Month: September 2016

More than 2,000 mourners gathered for the funeral service of a New Mexico police officer who was shot and killed last week. The funeral for Officer Clint Corvinus on Saturday morning drew hundreds of people to the Tays Center on the New Mexico State University-Alamogordo campus. Corvinus, who was 33, graduated from high school in

The remnants of Hurricane Newton may have passed through the Borderland days ago, but the damage and other issues it caused can still be found lingering around the region. So do you know what to do about things like potholes and more? A lot of people were scrambling to deal with the wet weather when

says their final goodbyes – to an officer who sacrificed his life. funeral services for officer clint corvinus were held today. our jerry najera has more: the services for officer corvinus were heartfelt. while many mourned his loss, there was also a time to pause and reflect on the happier times and moments of his

explains in abc-7 listens. there is not much i enjoy more than a good natured and spirited debate. this one started with an email from lalo about the lower valley. “yo claim your news is precise and accurate, then why don’t your reporters know where the lower valley is? “socorro, clint, san elizario fabens, tornillo,

New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez is signally she may add “more items” to a looming special session on the state’s budget crisis. Martinez spokesman Mike Lonergan said Friday the Republican governor may seek to have “key issues addressed” if Senate Democrats want a lengthy session. But Lonergan did not say what legislative items Martinez would

Elevators used to transport visitors in and out of caves in Carlsbad Caverns National Park will be out of commission briefly. The Carlsbad Current-Argus reports that the secondary elevators are scheduled to undergo maintenance Monday and Tuesday. Workers will be installing new brake linings. Park spokeswoman Valerie Gohlke says the project will cost $3,000. She

15 years ago today, a series of attacks on the united states changed the wolrd as we know it… and continues to shape the political landscape today. an officer killed in the line of duty – laid to rest. thousands coming to alamagordo to pay their respects. and it’s the largest bond in el paso’s

Bystanders have helped rescue an SUV driver after the vehicle plunged off the ninth floor of a Texas parking garage and dangled from the side. Austin Fire Battalion Chief Palmer Buck says the driver later described how the sport utility vehicle didn’t stop as he slowly pulled into a parking spot Friday. The vehicle rolled

Shane Buechele completed 22-of-27 passes for 244 yards and four touchdowns, leading no. 11 Texas to a 41-7 victory over UTEP on Saturday night at Texas Memorial Stadium. The Longhorns (2-0) scored the game’s final 31 points after UTEP (1-1) closed to within a field goal (10-7) midway through the second quarter. Texas had a

The services for Alamogordo police Officer Clint Corvinus were a time to reflect on his life and his time serving. Although it was an emotional day there were moments where some smiled when remembering Corvinus’ brighter moments in life. The Alamogordo Police Department lost a valuable member of their team on Sept. 2, when Corvinus

community – says their final goodbyes – to an officer who sacrificed his life. funeral services for officer clint corvinus were held today. our jerry najera has more: the services for officer corvinus were heartfelt. while many mourned his loss, there was also a time to pause and reflect on the happier times and moments

You may have heard of “TED Talks,” those engaging multimedia presentations taking on everything from technology to culture and the future. A locally organized version ted-talks is returning to the Borderland with more big ideas. TEDx is back in El Paso. TED Talks started with a focus on Technology, Entertainment and Design, with the “x”

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – One display at the New Mexico State Fair has gone to pot. The Albuquerque Journal reports (http://bit.ly/2c6neSA) that a display that included at least one live cannabis plant was yanked from the fair Thursday.State health officials say grower Ultra Health didn’t have the authority to display cannabis plants publicly. Fair managers

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – New Mexico tourism officials are closing four visitor centers next month. The state Tourism Department confirmed Friday that the closures will take effect Oct. 7 and attributed part of the decision to the greater role that mobile devices and online media play in travel planning. The Santa Fe New Mexican

