Month: December 2014

The Las Cruces Fire Department is rescinding fire restrictions imposed on June 6 because of rain in recent weeks. The most recent drought index released by the National Weather Service shows marked improvement and indicates that the city of Las Cruces is no longer experiencing severe or extreme drought conditions. The Las Cruces Fire Department

A man and a woman were arrested Monday night after allegedly assaulting their ex’s who are seeing each other.. El Paso Police say it happened at 11:06 p.m. At 7670 Gateway East when a 31-year-old man was stabbed. He was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Jose Manuel Hernandez, 31, was arrested and charged with

Below is a statement New Mexico State University President Garrey Carruthers regarding the new medical school that will be on the NMSU campus: Today, I am delighted to announce a partnership between New Mexico State University, NMSU’s Arrowhead Center and the newly formed Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine to create the state’s newest medical school

An Officer-involved Task Force is still investigating Saturday’s shooting of Davalous Brown in Las Cruces. Brown, 21, was wanted on a warrant for allegedly beating and holding a woman against her will Friday night. Brown was arrested Saturday afternoon after he allegedly fought with and took a Taser from a Dona Ana County Sheriff’s deputy.

July 15, 2014 Update: El Paso Police have identified the man killed in a hit-and-run collision as 19-year old Joe Anthony Hernandez. Police continue to ask for the public’s help to solve a fatal hit and run collision. Investigators are asking anyone with any information to contact police at 915.832.4400 or CrimeStoppers at 915.566-TIPS (8477).

Heavy metal legends Judas Priest to perform at the Don Haskins Center on Nov. 8. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, July 18 at the University Ticket Center, Ticketmaster outlets, and online at www.ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices are $42.50, $52.50 and $62.50 plus applicable service charges. Judas Priest released their 17 th album, “Redeemer

The El Paso Chihuahuas have set the single-season attendance record for Minor League Baseball with half a season under their belt. Including July 13’s game, 334,978 people have attended a home Chihuahuas game at Southwest University Park. This surpasses the previous record of 329,233 for a full season set by the El Paso Diablos at

Doa Ana County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 35-year-old man for negligent child abuse after three toddlers were seen wandering around a Mesilla Park neighborhood for several hours, unattended, according to sheriff’s officials. Just before 11 a.m. Wednesday, a neighbor in the 4800 block of South Main Street called 911 and reported seeing a 2-year-old girl

U.S. Army officials with the 1st Armored Division are telling the public that there will be military exercises north of Loop 375. “Please be advised that 1st Armored Division will be condcuting extensive field maneuver exercises in the Fort Bliss training areas north of Highway 375,” 1st Armored Division said in a Facebook post late

El Paso Deputy City Manager Jane Shang tells a little bit why she’s been put on administrative leave. Shang visited Des Moines, Iowa this week where she is one of four candidates for the city’s vacant city manager position. The Des Moines Register asked why Shang took a 10-month paid administrative leave option in El

The City of El Paso will hold budget hearings for the Fiscal Year 2015 budget starting Monday, July 21 in the Main Conference Room (2nd floor) of City Hall, 300 N. Campbell. View the FY 2015 proposed budget at http://bit.ly/TYpCy2 The dates and times are as follows: DATES TIMESMONDAY, JULY 21, 2014 8:00 A.M.TUESDAY, JULY

The bulk of the German Air Force has left Fort Bliss, but El Pasoans will still get a chance to enjoy Oktoberfest – two of them in fact. The El Paso Sports Commission announced Thursday it will host what it calls the authentic El Paso Oktoberfest. It will take place Sept. 12-14 at the El

A new study published by a group at the University of Texas at El Paso directly addresses unaccompanied migrant children coming to the United States from Central America. “I feel like I’m still contributing. It feels like I’m still a part of it and in an essence, able to help,” retired U.S. Border Patrol agent

PBS’ Frontline had an extensive report on the U.S. policy toward immigration and border security with Mexico. Look at a timeline of it at http://to.pbs.org/TTLKJNA

Marco Alferez, the former Irvin High School dance teacher who pleaded guilty to making and sharing child pornography, was not able to have his sentence thrown out. Alferez’s request was dismissed in federal court with prejudice.. Alferez says he got bad advice from attorneys and the feds never gave him a copy of the search

After conducting a demographics study, the Ysleta Independent School District board will have to decide if the district should consolidate half-empty schools.The Templeton Demographics firm found YISD’s shrinking population will stabilize by 2023, leaving it with about 43,578 students. It was also revealed that 7 out of 22 elementary schools are operating below 50-percent capacity.

