Month: July 2016

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPCSO) is investigating how two men were hurt out at Red Sands on the 4th of July. According to EPCSO, they responded to Red Sands in Montana Vista after someone called 911. A preliminary investigation determined that two men were hit by a pickup truck. Both of them were

Local dentists in El Paso are suggesting parents not take a break this summer from dental health. In an effort to keep children’s smiles healthy and bright, dentists from the El Paso Kool smiles offices are sharing their dental health tips for families: 1. Plan Healthy Breakfasts. Schedules ease up in the summer with kids

A Fort Bliss soldier has pleaded guilty in taking part in a gun smuggling scheme.Audi Sumilat, 36, accepted a plea deal on Tuesday, July 5. According to court documents obtained by the ABC-7 I-Team, Sumilat would buy guns in El Paso with the intention of sending them to Indonesia. Sumilat was assigned to Ft. Bliss

another deadly police-involved shooting is caught on camera overnight–after the woman in the car takes to social media right after it happens. / “”we’re tired of being murdere we’re tired of our blood dripping in the streets.” plus—a memorial turned to protests overnight as residents in louisiana demand action after that deadly police involved-shooting, we

EL PASO, Texas – Southwest University Park was host to a friendly between FC Jurez and Club Len Wednesday night. It was merely a preseason exhibition match, but it presented a chance for FC Jurez to prove that it can play with the best teams in Mexican soccer. After a game that was scoreless of

Albuquerque, N.M. – The El Paso Chihuahuas beat the Albuquerque Isotopes 6-4Wednesdaynight at Isotopes Park and took two of the three games in the series. The Chihuahuas have now won four consecutive series. Carlos Pimentel got the victory and became the fourth pitcher in the Pacific Coast League to reach nine wins. Down 1-0, the

saying they’ve had way too many problems with speeders. neighbors living on leroy bonse “bonz” street between vista de sol and bob mitchell say it’s a dangerous stretch and the city is now looking for solutions to slow fast drivers down but residents say attempts by the city in the past have actually made the

here at home trying to knock off a favorite. i’m talking fc juarez trying to beat a team from liga m-x in club leon. could juarez pull the upset tonight at southwest university park? i know just the man to tell us. that would be abc-7’s luke lyddon. hey trev all you ever really need

Lower Valley residents are upset the Lionel Forti pool was closed for the summer without warning. “They had the whole season to fix it and now it’s closed when everyone around the community wants to go swimming”, said resident Crystal Sarminto. According to Tracy Novak, Director of the El Paso Parks and Recreation Department, the

east el paso was set to open this year, but at the last minute city officals decided to close it. that left many families in the area high and dry during these long hot summer days. stephen decatur met with city offcials about why there was a sudden change of plans, and what will happen

today our new mexico mobile newsroom obtained the tense and un- nerving 9-1-1 audio recording of a road rage incident in las cruces. 23-year-old jacob franzoy was arrested two weeks ago on two counts of assault with a deadly weapon and one count of reckless driving. he’s since bonded out of jail. the scary altercation

Jessi Lail says she is no longer ashamed of talking about her own rape. She’s become an advocate for sexual assault victims. The 26-year-old is now fighting to convince New Mexico lawmakers to clear a backlog of untested rape kits. “It would make me feel invisible. It would make me feel as though law enforcement

City Council approved a resolution calling on the New Mexico Legislature to pass a measure that would require comprehensive background checks for all firearm sales in the state. “This is really for the benefit of everybody to just make sure that a person isn’t a convicted felon or isn’t on the domestic violence list that

Crews continue laying rail for the El Paso Streetcar project on Oregon Street while utility relocation work continues elsewhere along the route. Officials say this will require street closures and lane restrictions STANTON STREET BETWEEN FRANKLIN AVENUE AND MISSOURI AVENUE Beginning Wednesday, July 6, 2016, Stanton Street is scheduled to close to thru traffic between

Some East Side residents tell ABC-7 they are fed up with the deteriorating appearance of a water well maintained by El Paso Water Utilities. “I would like them to come and take care of their property. We’re expected to take care of our property or we get fined,” said Alice Hanson, who lives right next

el pasoans are expected to maintain their properties … shouldn’t utilities have to do the same? cielo vista residents are fed up with the appearance of a well-head site owned by el paso water utilities … located on the corner of cosmos and catnip streets. abc-7’s darren hunt, who lives in the neighborhood, is live

