Month: November 2010

The City of El Paso was selected by the Sun Bowl Association to be the grand marshal for this year’s Sun Bowl parade, but it won’t be the mayor or a regular El Pasoan sitting in the grand marshal’s car. Sun Bowl Executive Director Bernie Olivas told ABC-7 this week that an older version of

Shoe prints lead Dona Ana County Patrol Sheriff’s Deputies to two juvenile burglary suspects and the recovery of stolen booty. According to Sheriff’s Investigators, Patrol Sheriffs Deputies on Monday were dispatched to the 845 block of Watson Lane in reference to a reported burglary. When Patrol Sheriff’s Deputies followed shoe prints leading from the just

Dancing With The Stars will crown a new champion today. The results show begins at 7 p.m. Mountain time with Jennifer Grey, Bristol Palin and Kyle Massey battling it out for the mirror ball trophy. Catch up on missed episodes and test your knowledge with trivia by visiting the show’s official Website here. You also

A 53-year-old man was arrested Friday night after he allegedly left his two children by the side of the road. Arturo Sanchez, of the 100 block of S. Harris, told El Paso Police he left his 10-year-old son and 9-year-old son at the intersection of Lomaland and Yermoland after arguing with his wife on the

A cheap and simple fix in the computer software of new airport scanners could silence the uproar from travelers who object to the so-called virtual strip search, according to a scientist who helped develop the program at one of the federal government’s most prestigious institutes, the Washington Post reported. The researcher, associated with the Lawrence

A homeless woman living out of her van accidentally started the fire inside the parking garage that is connected to the historic Cortez Building, El Paso Fire Dept. investigators said. Investigators said the woman, whose name was not released, was checking her propane heater and that is what sparked the fire. The 50-year-old was able

Neighbors at the “Las Puertas Abiertas” apartment complex in Northeast El Paso said they were still in shock over what happened at their parking lot early Sunday morning. “Any time bullets are flying by…it makes you a little nervous,” said resident Jeannie Mendez. Mendez was also a little nervous to show her face on-camera during

This week?s Most Wanted Fugitive is making his 2nd appearance on MANHUNT MONDAY (06-21-10) – an individual wanted in connection with a Horizon City burglary ring. The target is identified as JESUS MARTINEZ (18) of El Paso, TX. JUNE 2010: After several weeks of investigations, the El Paso County Sheriff?s Office concluded operation ?Dime Drop?.

The court-appointed private investigator in David Marmolejo’s case claims he uncovered more than three leads, that, if followed, may prove Marmolejo did not kill his mother, Gloria. Gloria Marmolejo’s body was found in the Santa Teresa Desert in the summer of 2009. Her face was buried in the sand, her head wrapped in plastic and

Call private investigator Ramon Ortega Jr. to learn about training to help his private investigative team. Information: 915-727-2905.

$159. Research shows that’s how much you could save if you kept your plasma TV from using energy when you’re not using it. Electronics that are left on when nobody is using them are big culprits that drive up the electricity bill. El Paso Electric calls items like computers on standby or tvs with displays

El Paso Police have identified the 14-year-old boy killed in a traffic collision Sunday night in East El Paso. Hector Heredia, 14, of the 12000 block of Tierra Padre, was killed when the 2002 Ford Taurus he was a passenger in was involved in a car crash at about 7:53 p.m. Sunday. Police investigators said

When Oliver Kreylos, a computer scientist, heard about the capabilities of Microsoft’s new Kinect gaming device, he couldn’t wait to get his hands on it. “I dropped everything, rode my bike to the closest game store and bought one,” he said. Philipp Robbel combined an iRobot device and the new Microsoft controller that can recognize

Six people, including a middle school teacher, were arrested over the weekend by El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputies after receiving a tip on narcotic activity at a home in Central El Paso. After receiving the tip, the Strike Team Deputies set up surveillance of the house in the 2900 block of Lebanon where the team

El Paso celebrated National Adoption Day Saturday with the adoption of 20 young children here in the city. The adoption ceremony was held at the El Paso County courthouse and it was an event filled with hugs and lots of love. New father Humberto Diaz and his son, Bradley, first met as teacher and student.

