Month: August 2016

COLORADO SPRINGS – The Colorado Springs Sky Sox beat the El Paso Chihuahuas for the second time in three gamesThursday, winning 13-5. El Paso led 4-0 at the end of one half inning, but trailed 9-4 by the end of the second inning. One start after tossing six innings without allowing an earned run, Chihuahuas’

Parents, teachers and students got a chance to let El Paso Independent School District officials know exactly what they want out of the next principal of Irvin High School in northeast El Paso. They want someone who is accountable, excited to be at Irvin and committed to education. EPISD reassigned the former principal, Laron Sharp

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil –UTEP great Churandy Martina finished fifth in the men’s 200m final onThursdaynight, while another Miner great Blessing Okagbare and the Nigerian 4x100m relay team qualifiedThursdaymorning for the final at the XXXI Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro. Martina of the Netherlands clocked a time of 20.13, .01 second behind Great Britain’s Adam

Local businesses in Las Cruces are pulling together to help the family of fallen Hatch Police Officer Jose Chavez. On Saturday, Southern New Mexico Speedway is holding a fundraiser at the track. EMT, firefighters, police officers, or anyone with a badge is invited in for free. Gates open at 5:30 and races start at 7:45.

A simple device can save your life, but is a sudden price hike for the EpiPen reason to be alarmed? The EpiPen cost has risen significantly in the past decade rising by 400%. EpiPens are sold in two packs and in different doses for children and adults and it’s only manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceutical. They’re

The defense rested its case Thursday in the murder trial of a former soldier accused of killing an army veteran in 2014. Alberto Mendiola, 28, has admitted to shooting and killing 30-year-old Anthony Bowler. Prosecutors say Mediola was trying to break into the East El Paso home of his estranged wife when he encountered Bowler,

James Nelson, one of three men inside the car at the time Hatch Police Officer Jose Chavez was fatally gunned down, made his first appearance in court Thursday. Nelson, already wanted for allegedly killing a man in Ohio, is now facing one count of Trafficking by Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, a second degree

Investigators with the sheriff’s office say Christopher Michael McVaney, 41, is the man found dead inside a vehicle Tuesday. McVaney’s body was found near a truck stop on the 1300 block of Horizon in Far East El Paso County Tuesday. Investigators say he was traveling from West Virginia and no foul play suspected at this

Sheriff’s deputies say Cecilio Portillo, 35, is the man killed in a fiery and deadly rollover near Horizon City Monday July 25, 2016. The crash happened shortly before noon on 1-10 west at exit 38. A spokesperson for the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said a tractor-trailer and a work truck crashed. Due to the

A World War II veteran who parachuted into Normandy during the D-Day invasion has died. Maynard Beamesderfer passed away Aug. 12 at the age of 92. Known as “Beamy,” he served in the 101st Airborne Division of the U.S. Army. He enlisted shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese in 1941. Beamy

A former Fort Bliss soldier and native El Pasoan accused in the killing of his then-14-year-old girlfriend’s mother has been found guilty of first degree murder. ABC News reports it took a Pennsylvania jury about four hours Friday to convict Army Spc. Caleb Barnes. He will be sentenced to life in prison on Sept. 19.

house. abc-7 was there today for the private steak cutting ceremony. the steak house originated in louisiana and offers upscale fine ding with new orleans hospitality. the restaurant also presented a check for nine-thousand dollars to the el paso community foundation’s classroom fund. mayor leeser then presented a proclamation to the restaurant for an official

The summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil wrap up this weekend, leaving behind of trail of inspiration for young athletes around the world. Parents are making financial investments in competitive sports that may break the bank. T.D. Ameritrade surveyed 1,001 parents of competitive athletes who said they’ve spent $100-$500 a month per child.

