Month: June 2011

The return of the ‘Great River Raft Race.’ An El Paso tradition makes a comeback with a big splash on Father’s Day. The one-time popular event back in the 1970s and early 80s was put on hold by organizers in 1984 due to levee repairs and river regulations. “My father used to race in the

Early Saturday on 06-17-11 at approximately 1:00 am, Deputies were dispatched to the 1300 block of Aspen Hills in reference to subjects disturbing and minors drinking alcohol. Deputies arrived and checked several subjects in front of the residence at which time others were seen running inside the home. As Deputies approached the home, the front

According to Fire officials, the Swallow fire that began Thursday afternoon in the mountain community of Ruidoso has now been extinguished. Fire crews will continue to monitor the area 24/7 until Wednesday. The Thursday afternoon fire in the mountain community of Ruidoso destroyed nine homes and forced the evacuation of hundreds of residents. All residents

Officers from the Westside Patrol charged nine individuals after responding to a Sunday morning fight. The investigation revealed that fight had occurred at 2:16 a.m., Sunday, 06-19-2011 in the 4800 block of Los Reales Dr. During the altercation MANCILLAS, RAMIREZ, LUJAN, CERECERES, MARTINEZ, ZAMORA, APODACA, and 16-year old Juvenile worked to together as a 20-year

A massive blaze in east El Paso destroyed two businesses and two homes. It happened just after 5 Saturday afternoon on the 13000 block of Maldero Drive. That’s right off Pellicano, east of loop 375. No injuries were reported. El Paso County Sheriff’s Spokeswoman Cris Acosta said workers from a pallet company were trying to

This weeks MANHUNT MONDAY Most Wanted Fugitive is a subject sought for sexually assaulting a young teen the past 8 years. The target is identified as ENRIQUE LOZANO (38) of El Paso County, TX. JANUARY 2011 EL PASO COUNTY, TX ? In January 2011, El Paso County Sheriff?s Deputies were called to a home in

A Las Cruces man was arrested after he stole his girlfriend’s SUV and then crashed it early Saturday morning, according to the Las Cruces Police Department. Detective said the driver, 27-year-old Abel Linarez, was at a nightclub with his girlfriend when the couple had an argument. Linarez left the club and got a ride to

A tractor-trailer collided with a train at approximately 8:30 a.m. Monday in far east El Paso. Early reports indicate the 18-wheeler was crossing near the 300 block of Inglewood Drive when a westbound Union Pacific train struck the semi, disconnecting the tractor from the trailer. Officials say the semi was carrying cloth. No injuries have

After touring the wildfire damage over the weekend, Senator John McCain of Arizona said illegal immigrants could be to blame for some of the flames, but offered no evidence supporting his claim. “We are concerned about, particularly areas down on the border where there is substantial evidence that some of these fires are caused by

The Western Athletic Conference office and ESPN recently announced that for the third consecutive season the New Mexico State volleyball team is scheduled to play on ESPNU, Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 8 p.m. in Las Cruces, N.M. The Aggies will take on Hawai?i on ESPNU in the Pan American Center for the second-straight year while

The El Paso Police Department has identified the top collision intersection locations for May 2011 and YTD 2011. The top intersection collision locations for May 2011 are as follows: 1. Joe Battle & Montwood 10 collisions 2. Mesa & Shadow Mtn/Sunland Pk 8 collisions 3. Alameda & Americas 7 collisions 4. Joe Battle & Zaragoza

The triple-digit temperatures are expected to continue in El Paso for several days. The city is reminding residents how to stay cool. El Paso’s Extreme Weather Taskforce recommends: Dress for the heat, wear lightweight clothing Drink water, and carry bottled water at all times Check on the elderly, friends, neighbors and children Avoid strenuous activity

El Paso Police arrested 42-year-old Brian Engleton at a Northeast El Paso motel Friday afternoon, one day after the fatal stabbing of his estranged wife. Investigators from Crimes Against Persons (CAP), the CAP Gang unit, officers from the El Paso Police Department’s Northeast Station, U.S. Marshals Lone Fugitive Task Force, and Crisis Management Team caught

With the recent arrest of a woman accused of practicing dentistry out of her home and without a license, ABC-7 wanted to know if this is something concerning El Paso’s medical community. Dr. Raj Marwah, a member of the El Paso Medical Society, said it is something that has been brought up at meetings of