Wet ‘n’ Wild Waterworld released the following statement with respect to the City’s RFP for a Water/Aquatic Adventure Park: In October of 2012, our company, Volcanic Gardens Management d/b/a Wet ‘N’ Wild Waterworld, signed personal loan guarantees for the purchase of an additional 26 acres of land next to our existing park with the intention

The City of El Paso is requesting proposals to develop a Northeast water/aquatic adventure park on 38.9 acres of land near Cohen Stadium in Northeast El Paso. The proposals are due on Sept. 2, 2014. In the request, the City of El Paso would like a 10 to 30 year operating/lease agreement with possible extension

Snow machines have been running in Eskimo Huts across Texas since 1996. The one at 10280 Montana Avenue in east El Paso has been serving frozen daiquiris, mixed drinks, draft beer and non-alcoholic choices to go since November 2013. “Now that we’re in the summer months, business is going very well,” general manager Jason Dozier

The Minnesota Twins say Target Field is the first major league ball park to serve beer from a vending machine. The self-serve beer station debuted Sunday during the game against the New York Yankees. A second station is expected to be added in time for the All-Star Game next week. To buy a brew from

The Movies in the Canyon lineup has been announced and includes films being shown in July this year. Movies will begin at dusk at approximately 8:30 p.m. at McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre. Films are free with the series sponsored by Rudolph. Outside food and beverages are not allowed. Popcorn, soft drinks, and other movie snacks will

Cody Decker, 27, may be the best known minor league player in baseball that nobody really knows much about. With his 19,000 plus followers on Twitter and the auteur behind two very funny short-films, the first on former Padres‘ special assistant, and now Detroit Tigers’ manager, Brad Ausmus, and the more recent one this spring

Click on links for information on season 2 of “The Bridge,” the FX crime drama that is based in El Paso and Juarez. Diane Kruger promises ‘The Bridge’ season 2 will be even darker Diane Kruger Talks Raw Sex Scenes and Complicated Characters on ‘The Bridge’ Interview: ‘The Bridge’ Stars Diane Kruger and Demian Bichir

Two men were killed by a train Saturday morning in the Lower Valley. El Paso fire dispatch tells ABC 7 the men were hit at a railroad crossing near the intersection ofRoseway and Leonardo. Initial information given to ABC-7 said the victims may have been walking along the tracks when they were struck, because no

El Paso Police’s Crimes Against Persons unit identified the two people found dead inside a residence in the 2005 block of Thorn on June 19, 2014. They have been identified as 82-year-old Maria Nava and 60-year-old Carlos Nava, who are mother and son. Police say there are no signs of foul plan and CAP is

Because of the storm that moved through the borderland, Tuesday’s Chihuahuas game was rescheduled for Wednesday. Wednesday ticketholders now will have the chance to see two games on Wednesday night. If you had tickets for Tuesday’s postponed game, contact the Chihuahuas box office. Read all the details here:http://atmilb.com/1mkdTXf

“Where in the world is Jane Shang?” That’s what El Paso city Rep. Lily Limon is wondering. Shang, a deputy city manager since 2008 and a recent finalist for the city manager’s job, has been placed on administrative leave with pay until Jan. 1. Her annual salary is $175,000. Shang’s last public appearance was at

El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies on June 26, 2014 arrested a man wanted for three outstanding felony warrants. Due to the nature of the warrants, the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force was called in to assist. They all converged at a residence in the 4900 block of Aiken in Northeast El Paso. Eventually,

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a head on crash near Horizon Friday night. It happened around 10:40 last night on the intersection of Darrington and Temperance. Deputies say a pick-up truck and a car were involved in the crash.All passengers of the car were taken to an area hospital.Deputies say three of

A 22-year-old El Paso man was killed early Friday morning in a single vehicle collision. El Paso Police say that Aaron Michael Escamilla, of the 5600 block of Duchess, was driving a 1995 Chevrolet Blazer eastbound on Fairbanks at 4:40 a.m. when he lost control of the vehicle and struck a utility pole. Escamilla died