Month: February 2012

ABCNews Sleeping pills prescribed by your physician are supposed to ward off the myriad health problems that come with lack of sleep. But adults who take sleeping pills in even small numbers over their lifetimes may be nearly four times more likely to die earlier compared to those who are not prescribed sleeping pills, according

Two more Sunland Park city employees are wanted in connection with the extortion investigation that led to Saturday’s arrest of acting mayor, Daniel Salinas, and city manager Jaime Aguilera. Amy Orlando, 3rd Judicial District Attorney for Southern New Mexico, said city-works director, Dario Hernandez, and a city Human Resources temp, Martah Alonda Lozano are facing

A StormTrack Weather First Alert has been issued for Tuesday because of expected gusts of wind. Potential gusts of wind could reach 50 mph in some areas, primarily in East El Paso. A cold front also will move in, bringing temperatures from the 70s into the 60s the next several days. The system is very

It was business as usual for most of the day at the Word of Life Church, until the end of their service at 9 a.m. That’s when Pastor Tom Brown stood up and talked about an affidavit his lawyers plan to send to the Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday. In it, those who signed it,

UTEP had two players post double-doubles but visiting Rice spoiled Senior Day with a 52-48 win over the Miners at the Don Haskins Center. It was UTEP’s only loss in conference play this season. Gloria Brown had 14 points, 11 rebounds and Kayla Thornton had 11 points, 10 boards. The Miners (25-3, 14-1 C-USA) led

A storm system will pass to our north and bring us windy conditions on Monday and Tuesday. Expect gusts to about 35mph on Monday with a high of 73 degrees and mainly sunny skies. Tuesday will be windier with gusts to about 45mph and cooler with a high of 63 degrees and sunny skies. The

Gigi Causey is living her own version of a Hollywood fairy tale. It all started when “The Early Show” host Gayle King asked El Paso native Causey what she would be wearing on the red carpet at the Academy Awards on Sunday. Causey said she would be sporting a thrift-store gown and her husband would

Support-group members scrambled when a man walked into an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Las Cruces, decked out in army fatigues and body armor, waving a loaded gun. Las Cruces Police and the SWAT team were confronted with a 37 year-old man waiving a small gun at Arid Club at 334 Griggs Ave. After about an

Politics in Sunland Park, N.M., suffered another blow Friday morning as residents got ready to elect a new mayor. Friday morning, New Mexico State Police officers searched the home of Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Salinas in the 200 block of Meadow Vista Boulevard. Salinas is running for the mayor’s seat. “At the end of the

Expect clear skies tonight with a low of 42 degrees. Sunday will be a warm day with a high of 74, plenty of sunshine and occasional breezes in the afternoon. A storm system will pass to our north early in the workweek and we will get back up into the windy category on Monday with

For Gary Gandara, seeing his brother, Willie Gandara Jr. in shackles at a court appearance Thursday was painful to witness. “It hurts,” Gary said of seeing his brother swaying back and forth while wearing a blue prison jumpsuit with shackles around his ankles and waist. “I look up him, he’s everything to me.” Gandara Jr.

The arrest of Willie Gandara Jr. on drug trafficking charges now makes two former Socorro mayors and the patriarch and his son of perhaps the most politically active family in the Lower valley facing serious federal charges in separate cases. Gandara Jr. was Socorro’s mayor from 2004 to 2006. His father was also mayor there

EL PASO, TEXAS ? UTEP bolted out to an early double-figure lead and never looked back in a wire-to-wire and 2012 Conference USA championship clinching 68-50 victory against SMU in front of the fifth-biggest crowd in program history (6,532) at the Don Haskins Center Thursday evening. It marks the second regular-season title (2007-08) for the

By Angela Kocherga / ABC-7 While the drug war rages in Mexico and federal law enforcement agents work to stop drug smugglers, patients in New Mexico are able to gain access to medical marijuana. Many are quietly seeking relief for a variety of medical conditions. ?I?m just at my wits end. I don?t know what

The El Paso Zoo has undergone some major renovations in recent years. The newest addition of the African exhibit was paid for with funds from the 2000 quality of life bond election. With the possibility of another quality of life election being held later this year, the El Paso Zoological Society is working on making

