes the latest treatment technologies.

At the El Paso Specialty Hospital:El Paso Specialty Hospital is an innovative surgery center that specializes in orthopaedic and spine surgeries as well as pain management. Our team of physicians is made up of a diverse group of highly skilled, highly trained physicians specializing in all aspects of orthopaedic, neurosurgical, and rehabilitative care. The facility

At the El Paso Specialty Hospital:El Paso Specialty Hospital is an innovative surgery center that specializes in orthopaedic and spine surgeries as well as pain management. Our team of physicians is made up of a diverse group of highly skilled, highly trained physicians specializing in all aspects of orthopaedic, neurosurgical, and rehabilitative care. The facility

Advanced, sophisticated equipment assists our physicians in diagnosis and treatment. Our technology includes:- MRI – including a patient friendly open MRI machine.- Bone Density – to assist the physician in assessing the degree of injury or deterioration of bone mass.- (EMG) Electromyography – for electrical and/or nerve conduction studies to locate damaged nerves and determine

Advanced, sophisticated equipment assists our physicians in diagnosis and treatment. Our technology includes:- MRI – including a patient friendly open MRI machine.- Bone Density – to assist the physician in assessing the degree of injury or deterioration of bone mass.- (EMG) Electromyography – for electrical and/or nerve conduction studies to locate damaged nerves and determine