Month: August 2016

The mother of a Fort Bliss soldier missing for more than two months tell ABC-7 they are concerned because he suffers from Asperger’s Syndrome. Private Devon Ward joined the Army in July of 2015. He was stationed at Fort Bliss upon completing basic training. Maureen Ward told ABC-7 her son started acting differently during his

still nowhere to be found. el paso police say private devon ward was last seen on post back in may. abc-seven spoke with ward’s mother today who says he could be a risk to himself. abc-seven reporter evan folan is live to explain … private devin ward – has aspergers which is a high-functioning form

The annual Humane Society Telethon is just two days away! Are you ready to help us save a life? We know plenty of furry friends like Lambo are ready for you to take them home. Warning, today’s ‘Pet of the Day’ may very well find a permanent spot in your lap! This is Lambo. He’d

RUIDOSO, N.M. – As Camp Ruidoso wrapped up day one, head coach Sean Kugler announced the additions of three transfers – linebackers Makana Fraser and Dante Lovilotte, and tight end Kent Taylor on Thursday. Kugler was also pleased to announce that junior starting punter Alan Luna has earned a full scholarship for his final two

A traffic stop in Northeast El Paso led to the arrest to two men, including one allegedly in possession of crack. Police charged 23-year-old De Andre Markel Davenport, of El Paso, Texas, with ‘Manufacture of a Controlled Substance;” and 20-year-old Shuvon Darden, of Fort Bliss, Texas, with ‘Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon.’ A Fort Bliss

A second person in El Paso has tested positive for the West Nile virus according to the city’s Department of Public Health. The patient is identified as a man in his mid-20s from the central part of town. The department said two mosquito traps in the Mission Valley area have tested positive for the West

storms are moving across the borderland this morning —our stormtrack weather team is tracking the system – we’ll let you know where its headed. g-o-p leaders are frustrated with their nominee this morning–urging him to make changes amid his decling poll numbers. happening today–the plaza classic film festival kicks off downtown. all the details in

EL PASO, Texas – Sam Gaviglio shut down the El Paso Chihuahuas’ offense Wednesday for the second time in six days, as the Tacoma Rainiers won at Southwest University Park 9-2. Gaviglio allowed one run in six innings, after pitching 7.2 scoreless innings against the Chihuahuas onJuly 29at Cheney Stadium. Rainiers’ first baseman D.J. Peterson

shooting in northeast el paso. it happened at around 4 o’clock this afternoon on the 46-hundred block of maxwell – that’s between dyer and u-s 54 near the roosevelt public housing complex. the victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. we’re told his injuries are not life-threatening. police say a suspect was taken

For more than a year, the nonprofit organization American Patriots of Shadow Mountain Lake has been working to acquire the 4,000 sq. ft. property east of the Horizon City limits that encompasses the body of water in its name. As ABC-7 reported in Feb. 2015, the group hopes to transform the lake into a resort

Text messages presented in court hinted at sexual, and possibly abusive relationship, between Adrian Garcia and the 15-year-old girl he’s accused of strangling. Prosecutors say Adrian Garcia strangled his 15-year-old girlfriend, Alejandra Arango, because he was angry she broke up with him. The girl’s mother found the body in a bathtub inside their San Elizario

Beginning Wednesday, a new face will assume the role of Board Chair for the Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce. Rick Jackson will replace current Board Chair Russell Allen. He will serve until December 2017. Jackson is the Chamber’s Chair Elect for 2017. Jackson is President/CEO of American Document Services, a company he started in

Federal authorities tell ABC-7 federal agents arrested seven people in connection with a drug trafficking operation in the Lower Valley. The arrests are connected to the June 22, 2016 raids on at least four locations in Socorro and San Elizario. Federal, state and local authorities executed multiple search warrants as part of this investigation where

Laura Castle, the founder of the drowning prevention coalition, is hoping to save toddlers’ lives. “When we are trying to get out there and educate the community about child drowning we try to remember three key things: adult supervision, barriers, and classes,” Castle said. Monday, paramedics rushed a 2-year-old girl to Sierra Providence in serious

