Month: August 2016

A crash on I-10 West near Copia is blocking the right lane and causing major delays. Police are currently on scene. Traffic is backed up to Geronimo. Use Paisano or Montana as alternate routes. Follow @KVIATraffic on Twitter for updates.

The promoter who booked Juan Gabriel’s tours over the past 28 years told ABC-7 the world has lost a “grand artist and a great friend.” Lazaro Megret, with Latino Events, said his phone rang around noon Sunday. “I was at the Don Haskins Center. I remember everybody was mounting the sound, the light when we

“”we have a lot of work ahead us. we have a rough road ahead of us”… the family of victoria marten speaking out—saying they want lawmakers to make changes to keep the children of new mexico safe. and new this morning … what governor susana martinez had to say about the victoria martens case during

EL PASO, Texas – Pebble Hills is playing its first season of varsity football – and so far, so good. The Spartans traveled to Irvin last week for their first test and passed it with flying colors, leaving with a 34-6 victory. But things get harder this week when the Spartans meet up with the

Combined Search and Rescue has carried out 13 mountain rescues so far this year after handling 17 all of last year. ABC-7 spoke with members on the COMSAR team to better understand what they do to help hikers in need. The team consists of 40 members, including 10 from the El Paso Police Department and

specifically about this weekends deadly hiking incident. abc-7’s evan folan is live with the details … r/e this weekend marks the 13th combined search and rescue of the year… last year we had 17.. we spoke with members on that team – to learn more about what they do – to help hikers in need.

ROUND ROCK, Texas – The Pacific Coast League announced Monday the 2016 All-PCL Team, as voted on by the league’s field managers and media representatives. The youthful 12-man roster features nine players who participated in this year’s Triple-A All-Star Game, eight who are 25-years-old or younger and seven who have yet to appear in a

County commissioners unanimously approved a new voluntary program proponents say will make it easier to improve aging and out-of-date buildings with new and more efficient infrastructure and utilities like lighting, plumbing, fixtures and HVAC systems. Most importantly, it would come with savings to businesses and property owners by stretching financing out over a long term

The County will have to go back to the drawing board when it comes to finding a solution to the problem of flooding in the Sparks Colonia. Areas like Sparks and Socorro often have to deal with flooding when it rains. “It’s pretty bad,” a Sparks resident told ABC-7 Monday. The county’s hope of getting

Hiking in El Paso’s Franklin Mountains can be spectacular, but dangerous. On Saturday, hiker Richard Contreras, 21, died after falling at McKelligon Canyon. Crimes Against Persons is investigating the death despite foul play not being suspected, police said. “Got some water that we’ve been drinking, a water bowl for the dog,” a hiker said Sunday.

Two schools in southern New Mexico are receiving national recognition for a big improvement in standardized test scores. Desert View Elementary School in Sunland Park is leading the entire state of New Mexico in most improved scores in the PARCC test for math and reading. It went from an “F” rating in 2015 to an

The family of the man shot and killed by Las Cruces Police officers after he allegedly lunged at them with a hunting knife tell ABC-7 they want to mourn in peace. Police say Juan Gabriel Torres was suspected of robbing a man and stealing his truck when he approached officers holding a knife on Lohman

divo of juarez. juan gabriel died sunday morning. this is video of his last concert in los angeles on friday. he was set to perform sunday night at the don haskins center here in el paso. juan gabriel was an emotional crooner — and an icon of strength — selling a reported 100-million records, over

The man charged in connection with a deadly hit-and-run told police he heard a loud noise outside his truck and could not sleep the night of the crash. Police arrested Jose Bricino, 53, and charged him with “Failing to Provide Aid” and “Fleeing the Scene of an Accident Involving Death.” Authorities say Bricino is the

Investigators with several law enforcement agencies arrested six people in connection with “Las Chivas,” a heroin trafficking investigation that began in October of 2015. Several of these arrestees have been affiliated with the Barrio Azteca prison gang, Sunland Park Police said. The Drug Enforcement Agency and the U.S. Border Patrol also participated in the investigation.