Perhaps you’ve always wonder if that you-know-what that’s been stored in the garage for years is worth as much as you value it. This weekend, a selected few will have a chance to find out. Thousands of people are expected Saturday at the El Paso Convention Center for taping of the popular show-what-you-brought-from-home program. Tickets

No fireworks may be popping this Fourth of July in El Paso County, but a ban is sparking all kinds of worry across the state line in New Mexico. “We’re dry as a bone out here, and we will catch on fire,? Dona Ana County Commissioner Karen Perez said. Commissioners expect a flood of Texans

Prosecutors have filed a misdemeanor ethics charge against a Las Cruces judge already accused of bribery in a pay-to-play scandal with alleged ties to former Gov. Bill Richardson. The Las Cruces Sun-News reports that state District Court Judge Michael Murphy has been charged with violating the “ethical principles of public service” law. Murphy is accused

Early Thursday morning 06-16-11, the El Paso County Sheriff?s Office Strike Team executed a search warrant on a residence located in the 600 block of Lata Place in El Paso County, TX. 20 year-old DANNY MIRANDA was arrested after a month long investigation into narcotic dealings by Strike Team Deputies after receiving a Crime Stoppers

El Paso Police have arrested a central El Paso man for possession of cocaine early Friday morning. Officers from Central Regional Command saw Alejandro CASTRO standing in the middle of the intersection at Sixth St. and S. Park at 12:44 a.m., Friday, 06-17-2011. As officers approached CASTRO began running down the middle of the street

El Paso Police have charged a female with Possession of Controlled Substance ? Cocaine after a late night traffic stop. The investigation revealed that Matilde VALENZUELA was driving a blue Pontiac Vibe 65 miles per hour in a posted 50 mile per hour zone at Cassidy and Gateway North at 11:42 p.m., Thursday, 06-16-2011 when

The City of El Paso, Texas has recorded 14 Murders Year-To-Date in 2011. In 2011, six of the fourteen Murders are domestic related which is 43%. As of June 17, 2011 two of the fourteen cases remain unsolved. Over the past 50 years El Paso has averaged 24 Murders per year and over the past

Fire crews from at least six east El Paso County towns battled a huge, smokey fire along the 12000 block of Alameda in Clint. The fire was first reported around 9:30p.m. Thursday night. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Department tells ABC-7 that the fire started in some dry brush, in a field near of the

A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries after a collision with a semi-truck on Transmountain road, a sheriff’s spokeswoman said. The wreck happened at around 10 a.m. Friday near the El Paso Museum of Archaeology. TXDOT officials said all westbound lanes of Transmountain were closed due to the investigation. Sheriff’s spokeswoman Chris Acosta told ABC-7 the motorcyclist

El Paso Police arrested a central El Paso man after investigators said a domestic dispute turned physical Thursday afternoon. According to officers, Luis Andres Anchondo, 39, got into an argument with his common law wife, Brissa Salas, around 1:15 at a home in the 1600 block of N. Ochoa street. The argument escalated, according to

Three’s company. Or a love triangle. Animal curators are enjoying the drama unfolding at the El Paso Zoo as two female Malayan tigers vie for the attention of a 6-year-old feline bachelor named Wzui. Wzui and 3-year-old Seri, a female, arrived at the zoo earlier this year at the recommendation of the Malayan Tiger Species

The cruel treatment of animals has a group of animal rights activists protesting in front of McDonald’s across the country, including Las Cruces. Click on the video to watch the entire story.

New developments have surfaced on the Horizon City teenager who is accused of faking a terminal illness to get more than $10,000 in donations to her own charity foundation, called “Achieve The Dream.” Due to patient confidentiality laws, ABC-7 was unable to get confirmation from Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., where Gomez claimed

The Tip411 service allows the public, with the assurance of complete anonymity, to provide tips to DEA through two different means ? by text message and on a website. To use the text message service, a citizen tipster sends a text message to the nationally assigned text message short name of ?847411? or ?tip411?. In

Americas running back Jack Fields verbally committed Thursday to play football at Boise State. Fields is considered one of the top football players in El Paso. He says he had offers from UTEP, New Mexico State, New Mexico, Texas A&M, San Diego State, Rice and a number of other programs. Last season he rushed for

A convicted murderer may spend the rest of his life in prison. Irvin Ramirez, the 18-year-old found guilty for killing Adam Espinoza ? a 20-year-old San Antonio man, was sentenced Wednesday afternoon at the Dona Ana County District Courthouse. ABC-7 was the only El Paso television station inside the courtroom for the two-and-a-half hour sentencing.