Is it more difficult for someone who’s overweight to get a job? New research shows English speakers are much more reluctant to even give a job interview to someone who is obese, compared to Spanish speakers. ABC-7 got those numbers from the Paso del Norte Institute for Healthy Living on Wednesday. The hope is to

A state lawmaker is concerned over a new program that allows people to purchase lottery tickets at gasoline pumps in New Mexico. The new program started a couple weeks ago despite a state statute requiring all lottery tickets be purchased only with cash or check and not with credit cards. “It prints it out right

Update Aug. 3 : The city’s prosecutor’s office issued 7 citations on Tuesday for an animal cruelty case in east El Paso. That includedmicrochip, vaccination, and registration violations. The spokesman for the city’s animal services, Ramon Hererra, says most of the 15 dogs taken from the home are doing well. He tells ABC-7 most of

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – NM State football head coach Doug Martin, defensive coordinator Frank Spaziani and several players met with members of themediaonWednesdayfor NM StateMediaDayto kick off Fall Camp for the 2016 season. Martin opened with a statement about the season and then answered questions for themediamembers. Spaziani and players also spent time with themedia.

William Ennis of El Paso is among the 214 prisoners whose sentences were commuted by President Obama Wednesday, The Washington Post reports. Ennis was convicted of conspiring to possess, with intent to distribute, more than five kilograms of cocaine; possession, with intent to distribute, more than five kilograms of cocaine; and using a communication device

Roswell-based AK Sales has agreed to replace the Chaparral High School bleachers damaged by strong wind gusts Monday at no cost to Gadsden Independent School District taxpayers. AK Sales owner Art Moyle told ABC-7 Tuesday his company installed the bleachers without anchoring them to the ground. He sent a company representative to Chaparral Wednesday. “We

The annual Humane Society Telethon is now less than one week away! Are you ready to help us save a life? We know plenty of furry friends like Excalibur are ready for you to take them home. Excalibur is one of the sweetest pups you’ll ever meet! He’s is goofy, playful, loves other dogs, and

The annual Humane Society Telethon is now less than one week away! Are you ready to help us save a life? We know plenty of furry friends like Chaffee are ready for you to take them home. This handsome feline is Chaffee. He’s about a year old and was adopted by a family from the

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office identified the man who died after being assaulted at Ascarate Park as 45-year-old Peter Baca. The Sheriff’s Office asks anyone who visited Ascarate Park on the evening of Sunday, July 31st, 2016 and may have witnessed or have information regarding this incident to please contact the Sheriff’s Office at

The Las Cruces Police Department unveiled its newest tool to prevent DWI: a blue and yellow unit that’s painted to resemble a police car and a taxicab. LCPD unveiled the new ‘Choose Your Ride’ vehicle at Tuesday evening’s National Night Out event in Downtown Las Cruces. Police officials said the concept is meant to represent

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The man who allegedly refused to stop his vehicle after police attempted to pull him over has been charged with “Evading Arrest” and “Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon.” Officers arrested 44-year-old Juan Manuel Estrada Monday afternoon in the 400 block of Lafayette. Estrada was driving a Nissan Altima when he allegedly failed

The owner of nearly 13-year-old Chihuahua named “Bucket,” is desperately searching for her missing dog. Bucket went missing back on July 1st. The last place she was seen was at the intersection of Lee Trevino and Pebble Hills. Crystal Kanzler, the dog’s owner, says Bucket was picked up by an older woman in a white

Senior students from the El Paso Independent school District that could not graduate in June will receive their diplomas Wednesday. About 300 students who completed the requirements necessary to graduate, will participate in one of two ceremonies. The ceremonies are at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 3, at Bowie High School’s Fine

overnight–we now know how long a man convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl will spend behind bars. county commissioners have been given an update to the used car problem out in tornillo–what residents are saying still needs to be done. plus–our stormtrack weather team has been tracking the storms overnight—we’ll let you know if those

TxDOT hosted the first of three public feedback meetings they have scheduled this week, regarding Mesa Street. The Mesa Street Corridor Study began in January, and now TxDOT wants to get public input on what should needs to be improved along Mesa regarding congestion, safety, and accessibility. The area of study along Mesa extends 12