Month: July 2015

Shortly after ABC-7 aired a special report about the struggle convicts face in finding a job after serving time in jail or prison, numerous former inmates reached out, sharing their own difficulties getting back into the workforce. One man told ABC-7 he’s trying his best to help others and himself through his business, Clean Guys

Ants and their pal Ant-Man may be getting all the attention thanks to Ant-Man’s film currently in theaters. But there’s more to bugs than just ants. This weekend children and adults can learn all about bugs through interactive programs – and even eat some – during Bug Fest. The Zoo will feature live bugs from

An arrest warrant has been issued for a man Las Cruces Police suspect of passing fake traveler’s checks in exchange for merchandise at local retailers. Raymond L. Adkins, who has addresses in San Antonio, Texas, and Lynwood, Calif., is charged with 10 counts of forgery. A nationwide warrant for Adkins’ arrest was issued by a

The CEO of the Paso Del Norte Health Foundation is retiring. Myrna Deckert, who has led the organization for the past eight years, announced her decision on Friday. The board of directors will begin an immediate search for her replacement, but Deckert will continue in her role until a decision is made. “My husband and

Las Cruces Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 28-year-old woman and her two young children who are reported missing and could be in danger. Renee Nicholas was last seen by friends at around 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, at her residence near the 800 block of Walnut Street in Las Cruces.

“”a whole group of peopl teenagers mainly, running out telling people to run for their life. then we saw a woman with blood on her leg. i just grabbed my child and we just all ran.” a theater in louisiana was packed with families as a gunman stood up and began shooting thursday night. we

A new report found that one in five teens are using the morning-after pill. It’s a major spike from a decade ago — when only one in 12 teens were using it, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although Department of Public Health officials say it’s a significant

After a woman was assaulted in Horizon City Monday night, residents are concerned their streets don’t have the proper lighting to keep them safe. “When I go out with my children to walk, it’s the first concern you think of as a parent, that it’s very dark,” said Horizon City resident Jose Martinez. The assault

Voters in the Clint Independent School District approved an $80 million bond back in May. On Thursday trustees signed off on projects that bond money will be used for. Logistically it’s the largest district in the region and officials say the money is not only needed now but for the future of the district. When

is known as the world’s premiere test to find the fittest athletes on earth– the reebok crossfit games. and one of the top 40 women to make the cut is right here from the borderland. abc 7’s luke lyddon has her story. nats: “margaux alvarez, this is her event right now, this is where she

as he toured the border in laredo. he planned to tour their facilities but they backed out after consulting with the border patrol’s national union. angela kocherga is in laredo — she has our complete coverage: ..supporters.

offenders living and working in el paso county. some are in prison, some live in their own homes, and some are in monitored and controlled halfway houses. but there’s a category of particularly violent sex offenders the state has been scrambling to figure out what to do with — after the company providing the halfway-house

Police responding to a shots fired call early Thursday morning found a woman dead inside a home on the 1000 block of Dexter Lane. According to police officials, officers found Erica Castillo, 28, dead from a gunshot wound. An investigation led to the arrest of Lydia Mendez, 27, who police charged with an open count

A man who says he was threatened by his neighbor in Northeast El Paso Tuesday night gives a first-hand account of what happened that night. Daniel Sandoval, 53, allegedly threatened his neighbor, Victor Flores, before Sandoval barricaded himself in his house and then allegedly leading police on a car chase after driving through them. “He

that will come up faster than you think … two players from americas are getting love from division 1 schools before the season begins… utep has offered a scholarship to ath eric foster as a defensive back… foster is going to play quarterback this season… he was a receiver last year… and he had a

The New Mexico State Police chief said Thursday he would personally pay for a return ticket for a fugitive living in Cuba who is wanted in the killing of a state police officer and who fled during a plane hijacking. Chief Pete Kassetas said his agency is working with the FBI on the possible return

ABC-7 has learned police charged Joel Garcia, the man accused of driving drunk Christmas Eve and killing three people, with cocaine possession the night of the crash. It appeared to come as a surprise to many in the courtroom, when Judge Gonzalo Garcia indicated that in addition to three counts of manslaughter, the 24-year-old Garcia

garcia case. he’s the man accused of driving drunk christmas eve and crashing into another car, killing two brothers and a girlfriend. in court today, prosecutors revealing where garcia had cocaine on him the night of the crash. abc- seven’s darren hunt… … continues our complete coverage.. rick and estela, it appeared to come as

of what a neighbor… … says led up to that swat standoff in far northeast el paso tuesday night. we spoke with the man police say 53-year- old daniel sandoval threatened before allegedly getting past police surrounding his house! abc-seven’s bob harp is live with the new information… estela… abc-seven also just confirming daniel sandoval

children are thought to be in danger. 28-year-old renee nicholas … 4-year-old ebony and 9-year-old angel were last seen exactly 24 hours ago near their home in las cruces. tonight, abc-seven with details on text messages from renee’s cell phone that give her family reason to worry. hello everyone, i’m estela casas. and i’m rick

Maria Garcia sits down with the vice president of donor relations for the El Paso Community Foundation, Kathrin Berg.

Margaux Alvarez, 30, is taking part in the Reebok Crossfit Games for a third straight year. Alvarez placed second at the Crossfit Regionals out of the entire south central region easily making the cut for the national competition. Alvarez said she is ready for this year’s competition and has trained harder than ever before. “‘Focus,

The Dona Ana County crisis triage center is getting closer to opening its doors . The center was built three years ago and cost taxpayers $2 million. The idea for the center was developed 10 years ago and it is designed to help those with mental health problems. But today , there’s nothing but empty

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers made five drug busts Wednesday at an El Paso port of entry. The officers seized 5.45 pounds of heroin in one case, 14.65 pounds of methamphetamine in a pair of seizures, and 198 pounds of marijuana in two additional enforcement actions. The estimated street value of the seized contraband

There are more than a thousand registered sex offenders living and working in El Paso County. Some are in prison, some live in their own homes, and some are in monitored and controlled halfway houses. But there’s a category of particularly violent sex offenders that the state has been scrambling to figure out what to

last two thre round i was finally getting my distance, … by the it was too late.!” the boxing world has its eyes on the don haskins center, where dozens bouts are taking place. that was chris “th nightmare” arreola after hi fight ended in a draw this afternoon. just the beginning of a full

four families were evacuated from their homes early this morning as a fire breaks out in their apartment complex. we have the latest from our round the clock news coverage. / “”isil is not your parents’ quada. it’s a very different model. and by virtue of that model, it’s currently the threat that we are

Several residents were evacuated from their apartments by fire crews early Thursday morning. It happened at the La Estancia apartment complex, at 7900 Viscount. The El Paso Fire Department was called out to the fire at around 2 am. It took nearly two hours to combat the flames. Four apartment units were affected. The fire

Rio Grande Cancer Foundation Spectrum Fitness: https://www.facebook.com/spectrumfitness915 Cancer Support Group, Children’s Hospital First Floor, noon to 1 p.m. Thursday July 30. Information: 915-521-7599. Sierra Medical Center Support Group, Sierra Medical Center Basement Classroom A, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday August 11. Information: 915-203-6889

why is so important that anyone going through chemotherapy or radiation treatments – keep their body in motion. i’d like to tell you about a new program in el paso to help patients heal their heart, their mind and their body. it’s tonight’s special report: whether it’s a squat to strengthen the legs and glutes…