Month: July 2015

An inspection of University Medical Center could pose a threat to the hospital’s accreditation. ABC-7 has obtained a copy of an inspection report by a Joint Commission Resource Consultant who visited the hospital May 12th through 14th. The Joint Commission accredits and certifies more than 20,500 health care organizations and programs in the United States.

new video this morning of the moments before “el chapo” guzm escapes from his prison cell–prison authorities unaware his pacing was unusual seconds before he gave them the slip. also- a deal has been made but what’s expected in the months ahead for the nuclear accord between the united states and iran?/ “to be able

HOUSTON, Texas – NM State football offensive lineman Isaiah Folasa-Lutui has been selected to the 2015 Rotary Lombardi Award Watch List as announced by the committee onTuesday. The Rotary Lombardi Award is limited to linemen who set up no farther than 10 yards to the left or right of the ball, or linebackers who set

jones on the maxwell award watchlist for the best player in college football… he’s also making his mark off the field… he’s been announced as a nominee for the allstate american football coaches association’s good works team… the award recognizes players who make a positive impact on their communities… jones has done a lot of

City Council received recommendations on Tuesday from an ad hoc committee on several potential changes to the city charter, including raising the salaries of the mayor and council by $10,000 and shifting city elections back to May. The five member ad hoc charter advisory committee, led by chairman and former mayor Joe Wardy, held a

Discovered in 1930, Pluto is the farthest planet in our solar system and has never been explored by our spacecrafts.The New Horizons spacecraft left earth in 2006.Now that it has passed the planet, it is sending back better images. Instruments on-board New Horizons confirmed Pluto’s north pole bears an icy cap. Corey Stone,the manager of

breaking news in high school football… the andress eagles have hired former utep assistant jeff woodruff as it’s new head coach… the district made the announcement today… andress had been looking for a while… the eagles are coming off a strong season… they went 10-3 last year… woodruff was the head coach at eastern michigan

On a summer day when she could be just about anywhere else, 15-year-old Brooke Swartz stands next to her mom in cheeky Bart Simpson Converse high-tops, facing a judge. In one hand, Swartz holds a sheaf of paper, including proof that she attended school and a book report on To Kill A Mockingbird. In her

Despite recently declaring bankruptcy, El Paso Children’s Hospital officials claimed they’re treating a record number of patients in the emergency room. But ABC-7 uncovered that the numbers don’t match reality. One of the goals to ensure the long-term viability of the El Paso Children’s Hospital: Get more patients. A rosy news release sent in June

University Medical Center has implemented an aggressive, swift plan to keep its accreditation after the Joint Commission, or JHACO, which accredits hospitals, last week found major problems at the County Hospital. UMC CEO Jim Valenti in a letter to stakeholders on Sunday said many departments and individuals had been commended and recognized by the Joint

Federal bankruptcy Judge H. Christopher Mott has set a trial of Oct. 22-23 for the El Paso Children’s Hosptial bankruptcy case. The trial will include individual claims from both sides of the Children’s and University Medical Center (UMC) adversarial filings. Earlier Tuesday morning, attorneys for Children’s argued in favor of a motion for a sped-up

The El Paso Community Foundation’s Plaza Classic Film Festival continues its tradition of bringing in some of Hollywood’s classic stars with appearances by actresses Cindy Williams and Louise Fletcher at this year’s festival. ‘Laverne & Shirley’ star Cindy Williams will appear with George Lucas’ 1973 film ‘American Graffiti’ at 7 p.m. Friday, August 14 in

A 24-year-old has been arrested in Bexar County in connection with a West El Paso home invasion on July 7. Gerald Dunn was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Bexar County on a warrant obtained by El Paso Police. Dunn was booked into the Bexar County Detention facility as a wanted subject and is

Read below to learn more about the life of Clyde Tombaugh, the man who discovered Pluto. Clyde William Tombaugh was born in Streator, Illinois on February 4, 1906. He grew up on the family farm there until 1922 when the Tombaughs moved to a farm northwest of Burdett, Kansas. Clyde developed an early love of