In Ciudad Juarez, Juan Gabriel’s adopted home town people have been gathering to remember the superstar. Even in the city he so often sang about, some fans still struggling to accept what has happened. “I don’t want to believe it, to accept that it’s real,” said one mourning fan, talking through her tears. People crowded

Police closed Raynolds from I-10 south to Alameda near University Medical Center so crews with the water utility can fix broken water pipe. ABC-7 learned the pipe is underground near the hospital’s parking garage. It burst at about 9 a.m. Monday. The water utility dug a hole that swallowed a pine tree and part of

President Barack Obama said Monday the spirit of iconic Mexican singer Juan Gabriel “will live on in his enduring songs.” The singer/songwriter died Sunday at his home in California at age 66, his publicist said. His last concert was Friday night at the Forum in Inglewood, California. He was scheduled to perform Sunday in El

Police told ABC-7 the hiker who died from a fall at McKelligon Canyon over weekend was 21-year old Richard Contreras. Crimes Against Persons is investigating the death despite foul play not being suspected, police said. The El Paso Fire Department was called to the scene shortly before 2 p.m. Saturday after getting a 911 call

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the cause of a deadly rollover in Horizon. A car rolled over near the intersection of Horizon Blvd. and Ascencion St. just after 8 p.m. One person was pronounced dead on scene, and two others were taken to a local hospital. It is still unclear what caused

Parents, students, and community members are invited to take part in the 2016 Open House events in the Socorro Independent School District. The meetings will begin on Aug. 29th for all campuses in the Americas High School feeder area at the high school, 12101 Pellicano. The Open House events will be from 5 to 7:15

Dozens expecting to attend Juan Gabriel’s concert in El Paso Sunday night, gathered outside in his honor. Sunday, the press office for the Mexican superstar confirmed the singer died at age 66. He was expected to perform at the Don Haskins Center the same day. But the concert continued outside, as many held up photos,

The El Paso Chihuahuas scored five runs after the seventh inning to break open a close game and beat the Albuquerque Isotopes 9-4 Sunday night. The Chihuahuas won three of the five games in the crucial series and now sit in first place by 5.5 games with eight regular season games remaining. El Paso’s magic

EL NOA NOA By Juan Gabriel Cundo quieras tu, divertirte ms.Y bailar sin fin.Yo s de un lugar.Que te llevar (vamos a El Noa) y disfrutars (vamos a El Noa)De una noche que nunca olvidars.Quieres bailar esta noche? Vamos al Noa Noa Noa,Noa, Noa, Noa, Noa, NoaNoa, Noa, Noa vamos a bailar.Vamos al Noa Noa

JUAREZ ES NUMERO UNO By Juan Gabriel Ciudad Juarez es numero uno Ciudad Juarez es “the number one” y la frontera mas fabulosa y bella del mundo Ciudad Juarez es numero uno Ciudad Juarez es “the number one” y la frontera en donde se encuentra el amor profundo (Arriba Juarez!) Ciudad Juarez es numero uno

BUENOS DIAS, SENOR SOL By Juan Gabriel Todas las maanas que entra por mi ventana el Seor Soldoy gracias a Dios por otro dia mashoy como otros dias yo seguire tratando ser mejor,y sonriendo hare las cosas con amor. Buenos dias alegria, buenos dias al amorBuenos dias a la vida, buenos dias Seor Sol. Yo

LA FARSANTE By Juan Gabriel Yo crei que ereas buena,Yo crei que eras sincera,Yo te di mi cario resultaste traicionera. Tu me hiciste rebeldeTu me hiciste tu enemigo,Porque me traicionaste sin razon y sin motivoEste orgullo que tengo no lo vas a mirarEn el suelo tirado como una basura, Yo me quito hasta el nombreY

QUERIDA By Juan Gabriel QueridaCada momento de mi vidaYo pienso en ti mas cada daMira mi soledadmira mi soledadque no me sienta nada bienO ven ya QueridaNo me ha sanado bien la heridaTe extrao y lloro todavaMira mi soledadMira mi soledadQue no me sienta nada bienO ven ya QueridaPiensa en mi solo un momento y

AMOR ETERNO By Juan Gabriel T eres la tristeza, ay, de mis ojosque lloran en silencio por tu amorme miro en el espejo y veo en mi rostroel tiempo que he sufrido por tu adis. Obligo a que te olvide el pensamientopues siempre estoy pensando en el ayerprefiero estar dormido que despiertode tanto que me

ABRAZAME MUY FUERTE By Juan Gabriel Cuando tu estas conmigo,es cuando yo digoque vali la penatodo, todo lo que yo he sufrido. No se si es un sueo ano es una realidadpero cuando estoy contigo es cuando digo:que este amor que sientoes porque tu lo has merecido,con decirte, amor, que otra vez he amanecidollorando de