It was a major Mexican celebration in the Sun City. Saturday marked the 100th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution. The Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso hosted a daylong event to commemorate the anniversary at the Chamizal National Memorial. Roberto Rodriguez Hernandez, the Consul General of Mexico in El Paso, told ABC-7 it was

Officials with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said Marissa Martinez, 48, has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault against a public servant after she led a deputy on a high-speed chase, nearly backed into the deputy and crashed into an El Paso police cruiser. It all happened just after 3:30 a.m. Sunday morning.

For the first time, El Paso has been named the city with the lowest crime rate in the United States with a population of over 500,000 residents. Officials said El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen was proud to announce the ranking, which has just been released by CQ Press in its latest city crime rankings.

A fire broke out at 2:30 a.m. Friday morning in the 10400 block of Orpheus Drive in northeast El Paso, according to El Paso Fire Department. The first fire fighters on the scene said they reported heavy smoke and flames coming from the front bedroom window of the home. Additional units were called and the

UTEP’s regular season finale on the road against Tulsa will be shown on ChannelSurfing.net at noon Mountain Time, according to the Website. Click here to watch the game live at noon.

This Thanksgiving holiday, a few families who couldn’t afford a traditional thanksgiving feast will be getting a little help from an unexpected source – a local school district’s police department. Officials at Socorro Independent School District gathered up enough food and turkeys to give 26 needy families a complete Thanksgiving care package. The boxes were

A day after New Mexico Governor-elect Susana Martinez (R) announced she’ll be cleaning house in Santa Fe, outgoing Governor Bill Richardson (D) has a message for some of his political appointees. Martinez on Friday asked for resignation letters from so-called exempt workers unless they’re asked to stay on. Richardson’s administration is warning his political appointees

On Friday afternoon, El Paso police officers busted a man they said tagged several pieces of property in the 1600 block of Zaragoza Road. Mario Beltran, 18, was charged with graffiti pecuniary loss less than $500, police said. Officers also learned Beltran had two outstanding warrants for marker possession and aerosol paint possession. He was

Police said two men have been arrested after a vehicle was reported stolen in Albuquerque on Thursday and recovered in El Paso Friday. Investigators say Daniel Bustillos, 26, and Jesus Lopez, 61, both of Albuquerque were arrested in connection with a stolen 2001 white Chevrolet Silverado. The vehicle was recovered on the 700 block of

She’s barely old enough to drive, but a teenage mom in Las Cruces faces the possibility of life in prison. Seventeen-year-old Diana Goenaga was arrested at El Paso’s Las Palmas Medical Center earlier this month after her 2-month-old daughter, Jade, died as a result of severe head trauma. Investigators at the hospital determined the baby

Daniel Villegas’ days are long and monotonous. They’ve been that way for almost half of his life. But it’s the nights that are worse. That’s when the nightmares of a spring 1993 night come back to him. “I’m looking in the back of the police car, and I’m thinking, ‘this has got to be a

It’s no secret residents in Socorro are outspoken about city matters. Thursday night was no different, especially with the recent arrest of one of the council members. The meeting wasn’t as eventful as it has been in the past — there were none of the usual outbursts from citizens. But the recent recall of city

Black Friday typically means three things: crowds, deals and crowds. And as El Paso stores and malls gear up for another year of shopping madness, the National Retail Federation says a lot of Black Friday business is actually moving online. Retailers are now promoting internet deals days and even weeks before the shopping holiday, spreading

Another city group has spoken out about what to do with the land along Trans Mountain Road in Northwest El Paso. The City Plan Commission voted unanimously not to designate it as ‘open space,’ instead advising it be designated a ‘smart code’ area instead. Opponents to developing the land said this recommendation will lead the

The credibility of El Paso’s ex-medical examiner, Dr. Paul Shrode, could play a huge role in future trials. Just this week, Monea Tyson, a former soldier, was acquitted of capital murder. Tyson’s own lawyers said the flimsy credibility of Shrode played a big role. “I do think Dr. Schrode, that issue in itself, was a