The theme for the 80th annual FirstLight Federal Credit Union Sun Bowl Parade has been announced. The Sun Bowl Association and FirstLight Federal Credit Union made the announcement Wednesday. This year the parade is themed “80 Years Around the World.” Anyone interested in submitting an entry form for a float should create their themes around

de janeiro– but in the process we’ve seen young athletes and veterans make history– new this morning– we take a look at how much parents are investing in competive sports. good morning el paso’s denise olivas is live … denise? a local financial adviser says be realistic and money smart. t-d ameritrade surveyed a- thousansd-and

A majority of students at Las Cruces Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-priced meals. Those who pay full price are paying more this year. The United States Department of Agriculture Act of 2010 requires LCPS campuses to charge students as much for a lunch as the district receives from the USDA for a student

several olympic swimmers from the u,.s. are being ordered to stay in brazil following an investigation into an alleged robbery targeting one of their teammates… and with the olympics coming to a close … a look at how much parents are spending on competitive sports for their children. how to save money — in a

The Braden Aboud Memorial Foundation is having its 5th annual backpack giveaway this week. Foundation and high school volunteers have been busy preparing all the backpacks with school supplies. The backpacks will be distributed to students in need this Friday. The foundation was created to honor Braden Aboud, a local boy who died in a

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Star running back Larry Rose III may be unavailable for New Mexico State’s season opener at UTEP after undergoing a procedure for a minor sports hernia, according to head coach Doug Martin. Rose reportedly felt something was wrong last Thursday before practice. The junior running back is officially listed as “questionable”

UTEP Soccer Head Coach Kevin Cross bleeds orange and blue through and through. “I love this team,” Cross said. “It means even more to me. It’s like I got UTEP orange blood now, it’s part of my soul.” Cross has coached the team for the past 16 years, with just one losing season under his

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – UTEP great Churandy Martina finished second in the men’s 200m semifinal clocking a time of 20.10 and securing a spot in the final dash at the 2016 Olympic Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday . The qualifying sprinters will race in the men’s 200m final at 7:30 p.m.

EPISD has less than three months to convince voters to vote yes on a $669 million bond and officials are wasting no time in taking their message to the public. District officials were at a community meeting at the West Regional Command Center in west El Paso. Ross Moore, president of the El Paso American

El Paso International Airport just got more fly! The 49th edition of the “Art Windows of El Paso” exhibit is now open for viewing. Regional artists Yeunhee Lee and Virginia Maria Romero unveiled the newest display Wedneday. The exhibit will be in the downstairs greeting area through Oct 28 for travelers, visitors and employees to

The El Paso ISD School Board met Wednesday to discuss Tuesday’s vote to approve a nearly $669-million dollar bond proposal. The bond, which is the biggest in El Paso history, will go to the voters in November. “This will help us counter declining state revenue, revive old, aging, sag, sad school buildings and build innovative

The defense in the Alberto Mendiola murder trial called to the stand a psychologist who told jurors he believed Mendiola was insane when he killed a man in March 2014. Mendiola, a former soldier, is accused of killing 30-year-old Anthony Bowler, a fellow army veteran. Police said Bowler was a guest at a barbecue in

Governor Susana Martinez will pursue the death penalty as part of her legislative agenda in January, said Mike Lonergan, a spokesperson with the governor’s office. Martinez Wednesday ordered flags across the state to be lowered in honor of slain Hatch Police Officer Jose Chavez. Martinez says the senseless killing during a traffic stop Friday is

Jurors in trial of Raymundo Carranza, the former El Paso County sheriff’s deputy blamed for a deadly hit-and-run, learned Wednesday the man Carranza is accused of killing had a blood alcohol content level over the legal limit. On May 12, 2012, Carranza was heading east on Spur 601 in a Honda Ridgeline when he allegedly

One of the sons of imprisoned drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman is among the half-dozen men abducted by gunmen at a restaurant in the Mexican beach resort of Puerto Vallarta, authorities said Tuesday. Jalisco state Attorney General Eduardo Almaguer said 29-year-old Jesus Alfredo Guzman Salazar had been determined to be among those taken, though

The trial of 49-year-old Raymundo Carranza, the former El Paso County sheriff’s deputy charged with accident involving personal injury or death, is underway at the County Courthouse in Downtown El Paso. On May 12, 2012, Carranza was heading east on Spur 601 in a Honda Ridgeline when he allegedly struck 26-year-old Richard Lopez as he

A Northern New Mexico man used fake IDs to buy a new Jeep and Harley-Davidson motorcycle in Las Cruces, police said. Ronald M. Murray Jr., 29, of Rio Rancho, N.M., faces 37 felonies stemming from an alleged crime spree one week in June. Murray is suspected of using fabricated driver’s licenses and bogus financial information