Month: July 2016

Albuquerque, N.M. – The El Paso Chihuahuas collected 18 hits in their 11-4 win over the Albuquerque IsotopesTuesdaynight at Isotopes Park. Michael Kelly was the winning pitcher and in the process became the first Chihuahuas’ hurler to win his first four starts with El Paso. Down 1-0 in the third, Carlos Asuaje hit a two-run

PHILADELPHIA – NM State football’s Larry Rose III has been selected for the Maxwell Award watch list, announced the Maxwell Football Club onTuesday. The Maxwell award has been given to America’s College Player of the Year since 1937. Following the conclusion of the 2015 season, Rose III was named to the Associated Press All-America Third

EL Paso, Texas –Aaron Jones was named to the 80th annual Maxwell Award watch list onTuesday. The Maxwell Award, named in honor of Robert W. “Tiny” Maxwell, has been given to America’s College Player of the Year since 1937. Maxwell’s contributions to the game of football were extensive, including time as a player, a sportswriter

The City of El Paso said Tuesday it is not yet ready to open the new Pebble Hills-Zaragoza intersection to drivers on the Far East Side. A groundbreaking ceremony for the $2.5 million project was held late last year after the city annexed five acres of land needed to complete the extension of Pebble Hills.

County Judge Veronica Escobar said traffic was the number one problem encountered in the Montana Vista area this Fourth of July weekend. “I kept hearing traffic was just terrible and its very, very hard on neighbors, it’s very difficult for them to get in and get out of their homes, out of their neighborhoods, so

having to deal with all the cleanup. some told us that last night looked like a war zone. many were expecting the worst — but thankfully there were no major incidents. abc-7’s darren hunt spent the day in montana vista… the day after all these streets were blocked off to protect residents and their belongings.

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

residents asking questions. the intersection at pebble hills and zaragosa was a city project that began a year ago. it’s supposed to alleviate traffic in nearby roads and drivers in the area say the intersection looks finished so why hasn’t it opened? abc-7’s jerry najera is live with the story … rick estela city officials

The Blue Dolphin Swim Club, a community pool in Cielo Vista, was forced to close it’s doors due to declining membership and maintenance costs. “Maintenance was an issue because everything was community run, community based, so everything got paid for by the memberships and as memberships declined we weren’t able to maintain the pool”, said

The City of El Paso’s Capital Improvement Department announced Tuesday the Five Points Quiet Zone in Central El Paso will be established by mid-July. The joint project by the Union Pacific Railroad and the City of El Paso will include modifications to six railroad crossings, allowing trains to pass more quietly through the central El

New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez has announced the state saw record-breaking tourism for the fourth year in a row. The governor said Tuesday around 700,000 more trips were taken in New Mexico last year, bringing the total number for 2015 to 33.4 million. Last year, Martinez said half a million more people visited New Mexico

Fashion or disrespect? Yes and absolutely not! I’m talking about the patriotic scarf I wore yesterday in honor of our country’s 240th birthday! Turns out, I was the topic of conversation this morning on the Mike and Trish radio show on KSII FM. A listener sent an email, “Did you guys see Estela Casas disrespect

President Barack Obama heartily vouched for Hillary Clinton’s trustworthiness and dedication on Tuesday, making his first outing on the campaign stump for his former secretary of state just hours after his FBI director blasted her handling of classified material. Shirt sleeves rolled up in campaign form, Obama declared, “I’m here today because I believe in

Wealthy friends and donors of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton have chipped in nearly $330,000 to cover his legal defense against criminal charges of securities fraud, according to state filings made public Tuesday. The list reveals for the first time those paying Paxton’s legal costs while the Republican fights two felony counts of defrauding wealthy

Eight years after Hillary Clinton helped unite Democrats behind Barack Obama’s presidential campaign, he’s returning the favor. Obama and Clinton are making their first joint appearance of the 2016 campaign Tuesday in North Carolina, hours after FBI Director James Comey announced he was not recommending charges be brought against Clinton for her controversial email practices

A car is on fire on I-10 East near Schuster. Firefighters are at the scene and police are blocking the far left lane. Slow down as you approach the area.

