Month: December 2014

It was only a matter of time. First, social media spoke out on the brawl that occurred at a tailgate Sept. 6, 2014 before UTEP’s game against Texas Tech. Then folks began creating memes out of a UTEP fan with silver hair and a classic fighting stance. In one meme he is standing over the

This year there are two Oktoberfest events happening in El Paso. The Authentic Oktoberfest at the El Paso County Coliseum will be Sept. 12-14, and the Fort Bliss Morale, Welfare and Recreation Oktoberfest will be at Biggs Park Sept. 19-21. “We think El Paso can handle two Oktoberfests,” MWR spokeswoman Michele Wiernicki said. “We’re looking

The countdown for the Battle of I-10 this weekend. Both New Mexico State and UTEP are looking good this season. UTEP almost got past Texas Tech last weekend and NMSU went on the road to beat Georgia State. UTEP and NMSU will battle it out in the Sun Bowl at 6 p.m. this Saturady. Tickets

Five homeless people arrested in connection with the burned body found in a Downtown building last week. They are: 34-year old Jesus Barraza, El Paso, charged with murder. 22-year old Jerry Lynn McGavitt, El Paso, charged with murder. 19-year old Thomas McNair, El Paso, charged with murder. 28-year old Marcus Adkins, El Paso, charged with

After months of being fixed up, Cohen Stadium is ready for its first big event. The Kicker Monster Truck Nationals’ Summer Series will take place at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 and 20 at Cohen Stadium. Managed by SMG, El Paso Live has been temporarily responsible for overseeing the City-owned facility since mid-April. “Our physical plant

Fort Bliss officials are pushing for a safer El Paso. The Fort Bliss Safety Office is offering personal weapons safety training for soldiers and Borderland residents. Experts from several law enforcement agencies will be available to present proper at-home weapons safety. Other organizations from the post are also there to talk about maintaining an overall

An initial report from the National Transportation Safety Board says the wrong aircraft fuel was pumped into the doomed medical transport plane headed from Las cruces to Phoenix on Aug. 27. Nearly two weeks ago, 29-year-old Elite Medical Transport pilot Freddy Martinez asked a Southwest Aviation service line technician to add 40 gallons of fuel

The swaths of red, San Francisco 49ers red, spread and leached through the stands at AT&T Stadium. It didn’t just speak to the traveling might and national appeal of the Niners. It also said plenty about the willingness of Dallas Cowboys fans to unload their tickets, or never bother to buy them, for the opener

The cuts of a dismembered cat were fairly precise which indicates it could be an animal cruelty incident, according to the Animal Services veterinarian who examined the cat’s remains. The beheaded cat was found Sunday morning in the Manhattan Heights neighborhood in Central El Paso, near the corner of Piedras and Louisville. Residents told ABC-7

A Fort Bliss spokesman says the enhanced security measures going into effect Monday, Sept. 8, are to protect both soldiers and civilians. Cassidy gate is one of seven that civilians can use to enter post. The other six include: Buffalo Soldier gate, Chaffee gate, Biggs Main (formerly known as Sergeant Major) gate, Old Ironsides (formerly

The shirt a Navy SEAL wore in the raid that killed Osama bin Laden and a special coin given to a CIA officer who played a key role in finding him are being displayed at the Sept. 11 museum, adding potent symbols of the terrorist attacks’ aftermath days before their anniversary. The items are going

Otero County’s Fire Fighters Association will hold their annual September 11th Memorial Ceremony on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at the New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm. It will be led by a parade of fire engines. It’s expected to begin at the Otero County

Abandoning his pledge to act by the end of summer, President Barack Obama has decided to delay any executive action on immigration until after the November congressional elections, White House officials said. The move instantly infuriated immigration advocates while offering relief to some vulnerable Democrats in tough Senate re-election contests. Two White House officials said

About four thousand customers were without power overnight in Las Cruces. El Paso Electric confirmed that the outage happened at about 3:13 a.m. The outage was related to the inclement weather. A tree limb fell on a power line, which caused the outage. The area where it originated was marked near the Interstate 10 and

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the flash flood watch early Friday morning. Areas under the threat for flooding include: New Mexico Dona Ana County Otero County Mesilla valley Portions of the bootheel Upper Gila river valley Texas El Paso County Hudspeth County Hueco Mountains Portions of the Rio Grande valley The NWS says that

