Month: June 2015

How important is border trade to El Paso and the surrounding area’s economy? And how could passage of the fast-track and Trans-Pacific Partnership impact the Borderland? Former El Paso mayor John Cook, who continues to work on cross-border trade issues in the area, helped shed light on the topic, as did southern New Mexico Republican

Editor’s Note: The following is from the website of the Office of the United States Trade Representative The Trans-Pacific Partnership Would Expand Market Access The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) offers tremendous opportunities for U.S. exporters. TPP members comprise a population of roughly 800 million and these dynamic economies generate nearly 40 percent of global GDP. The

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a man allegedly involved in a shooting in Anthony, New Mexico. Sheriff’s officials received information about the shooting in Anthony, New Mexico at 2:21 p.m. and at 2:28 p.m. Sheriff’s Office patrol units spotted a vehicle meeting the description of the possible suspect vehicle

Hank Hernandez, CEO at Las Palmas Medical Center for the past 20 years, has taken a job as CEO and Market COO of Sierra Providence Health Network’s new teaching hospital. Las Palmas Del Sol officials announced Tuesday that Hank Hernandez has submitted his resignation as chief executive officer, effective immediately. C. David Huffstutler, Las Palmas

New Mexico State Police say a boy has died and eight others, including six children, were injured in a rollover crash in Eddy County. Sgt. Elizabeth Armijo says 31-year-old Angela Sotelo, of Hobbs, was driving late Friday south of Carlsbad on US 62/180 when a tire blew, causing the vehicle to lose control and roll

Highlights: -Blanca strengthened into a hurricane Tuesday and is expected to rapidly strengthen to a major hurricane (Category 3 or stronger) by Wednesday.-Blanca is the earliest formation of the second hurricane in the eastern Pacific basin since reliable records began in 1971.-Hurricane Blanca is located about 400 miles off the coast of the Mexican Riviera.-Blanca

(CNN) FIFA President Sepp Blatter will step down as head of world soccer’s governing body but only after the organization’s executive committee organizes a fresh vote “for the election of my successor,” he said Tuesday. Blatter did not say when the election would be held but said it should before the next World Congress in

As the sun begins to set on the 84 th Texas Legislature, promises to enact tough immigration legislation remain unfulfilled. State Sen. Donna Campbell says she’s not giving up just because the last gavel is about to drop. Campbell, a New Braunfels Republican, tried unsuccessfully to pass Senate Bill 1819, which would have eliminated a

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s first biennial legislative session is over. If you didn’t follow along the last 140 days, this is what you missed: 1. YOU’LL VOTE ON GIVING YOURSELF A MODEST TAX BREAK But only if you’re a homeowner. And the average of roughly $120 a year you’ll save on property taxes if voters

Drought has eased its grip on New Mexico, but a top water official tells lawmakers the arid state still will be faced with proposals to transfer water from where it’s located to those areas that need it most. State Engineer Tom Blaine testified Monday before a legislative committee focused on water and natural resources. Blaine

County officials are concerned the County Hospital District’s bond rating could be downgraded once again due to the El Paso Children’s Hospital’s bankruptcy case. The County Hospital District controls University Medical Center. ABC-7 confirmed credit agency Standard and Poor put the hospital district on a negative rating watch on May 21st because of the uncertainty

been released… the second game of the year at texas tech will be on fox sports … fox will air the southern miss game on halloween… a week later, cbs sports will have the home game against rice… fox has the next three miners games after that… at old dominion… home to la tech and

El Paso passed a ‘dark skies’ ordinance a decade ago meant to keep the glow of outdoor lights out of the sky at night. Developers and outdoor advertisers had until May to come into compliance with the dark skies ordinance. Reported to have health and safety benefits, the ordinance meant to put a dimmer on

just 25 years old… he’s not all that much older than some of his seniors… which might make it easier for him to reach them… he relate more… so the fact that he’s young doesn’t mean he isn’t qualified… there’s his team getting ready for it’s spring football game he’s coached at eastwood before as

ugly early… chihuahuas already down 3-zip… matt shoe-zer… a 3 run shot and it never got any better… chihuahuas got crushed at home… 14-4… they’ve lost 6 of their last 8.. i hope your night is going better than the chihuahuas

Several Dona Ana county employees are arrested for their involvement in an alleged check cashing scheme. The alleged ringleader, Maria Ceniceros worked as a document technician at the County Clerk’s Office. Investigators said she, her husband, daughter, three co workers and another man were all involved. ABC-7 cameras were rolling as authorities entered and searched

NEW YORK (AP) — Enrique Iglesias is undergoing reconstructive hand surgery in Los Angeles after his fingers were sliced during a recent concert. His representative said in a statement to The Associated Press that surgery on the 40-year-old singer will be completed Monday. Iglesias sliced some of his fingers when he grabbed a drone during

The El Paso Chihuahuas set a new franchise record over the weekend with their seventh and eighth consecutive sellout games! The streak dates back to Monday, May 11th and spans three homestands.“What an awesome show of support from our city,” said Chihuahuas General Manager Brad Taylor. “We are proud to be their team and look

(Health.com)It doesn’t take much to become dehydrated. Lose just 1.5% of the water in your body (the human body is usually about 60% H2O), and you’ve reached the tipping point of mild dehydration. It can be brought on by many things — and it can do much more to your body than just make you

(CNN)This year’s Atlantic hurricane season probably will have fewer storms than normal for the third year running — thanks in part to El Nio, forecasters say. The Atlantic season, which started Monday, probably will produce six to 11 named storms, forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center said last week. Three

(CNN)She has finally made her debut. Vanity Fair tweeted its latest cover Monday, starring the former Bruce Jenner, now called Caitlyn.Famed photographer Annie Leibovitz shot the first images of Jenner in her Malibu home for the upcoming issue. The photos accompany an article written by “Friday Night Lights” author Buzz Bissinger. According to the website,

A person is in the hospital after nearly being killed in an electric shock. The incident happened just after 7:30 a.m. Monday morning at an industrial warehouse on the 1100 block of Burgundy in El Paso’s Lower Valley. Emergency crews confirm the person was taken to Del Sol Medical Center in stable condition.