Clyde Tombaugh is finally getting to visit the speck of light he spotted at the edge of the solar system in 1930. New Horizons has been carrying science instruments on its 3 billion mile, nine-and-a-half year journey to Pluto, and an ounce of the astronomer’s ashes have also been along for the ride. The aluminum

In Las Cruces all homeless veterans now have a place to call home or are in the process of getting a place to live. Mayor Ken Miyagishima said Monday in a news conference that Las Cruces is the first city in New Mexico to end veteran homelessness. The efforts started last year after first lady

because america negotiated in a position of strength and priniciplem, we have stopped the spread of nuclear weapons in this region” breaking news from vienna this morning: a landmark deal has been reached to limit iran’s nuclear program. we have the latest also–las cruces setting an example for the rest of new mexico becoming the

July 10th will be remembered for a long time. The Friday after the 4th of July slammed El Paso with severe weather and flooding. Our ABC-7 weather team issued a First Alert for a good portion of the week due to the potential of seeing severe weather Tuesday through Friday – we certainly experienced that!

league… the warriors taking on the kings… utep’s julian washburn is on the warriors roster… fellow miner julyan stone plays for the kings as does new mexico state’s sim bhullar… let’s go to vegas… stone did not score in this game but he did distribute here’s stone with the ball… does a good job of

derby… decker had a donut in round 1… that’s right… didn’t hit a single one… he got going in the second round however… he popped off 6… that’s a solid round but not enough to give him a chance to win it … afterward… he offered an explanation … it was all the pitchers fault…

The rains are long gone but the mess remains for one West El Paso neighborhood. Swede Johnsen street off Helen of Troy is not only filled with dust and debris, a chunk of the street was swept away. “She said it was like a hurricane,” said resident Mike Misic. A thirsty West El Paso got

Award-winning Mexican singer, Joan Sebastian, has lost his battle to cancer, according to several online reports. Julin Figueroa, Sebastian’s son, and Maribel Guardia, the singer’s ex-wife, confirmed the news, according to the Latin Times. Sebastian died at his home in Juliantla, Guerrero, Mexico. He was battling a form of bone cancer he was first diagnosed

A judge in Dona Ana County has sentenced Leonard Calvillo to 16 years in prison for his role in a home invasion last year. Calvillo was convicted recently of: Aggravated Burglary (Commits Battery) Attempt to Commit a Felony, to wit: Aggravated Battery (Deadly Weapon) Criminal Damage to Property (Under $1000) Abuse of a Child (Does

A New Mexico man is among the dozens of non-violent drug offenders who had their sentences commuted by President Barack Obama. John M. Wyatt of Las Cruces was convicted in federal court in Illinois on a charge of possession with intent to distribute marijuana. He was sentenced in August 2004 to nearly 22 years in

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Several streets were flooded in West El Paso Friday night after about 1.5 inches of rain fell in the region. The neighborhood around Bear Ridge and Redd Rd. was awash with dirt and rocks after the rains. Residents on the 690 block of Swede Johnsen Dr. had part of their street torn up Saturday morning

Friday evening’s storms had some people running for cover. Roads were flooded and the swift waters caused some damage. In the Northeast people were seeking cover from the heavy rains and hail. One truck ended up stuck in a canal after strong currents swept it away. The driver managed to make it out safely. By

After four months, the United States Bowling Congress Open Championship wrapped up at the El Paso Convention Center.

In a scheme befitting a caper movie, Mexico’s most powerful drug lord, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, escaped from a maximum security prison through a 1.5-kilometer (1 mile) tunnel from a small opening in the shower area of his cell, the country’s top security official announced Sunday. The elaborate underground escape route built allegedly without the

Universal’s “Minions” overran the box office on the weekend as audiences in the U.S. and Canada shelled out an estimated $115.2 million to see the evil-master-serving horde frolic on the big screen. It was an easy win for the sidekicks who took the spotlight after playing supporting roles in two previous “Despicable Me” movies. The