A strong cold front pushed through the Borderland late last night, producing gusty winds and cooler temperatures. The winds should begin to die down this evening and tonight, but the cold air will hang around today with highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s. Temperatures will climb back to the 60s and 70s

A night of drinking turned fatal in June of 2010, and claimed the life of then 18-year-old Fort Bliss soldier, Pfc. Colton Smith who was found dead in his bunker the next morning. Thursday morning, Pfc. John Huber stood inside a military courtroom as a jury handed down a verdict. Pfc. Huber faced four charges

ABCNEWS Actresses know to hang onto their men when Oscar comes to call, but has the dreaded curse associated with the Academy Award been broken? A startling number of Best Actress Oscar winners have ended their relationships within a year or two after taking home the award, a trend that has come to be known

A British man accused of plotting to sell missile components to Iran is headed to El Paso for his federal trial. Christopher Tappin was handed over to U.S. Marshals in London on Friday and is now being extradited back to El Paso. The retired businessman is accused of trying to buy sophisticated $5,000 batteries in

The El Paso Zoo is hoping to be added to the 2012 Quality Of Life Bond so that it can secure $35 million to $50 million in taxpayer money to improve the popular landmark. “The zoo actually brings in a lot of tourism. This is the only zoo that we really have within a 500-mile

The Horizon High School girls basketball team defeated Granbury, 53-46, to advance to the Elite 8 in the state basketball tournament. Horizon will play the winner of Canyon and Summit at 1 p.m. on Saturday in Snyder, Texas

A 65-year-old woman pulls up to an ATM machine at an eastside bank and is robbed at gunpoint by an unknown man, making this the Crime Stoppers “Crime of the Week.” On Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, about 10:15 P.M., the elderly victim pulled into a handicap parking space at the Bank of America, 1330 N.

EL PASO, TEXAS — UTEP outscored Southern Miss 26-10 over the final 12:05 of regulation to wipe out a 16-point deficit, then rode the hot shooting of freshman guard C.J. Cooper to a 76-68, double overtime win over the Golden Eagles on Wednesday at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners (14-13, 7-6 C-USA) posted their

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (Feb. 23)-Freshman guard Daniel Mullings recorded the New Mexico State men’s basketball team’s first triple-double in school history in 20 years with a 115-73 rout of Hawai’i. Mullings had a career-high night with 28 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, which is the first triple-double since 1992 when William Benjamin achieved the

Despite the Eighth court of appeals’ decision to stop the recall election against mayor john cook, citing illegal activity by those trying to oust him from office, the issue of domestic partner benefits, which sparked the recall efforts still has El Paso divided. ABC-7 commissioned a scientific poll by Frank N. Magid Associates. They surveyed

Where is Sunland Park Mayor Martin Resendiz? That’s what many people are asking after almost four months of Resendiz not showing up for work. City officials said they haven’t seen him since the October City Council meeting. At city hall, the receptionist said she can’t remember the last time Resendiz was actually in the building.

People can now anonymously report the identities and whereabouts of suspected criminals through a mobile app, Crime Stoppers of El Paso announced Wednesday. A free Crime Stoppers app, called TipSubmit, is now available for iPhones and Android cellular telephones. The new telephone app uses the phone’s built-in GPS system to auto-locate the nearest Crime Stoppers

Very strong winds return to the Borderland today as a strong storm system to our east continues to strengthen. Peak wind gusts could reach 45 mph along the eastern slopes. There is also a critical fire danger due to lower humidity values, so outdoor burning is not recommended. More winds return Friday due to a

County Commissioner Willie Gandara Jr.’s arrest on federal drug charges Wednesday night was what just about everyone was talking about Thursday at the El Paso County Courthouse, where Commissioners court held a previously scheduled meeting without Gandara in attendance. Commissioners court tried to conduct business as usual, making their way through several important items. But

Las Cruces Police arrested a 31-year-old man suspected of raping and holding his teenage girlfriend against her will, according to police officials. Joseph Ortega, of 1420 Almendra Street in Las Cruces, was arrested on a warrant Wednesday evening by members of the Las Cruces Police Department’s SWAT team. Ortega is charged with six counts of