Month: June 2011

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Wednesday, Governor Susana Martinez responded to an audit report released by the State Auditor’s Office, regarding activities that took place between 2007 and 2010 in the New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD). The report centered on the activities of a former Facilities Manager, Laurie Chapman, who was indicted by a federal

EL PASO, Texas — The first of a three-part storm drain installation at Fort Bliss will begin Thursday, causing successive road closures. Beginning Thursday, Doniphan Road at Cassidy will be closed for approximately 10 days. On Wednesday, June 22, Slater St. (approximately 150 ft. North of Cassidy Rd.) will close for approximately 10 days. Then,

Five UTEP football games will be televised this fall, including three on CBS Sports Network and two on FOX Sports Networks. CBS Sports Network, formerly CBS College Sports, will beam three UTEP football games to a national television audience. The Miners’ home game versus Houston, originally scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1, has been moved to

The El Paso Police Department will launch Citizen Observers TIP411 system today, Tuesday, June 7, 2011. The Police Department is now using TIP411 as a FREE text and web tool to submit completely anonymous information 24 hours a day, 7 ? days a week, in real time to our police department. Your confidential TIP will

The city of El Paso has installed new video phones that cost $469 each at City Hall. It’s a move that’s part of a larger Information Technology city strategic plan. So far, the city has bought 50 of the phones for employees on the ninth and 10th floors, where city attorneys, city representatives and their

Does anybody care? That’s the question — those flooded out of their homes in the lower valley this weekend — are asking Monday night… as they try to begin cleaning up the soggy mess. About 30 homes were impacted Saturday morning when a Franklin canal levee breached in the Ramos neighborhood. Residents say they need

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (June 6)-The schedule for the upcoming 2011 Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout, Nov. 23-26, has been revised, and the New Mexico State men?s basketball team opens against Central Michigan. The new opening-round games are now Murray State versus host Alaska Anchorage and Dartmouth versus San Francisco, Nov. 23, followed by Central Michigan versus

Students at Las Montanas Charter High School say they are excited Wednesday is the last day before summer vacation. Tuesday, there was also a sense of panic among students, as the school?s academic dean says the school could have its charter revoked if the Las Cruces Public School District does not approve a proposed budget

El Paso Mayor John Cook was greeted with hugs and handshakes Tuesday by residents on Ramos Court near Ascarate Park in south-central El Paso. Thirty homes were flooded and damaged after a Franklin canal levee breached early Saturday morning. Donning dust masks, residents guided Cook through their homes and showed him piles of belongings and

The City Council has started the process to potentially reinstitute the health insurance for city employees that a voter-approved ordinance took away. El Paso Mayor John Cook introduced an ordinance on Tuesday that would give back the health benefits to gay and unwed partners of city employees and the unintended targets of the voter-initiated ordinance.

If you don’t remember the last time you checked your air pressure or rotated or replaced your tires, you aren’t alone. Steve Mucha, the manager of Discount Tire, 6730 N. Mesa St., estimates about half the population realizes the importance of maintaining their tires. “The most important part of your vehicle is the tire because

City Council has started the process to potentially reinstitute the health insurance for city employees that a voter-approved ordinance took away. El Paso Mayor John Cook introduced an ordinance on Tuesday that would give back the health benefits to gay and unwed partners of city employees and the unintended targets of the voter-initiated ordinance. Last

Officers assigned the Police Department?s Central Regional Command have arrested and charged a central El Paso man with two separate, Monday morning Aggravated Robberies. The investigation revealed that Gerardo MORENO approached a man in the 400 block of S. Kansas at 2:37 a.m., Monday, 06-06-2011 displaying a large spade bit and demanding the victim?s (Hispanic,

The Sun City is no stranger to strong winds, especially in the spring months. El Paso typically sees its windiest weather in March and April. The fact that the winds generally subside before the monsoon begins doesn’t mean the area isn’t still susceptible to dangerous gusts. The threat for winds in the summer predominantly comes

El Paso Electric officials are warning of potential damage to power lines from the massive Wallow Fire in eastern Arizona. In a release to ABC-7, officials say the Wallow Fire in eastern Arizona is “dangerously close to key transmission line facilities located near Springerville, Arizona.” According to published reports, the fire has consumed more than

It was case closed with a big “bang!” in the city of Socorro. Using bulldozers and sledgehammers, city crews demolished 24 slot machines Tuesday seized during an alleged illegal gambling bust in March of 2010. Socorro Interim City Manager Manny Soto told ABC-7 the case was later dismissed by the El Paso district attorney’s office.

