Month: June 2014

Weather looks great for the weekend. We should have sunshine and temps in the lower 60s Saturday with 70 expected by Sunday. Another disturbance makes its way in here next Monday night and Tuesday giving us some wind and a very slight chance for a sprinkle again.

The City of Deming has released a statement regarding the man who was anally probed in a search for drugs. Deming Statement: The City of Deming regrets the circumstances that led to the indignities suffered by Mr. David Eckert. The City, in collaboration with the New Mexico Municipal League Police Accreditation Team, is reviewing policies,

Journalists and others are posting photos of Sochi as the Olympics are about to start and it’s not a flattering one. Click on links for more photos and information: http://www.businessinsider.com/sochi-hotel-photos-2014-2 SochiProblems

It’s a common practice among drivers who pass through a speed trap: Flash your headlights at approaching cars as a warning to slow down. Now, a federal court judge in Missouri says penalizing drivers for the headlight flash violates their First Amendment right to free speech. U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey in St. Louis

A husband-wife doctor couple are charged in a federal 65-count health care fraud indictment. Dr. Richard Craig Rooney, a former Army lieutenant colonel, used to work at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. His wife, Dr. Angie Song, is an ear, nose and throat specialist and cosmetic surgeon. They’re accused of accepting gifts, including cash and

El Paso finally gotten a look at what the El Paso Chihuahuas will be wearing out on the field. The reveal was made Wednesday night at the El Paso Convention Center. There are several five different versions of the jerseys — white, gray, black, red and pinstripe. If you want to pick one up, it

A staff shortage in the records office used by soldiers trying to access their medical records has created a backlog. William Beaumont Army Medical Center Commander Col. Michael S. Heimall said the records office has “about a thousand requests for medical records backlogged.” The records office is especially necessary for active duty service members transitioning

Anthony, Texas Police Dept. officers have arrested a Georgia man after he allegedly kidnapped a man and took him across several states. On Feb. 5, Anthony officers responded to the Love’s truck stop, 2000 Mt. Pass, in Anthony Texas in reference to a distraught male. Officers talked to the senior citizen who had been pleading

The Andress High School boys basketball team is ranked No. 1 in the state in the latest Texas Association of Basketball Coaches rankings. The rankings for 4A were released on Feb. 3. Andress, coached by Jim Forbes, has a record of 25 wins and 2 losses on the year. Andress closes out the regular season

2014 Signing Class Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown Time Signed Josh Gibbs DL 6-5 255 Madera, Calif. (Fresno City College) 10:35 a.m. Cassius Corley QB 6-1 185 Grants, N.M. (Grants HS) 10:35 a.m. Larry Rose RB 5-11 180 Fairfield, Texas (Fairfield HS) 10:30 a.m. Will Clement LB 6-3 195 Houston, Texas (Kinkaid HS) 10:05 a.m.

UTEP announced on Wednesday that 23 student-athletes signed national letters of intent to attend and play football at UTEP. “We are excited about our 2014 class,” head coach Sean Kugler said. “We have brought to UTEP 23 young men, who have excelled on the field and in the classroom. We have 20 high school athletes

El Paso Police confirm they are investigating an aggravated sexual assault of a child case at Moye Elementary School in Northeast El Paso. The male staff member being investigated for the alleged sexual assault has been removed from campus. A parent from Moye Elementary showed ABC-7 the letter she and other parents received from the

The City of El Paso Environmental Services Department (ESD) is looking to fill job openings for solid waste truck driver trainee. Perks for those selected for full time regular positions include: Tuesday through Friday work schedule Automated equipment to get the job done more easily A competitive total rewards package which includes City health benefits

The City of El Paso Dept. of Public Health’s latest statistics show the El Paso area saw a second spike of flu cases during the last week of January. No new flu-related deaths were recorded during that time. The total number of flu-related deaths in El Paso this flu season remains at 13. During that

Filing errors in the latest campaign finance reports for two of the candidates for El Paso County Judge give the impression they raised more money than they actually did in a specific time frame. “The law is very clear. We encourage candidates to read the rules carefully. Candidates were only supposed to report contributions from