A Mexican prosecutor said there are indications an old-guard drug lord released from prison in 2013 is apparently trying to get back into the drug trade. Jorge Gonzalez, the attorney general of the northern state of Chihuahua, said Tuesday there is evidence that Rafael Caro Quintero may be trying to muscle in on the Sinaloa

Opioid users in New Mexico are now able to take their pain medications more safely, thanks to a newly-implemented bill. “Opioid overdose deaths are at an all-time high, it’s an epidemic,” State Rep. Terry McMillan, (R) District 37, said Tuesday. McMillan is also a doctor. House Bill 277, effective July 1, allows for wide, over-the-counter

The Mexican consulate of El Paso donated $45,000 to the Project Vida Health Center on Wednesday. The donation, received by Project Vida CEO William Schlesinger, will be used to pay the salary of “Ventanilla de Salud” staff. Project Vida collaborates with the program. “Ventanilla de Salud” – a window of health – offers health services

EL PASO, Texas –Hayden Plinke received John Mackey Award Preseason Watch List recognition onWednesday. Given annually to the most outstanding collegiate tight end, the award recipient is selected by vote of the John Mackey Award Selection Committee and the 2016 Mackey Award recipient will be announced on Dec. 7, 2016 and then presented live on

Police arrested a 19-year-old man for allegedly burglarizing a local smoke shop. Andrew Jonathon Martinez was charged with commercial burglary, criminal damage of property and larceny. Detectives say the DCP’s Smoke Shop, at 1025 S. Solano Dr. was closed for the day when the burglary alarm was activated around 9:00 p.m. A store rep. and

Donald Trump, who frequently criticizes U.S. foreign policy under President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, is praising Iraqi President Saddam Hussein’s ruthlessness. “Saddam Hussein was a bad guy, right? … But you know what he did well? He killed terrorists. He did that so good,” Trump told supporters at a campaign

Police say a man was going 110 miles per hour in a Ford Mustang on U.S. 54 July 4th. Officers arrested 20-year-old Estevan Diego Whipple and charged him with reckless driving. He was booked into the county jail on a $3,000 bond. Whipple was heading south on U.S. 54 shortly before 8 p.m. He was

Friends and family are remembering a Fabens teen who died over the weekend as a hero. It was the young man’s last act that saved another — but cost him his own life.Friends of Edson Alvarado describe him in a lot of different ways, but there is one common denominator: selflessness.Last Friday, the 15-year-old was

over the weekend. abc-7’s stephanie guadian shows us how the young man’s last act saved another — but cost him his own life. :39-:46 :55-1:02 4:36 caring, putting other people in front of himself. helping other people… 4:42 friends of edson alvarado describe him in a lot of different ways.. but there is one common

A new veteran transitional center is now open in El Paso. The center is aimed at helping homeless veterans get back on their feet by providing housing and other amenities. The Veteran’s Transitional Living Center is located at 818 Myrtle Avenue and is funded by Veteran’s Affairs. The center includes 20 fully equipped rooms to

morning– a commumity is coming together to bring technology to a local school. and their goal is within reach. good morning el paso’s denise olivas is live … denise? st. marks school is trying to get a 3-d carving machine for its students. the maker of the machine is helping the school with a crowdfunding

a fire overnight threatens neighboring homes in northwest el paso county. we have the details from our ’round the clock news team. more closures coming to parts of west el paso as crews continue work on the streetcar project. what you need to know in a live report. ‘the battle for the white house continues

The West Valley Fire Department (WVFD) is investigating an apartment fire that happened Tuesday night. According to the Fire Department it started just before 8 p.m. on the 8700 block of Tom Mays Drive. When fire crews arrived, they say they found flames coming from a detached apartment. MVFD officials tell ABC-7 the flames were

The El Paso Police Department is investigating a crash that left one person seriously injured. It happened Wednesday morning, just after midnight, on Loop 375 and Montwood Drive. According to emergency dispatchers, one person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. No other details were released.