A former El Paso police officer accused of coming on to a high school student and threatening her boyfriend has been sentenced to eight years of deferred adjudication. A spokesperson for District Attorney Jaime Esparza’s office says Miguel Lucero, who used to work on campus at Riverside High School, pleaded guilty to a charge of

El Paso city council voted Tuesday to toughen requirements when it comes to landscaping for new business developments. The new guidelines will require developers of business spaces and shopping centers to add landscaping and include one tree for every 30 feet of parkway, the area between the sidewalk and street. Developers will also have to

The Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Telethon earned $51,170.00 Saturday afternoon and evening. The telethon was televised on ABC-7 and organizers wished to thank everyone who contributed. Children?s Miracle Network Hospitals has grown dramatically since its founding in 1983 from a televised fundraiser in a small studio to one of the North America’s leading children?s charities.

Hidden among the blades of grass at Chermont park in West El Paso are the most unpleasant surprises — dog waste. “I think it’s disgusting, and they’re not minding their civic manners,” said Carmen Delgado, who was out walking her dog. “They’re supposed to pick up the poop.” Delgado says she’s seen more dog droppings

El Paso city council may vote Tuesday to force more green onto new business developments. But local developers told ABC-7 the new proposal could end up costing them a lot more “green.” The proposed guidelines would require developers of business spaces and shopping centers to add landscaping along with one tree for every 30 feet

In a unanimous 5 to 0 vote, El Paso County commissioners decided to ban aerial fireworks, amid one of the borderland’s harshest drought in years. Due to the record-breaking drought, commissioners voted to ban aerial fireworks, less than one week after Dona Ana County commissioners made a similar announcement. With drought conditions throughout the state,

The offerings for this year’s Plaza Classic Film Festival have been called “epic.” They can now be called “magical.” The 4th annual festival has added rare screenings of animated Disney classics Fantasia (1940), Dumbo (1941) and Beauty and the Beast (1991), and will feature the original Tron (1982) and The Parent Trap (1961) starring Hayley

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers working at the Santa Teresa port of entry made a marijuana seizure Sunday. The drugs were found concealed in a false floor compartment of a vehicle. ?CBP officers and the use of high-tech tools greatly contributed to this significant seizure and the arrest of these smugglers,? said Jesus

The month of June kicked off with the return of the Barnett Harley Davidson USRA Western Modifieds to the El Paso Speedway Park along with the Sisbarro Super Trucks, Street Stocks, UMP Late Models, and the Hornets. The UMP Late Models to the green flag for 10 laps in their A-Main with the 88 of

Ruidoso police and Lincoln County authorities plan to investigate what caused a porch to give way with around 20 people on it. KOB-TV in Albuquerque reports the porch collapsed during a social gathering late Saturday night. The Ruidoso fire chief says the people fell 20 to 25 feet. The fire chief says it initially appears

The 2011 high school football season will start Thursday, August 25 when Chapin will travel to Las Cruces Mayfield and El Dorado will host Las Cruces High School. Here is the El Paso Independent School District 4A and 5A schedule. 4A Schedule http://www.episd.org/file_mgr/athletics/forweb/Schedules/Football/4A_Varsity.pdf 5A Schedule http://www.episd.org/file_mgr/athletics/forweb/Schedules/Football/5A_Varsity.pdf Source: EPISD Athletics

The summer weather cycle that affects the borderland has many names — the North American Monsoon, the Mexican Monsoon, even the Arizona Monsoon. No matter what you call it, monsoon season means flooding rains, blistering heat, howling winds and dangerous lightning. Staying ahead of these weather hazards means staying up to date with the latest

Over the weekend, El Paso County Sheriff?s Office Deputies arrested GEORGE HARBISON (18) of the 200 block of Carnival El Paso, Texas for several drugs offenses. The arrest was the result of an investigation that commenced in early May 2011. HARBISON was booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility for the following offenses: Delivery

Former UTEP women’s basketball standout Natasha Lacy has earned a spot on the 2011 roster for the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks. She will be in uniform when the team tips off its season by playing host to the Minnesota Lynx at the STAPLES Center at 9 p.m. MDT Friday. “I’m so proud and excited for