Cocaine estimated to be worth $468,000 was found in a truck on Monday at an El Paso port of entry. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations officers and U.S. Border Patrol agents working at the El Paso port of entry seized the 14.65 pounds of cocaine that was hidden in the radiator

Polls will be open 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 27 consolidated voting precincts for the $65 million LCPS School Bond and Three-Mill Levy election. There are no voting convenience centers for this election – all voters must vote at their assigned precinct locations. If you are not sure where to vote, call

UTEP announced its 2014 football schedule on Monday and its home schedule will include Texas Tech and New Mexico State. Season tickets go on sale on Wednesday and can be purchased by calling (915) 747-6150. “We are excited about a very challenging schedule,” head coach Sean Kugler said. “We play five bowl teams from 2013

An alleged Barrio Azteca leader is on trial for the killing of a U.S. Consulate employee and an El Paso County corrections officer. Prosecutors accuse Arturo Gallegos-Castrellon of being a part of the March 13, 2010 ambush of Leslie Ann Enriquez and her husband, Arthur Redelfs. On Monday, prosecutors called on a U.S. Border Patrol

Comedian George Lopez is set to perform May 3 at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Feb. 7 at Ticketmaster locations and at www.ticketmaster.com. Cost of tickets is $37-$57, not including service charges. Lopez’s new TV series, “Saint George,” is set to premiere on FX in March.

The deadline has been missed. Now the County has decided to get a third party involved in order to finish work on the Sportspark. “The season is gone and lost,” El Paso County Judge Veronica Escobar said.”We had families who had been waiting and waiting for the completion of the Sportspark.” County commissioners on Monday

Emerging from his lair on Super Bowl Sunday, groundhog Punxsutawney Phil couldn’t predict the winner of the big game but his handlers said he was sure of his weather forecast: There will be six more weeks of winter. Pennsylvania’s famed groundhog was roused from slumber at 7:28 a.m. Sunday and, according to the Punxsutawney Groundhog

The Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley will offer free spay/neuter surgeries on Feb. 26 in honor of World Spay Day. The shelter will perform procedures on dogs and cats on a first-come, first-served basis. Only 50 appointments will be taken, beginning at 6 a.m. Anyone coming in for the free services must have

You may be surprised to hear there are marijuana stores scattered throughout New Mexico. Each one is regulated by the state to sell medical marijuana to licensed patients. When you think of Ruidoso, many people think of a small town tucked away in the forest. Others think of it as the source of medical relief

A group of Las Crucens is fighting to keep a new country music bar from coming to the city, but others say the city needs more nightlife. Timothy J. Wilson, an El Paso businessman, is trying to build a new bar and restaurant on a lot on Union Avenue. The proposed bar would be located

Catholics across southern New Mexico are in shock after hearing the news of Pope Benedict’s resignation. Las Cruces Bishop Ricardo Ramirez has known Pope Benedict for many years, even before he was appointed the pope. Ramirez said he thinks the pope made the right decision. “Here’s a man with great power, one of the world

A vehicle wrecked Saturday night near Geronimo and Paisano on the westbound lanes of Interstate 10. According to 911 operators, one person was killed. A spokesman with the El Paso Police Department has yet to confirm that information. The wreck occurred around 10:30 p.m. Those driving in the area were backed up for hours, the

One of New Mexico State University’s star basketball players is apologizing for punching a student during a party. Tyrone Watson was arrested Wednesday and charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, a third-degree felony. Watson has been suspended from the team indefinitely by Coach Marvin Menzies. Watson’s attorney, Joe Coronado, told ABC-7 witnesses are

02/08 Update: ABC-7 received a text message from District Attorney Mark D’Antonio’s spokeswoman saying the DA has changed his mind on not pressing criminal charges against the woman who caused a Highway 70 crash that killed a mother and son in October. The message read, “In light of recently revealed evidence, the district attorney’s office

The Texas Board of Education has approved a new high school curriculum that drops algebra II as a graduation requirement for most students. The academic overhaul grew out of a law passed overwhelmingly by the state Legislature last year. It also cut the number of standardized tests high schoolers must pass from 15 to five.