The Texas Department of Transportation says all lanes of westbound I-10 at Sunland Park exit (Exit 13) ramp are open. Crews closed all lanes Saturday due to winds affecting the overhang brackets. The Texas Department of Transportation says the closure will be in place for approximately 3-4 hours so crews can ensure the overhang is

the suspect in an el paso bank robbery is still on the loose this morning… as federal authorities step in to take over the investigation. investigators still searching for answers after a school shooting just a few hours from here… as classes are now set to resume. and a glimpse at the future of transportation

a few weeks ago .. i shared an email from a viewer upset over chief meteorologist doppler dave speelman talking about the need for more rain. “stop askin for rain. i’m an old guy and have lived in el paso most of the time. “as far a i’m concerned no rain ever … would be

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The NM State football team is set for its second rivalry game in a row as it kicks off the home slate with Rio Grande rival New Mexico onSaturdayat 6 p.m. MT in Aggie Memorial Stadium. The game is sponsored by Wells Fargo. The contest will also be broadcast on the

The El Paso Police and FBI continue to search for a robber who hit a West El Paso bank late Friday afternoon. An El Paso Police Department spokesman says officers and FBI agents responded to the United Bank on Mesa Hills, right behind the Applebee’s, around 5 p.m. Police released photos of the man who

The High School football season is in full swing now with week 3 in the books and the ABC-7 Borderland Blitz crew have you covered with scores, highlights, videos and photos from around the region. Now you can become a part of the show by posting on social media using the hashtag #BorderlandBlitz on Facebook,

TACOMA, Wash. – The El Paso Chihuahuas beat the Tacoma Rainiers 7-0Fridaynight at Cheney Stadium to take a two games to one lead in the best of five series. El Paso would clinch a berth in the Pacific Coast League Championship Series with a win in either of the next two games in Tacoma.Friday’s win

The rumor mill has been working overtime in Northeast El Paso. Word is that a popular retailer is looking to open a store in a new shopping center. The shopping center is on the southeast corner of McCombs Street and Rick Husband Drive. The ground has been leveled and the parking lot lighting has been

Police have filed a new charge in magistrate court against the man suspected of stealing a wallet from a woman who had just exited a Walmart. Christian Sanchez, 48, is now charged with a petty misdemeanor count of larceny. LCPD detectives originally charged Sanchez with felony counts of robbery and conspiracy but the Third Judicial

A proposed textbook that may make its way to high school classrooms next year is causing controversy across the state and locally. The book, title, “Mexican American Heritage” is written by Momentum Instruction. It hasn’t been approved for instruction just yet. The State Board of Education will hear testimony from critics on Tuesday before making

A private company is trying to change the way our country transports goods internationally. The Texas A&M Transportation Institute has created a system it believes will quadruple productivity and reduce pollution. The Freight Shuttle System involves the use of a single autonomous transporter on steel wheels to carry truck trailers or shipping containers. This is

improve international trade. cut pollution. decrease wait times and increase security. the texas a&m transportation institute says it has a plan to do it all! abc-7’s evan folan is live with the details. the institute plans on doing all that right here in el paso. if everything works out- we could see the builders breaking

El Paso police say a 27-year-old woman was shot and killed inside a home on the 8600 block of Guadalupe Drive. The shooting was reported just before 2 a.m. Friday. The woman’s name and age have not yet been released. Police say there were children inside the home where the woman was shot, but it’s

discussion on alcohol abuse continue here on abc-7 at 4. and joing us now is: rosa beltran, aliviane’s director for residential services. is this a big issue for the borderland? how bad can it get? what signs can you look for? if you know of someone struggling with alcohol abuse what should someone do? time

An Ohio police department has released a graphic photograph it hopes will drive home the danger of heroin. You can see a man and woman passed out in the front seat with a young boy is sitting in the back. An east Liverpool officer says he pulled the couple over because the driver was weaving

The former Customs and Border Protection officer convicted of smuggling undocumented immigrants into the United States has been sentenced to 7-and-a-half years in federal prison. A federal jury Friday found Lawrence Madrid, 55, Guilty of Conspiracy to Commit Alien Smuggling for Financial Gain, Aiding and Abetting Alien Smuggling for Financial Gain, and two counts of