Police said Tuesday Frederick Rodriguez, 59, was the motorcyclist killed in a motorcycle crash at the Spur 601 and Loop 375 diverging diamond intersection. Rodriguez crashed the 2008 Harley Davidson he was riding at about 2:20 a.m. Monday. According to traffic investigators, Rodriguez was heading east on Spur 601 when he failed to negotiate a

WASHINGTON (AP) – FBI Director James Comey says the FBI will not recommend criminal charges in its investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server while secretary of state. Comey made the announcement Tuesday, three days after FBI agents interviewed Clinton in a final step of its investigation. The Justice Department has been

Residents’ fears became a trash-filled reality Tuesday morning after a long night of Independence Day celebrations in far east El Paso County. The remnants of fireworks, trash and empty beer cans could be seen in almost every empty lot along Montana Avenue. The El Paso Sheriff’s Office confirmed with ABC-7 that county jail inmates would

two people needed help from the el paso fire department overnight in the franklin mountains. the latest details from our round the clock news team. plus— el paso police have released more details about a deadly crash involving a motorcycle. another suicide bomb attack overseas this weekend–the third attack in the area in less than

in 5 years fireworks fanatics got to pop their pyrotechnics in some parts of el paso county. as in the years past thousands flocked to montana vista. county officials designated certain zones in the area where people could pop their fireworks. sheriffs were also going to enforce no parking along montana and close of certain

Fireworks are allowed in unincorporated areas of El Paso County this year. Some people who live in those communities are worried about the trash and hazards that come along with popping off fireworks, so they’re trying to make it as organized as possible. Members of the far east Montana Vista business association are offering paid

county this year… some people who live in those communities are worried about the trash and hazards that come along with popping off fireworks … so they’re trying to make it as organized as possible. members of the far east montana vista business association are offering paid parking spots to visitors. you’ll find those at

El Paso Electric officials said a train hooked some Cable TV lines and snapped two utility poles Monday next to the Union Depot. Several power lines were strewn across several railroad tracks near Downtown, and power lines could be seen holding up a utility pole whose bottom half was missing. El Paso police along with

Many people associate Independence Day with fireworks. But if you’re planning to shoot some off yourself, remember to do so safely. A video one viewer sent to ABC-7 serves to illustrate the phrase “if you play with fire, you’re going to get burned.” Taken near Montana in east El Paso County, it shows what looks

with fireworks… but if you’re planning to shoot some off yourself, remember to do so safely. you’ve heard the phrase “if you play wit fire, you’re gonna get burned.” abc-7’s andrew j. polk is live with some video you just have to see about “playing” with fireworks andrew? estela, people have already been lighting fireworks

July 4, of course, is Independence Day, a federal holiday celebrated to commemorate the adoption in 1776 of the Declaration of Independence, which split the 13 American colonies from England. But John Adams, who had a lot to do with the American colonies’ break from Great Britain, didn’t think the day to commemorate was July

Kevin Durant decided his best chance for “growth” means leaving his beloved Oklahoma City behind for a big move out West to join the Golden State Warriors to play alongside Splash Brothers Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. In the most anticipated move of the NBA offseason, Durant announced his decision Monday on The Players’ Tribune.

Police dispatchers confirm one person is dead after a crash in far east El Paso. This happened just after 2:15 a.m. at the intersection of Loop 375 and Spur 601. Police said that only the motorcycle was involved and no other vehicles. The crash closed down Spur 601 for almost six hours.

breaking news this morning. police say a person is dead following motorcycle crash on loop 375. we have the latest with a live report from good morning el paso’s denise olivas. the borderland is celebrating america’s birthday with an added treat this year. residents will be able to pop fireworks in the el paso county.