Following the incident, the district has implemented a new lightning policy as a response to the terrifying incident. Hunter Keffer, two of his teammates and their coach were seriously injured when they were struck by lightning in August. Keffer was recently released from the hospital and was able to return to school Tuesday. In light

Earlier this year, the Food and Drug Administration proposed changes to food and nutrition labels. The FDA said it wants to give a better understanding of nutrition science, update serving sizes and give the Nutrition Facts label a new design. The changes could change how folic acid, a type of vitamin B, is labeled. The

When a concert as big as One Direction is coming to town it’s never too early to prepare for it. Forty-four thousand tickets have already been issued for the Sept. 19 concert at UTEP’s Sun Bowl Stadium. UTEP has released its fan guide for the concert and it includes information about where attendees are advised

Wendy Davis has accepted an invitation to debate Greg Abbott Sept. 30 on KERA-TV. The gubernatorial debate will be televised and streamed statewide. “After a conversation with KERAthis morning, we have agreed to a debate format that should give Greg Abbott the confidence he needs after his multiple losses in the courtroom over the past

An online petition signed by more than 1,000 people indicates residents don’t want another Wal-Mart, McDonald’s or dollar store in northeast El Paso. Construction has already begun on a new northeast El Paso development called North Hills Crossing. While most people welcome the growth, some are disappointed about the retail options planned. “I’d really like

The El Paso Chihuahuas announced Wednesday morning that the team and the San Diego Padres are extending their player development contract through 2016.The player development contract is the contract a minor league team has with a major league team that gives it its affiliation. “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with the Padres,” said

Las Cruces Police have released the name of the 84-year-old killed in traffic collision last week. Police have identified her as Cuca Gilliland of Las Cruces. Police say that at around 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 28, Gilliland was driving a 1996 Toyota Avalon when she was leaving the Arroyo Plaza parking lot at 2001 E.

Across the borderland, parents can rest happy their kids will be well fed, for free. There’s comfort food like burritos, pop tarts, and breakfast sandwiches. Everything is USDA-approved and healthy choices like cereal and fruits and veggies are offered. Now all students, from elementary to high school, within Socorro’s district will get to eat a

The city passed a nonresidential water rate increase as part of its 2015 budget. That rate hike is moving forward, but El Paso Water Utilities has proposed a counter offer. The rate increase would hike fees about $16 a month for schools, churches and businesses of any size for water service. But EPWU and the

UTEP and Army will have a home-and-home series starting in 2016. UTEP will host Army in Sept. 2016 and then the Miners will go to West Point in 2017, according to a Yahoo! Sports report. UTEP Athletics Director Bob Stull broke the news during Tuesday’s practice, according to the report. The Miners also will be

Mattel’s first Mexico Barbie, part of the Dolls of the World collection, last year didn’t go over so well. The company was criticized for what people saw as a stereotypical portrayal of Mexican women with the doll dressed in a brightly colored dress and witha Chihuahua under her arm. Mattel will release mariachi Barbie this

A 9-year-old girl who accidentally killed an instructor with an Uzi at an Arizona shooting range said immediately after the shooting that she felt the gun was too much for her and had hurt her shoulder, according to police reports released Tuesday. Her family members were focused on the girl because they thought she was

Miner Football Fan Policies Parking Only one vehicle per space and only one space per vehicle. Spaces are available on a first come, first served basis. Tailgating should take place 4 feet in front of or behind your vehicle. No tailgating allowed in the parking garage. Tailgating Tailgating is permitted on outer campus lots beginning

Two teens went flying towards the ground Sunday night off the “Sidewinder” at St. Anthony’s Bazaar, but are expected to be okay. The bazaar was a little quiter than usual on the last of a 3-day fundraiser. “I’ve always been skeptical of carnival rides. I don’t get on them myself. My kids do like them

Aaron Jones ran for a career-best 237 yards and three touchdowns to lead UTEP to a 31-24 victory over New Mexico in Saturday’s season opener for both teams. Jones scored his final touchdown with 2:18 remaining to break a 24-all tie after Lobos’ punt returner Dameon Gamblin muffed a punt at the 6-yard line. The