Month: September 2016

El Paso police made an arrest in the death of a man whose body found in his own backyard early Tuesday morning. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Roger Alan Bustamante, was charged with murder. He and the unidentified 61-year-old victim got into a fight that ended with shots fired, police said. The victim’s roommate heard

Hillary Clinton returns to the campaign trail Thursday after a bout of pneumonia that sidelined her for three days and revived questions about both Donald Trump’s and her openness regarding their health. “I’m really glad that I did finally follow my doctor’s orders and take some days to rest instead of just trying to keep

In the middle of nowhere, in the desert of chaparral within Fort Bliss is a facility. The facility is meant to shelter unaccompanied children that come across the border illegally. Media outlets were not allowed to film on the premises or film interviews. The office of refugee resettlement sent ABC-7 the images you see in

The search continues for the person or persons who shot and killed a woman inside a home in Northeast El Paso. El Paso identified the 27-year-old victim as Maria Rodriguez. The shooting was reported just before 2 a.m. Sept. 9 at a home on the 8600 block of Guadalupe Drive. Police said there were children

El Paso police made an arrest in the death of a man whose body found in his own backyard early Tuesday morning. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Roger Alan Bustamante, was charged with murder. He and the unidentified 61-year-old victim got into a fight that ended with shots fired, police said. The victim’s roommate heard

New Mexico State University is hosting the 32nd annual Career Expo Sept 20 and 21. Career Services is hosting the event that will be in the Corbett Center Student Union third floor ballrooms. While both days are open to students in all majors, Sept. 21 will focus on computer science, engineering, life/physical science, mathematics and

A grand jury declined to recommend charges for three Waco, Texas, police officers who shot bikers during a gunfight between rival motorcycle clubs in which nine people were killed and 20 others were hurt, the police department said Wednesday. The gun battle happened in May 2015 outside a Twin Peaks restaurant where motorcycle clubs had

The Brigade Commander of 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division has been relieved of command following an investigation that found multiple violations of Army regulations and policies, said Ft. Bliss officials Wednesday. Based on the results of an investigation, Maj. Gen. Pat White, Commanding General, 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss, officially relieved Col. Earl B.

A grand jury has declined to indict three Waco police officers who responded to a gunfight involving rival biker gangs, Waco police said Wednesday. The incident, which was reported in May 2015 between members of the Bandidos and Cossacks gangs, left nine people dead and 20 injured. The police statement didn’t indicate what actions of

Mark Zuckerberg announced on Facebook Wednesday that the company will be opening a data center in Los Lunas. Los Lunas is located just south of Albuquerque. On his post, Zuckerberg said the new data center is the seventh for Facebook and will be powered by 100 percent renewable energy. The post went on to say

Mark Zuckerberg announced on Facebook Wednesday that the company will be opening a data center in Los Lunas. Los Lunas is located just south of Albuquerque. On his post, Zuckerberg said the new data center is the seventh for Facebook and will be powered by 100 percent renewable energy. The post went on to say

one person is seriously injured following a rollover early this morning. we have the details from our round the clock news team… more round the clock news– a hay fire continues to burn this morning. what authorities say may have started it. “hillary clinton is back on the campaign trial with donald trump talking about

A large hay fire is burning overnight off of I-10 near Vado, between El Paso and Las Cruces. According to emergency crews at the scene, the fire is believed to have been started by lightning. The fire is located on the 18300 block of Stern Drive, just west of the highway. A sign near the

The hunt is on for a female Luna County Detention Center inmate who escaped Wednesday. Meleni Pollock escaped while on a visit to a local dentist office, Luna County Manager Ira Pearson said. The reason she had to go to the dentist is unknown. The 22-year-old inmate managed to escape her detention officer while remaining

El Paso police arrested a Fort Bliss soldier in connection with the death of a transgender woman in August. A neighbor found 36-year-old Erykah Tijerina dead inside an apartment about 8:30 p.m. Aug. 8 on the 200 block of Lisbon Street. Police arrested 21-year-old Spc. Anthony Michael Bowden of Fort Bliss. He was charged with

Score one for two Doa Ana County commissioners whom the sheriff accused of violating New Mexico’s Open Meetings Act. The New Mexico attorney genera l ruled Commissioner Chair Billy Garrett and Vice Chair Wayne Hancock were in substantial compliance and committed no wrongdoing. In May of 2015, ABC-7 obtained a copy of the complaint Sheriff

EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Chihuahuas hit three home runs in their 10-4 win over the Oklahoma City Dodgers in Game 2 of the Pacific Coast League Championship SeriesWednesday. El Paso now has a two games to none lead and can win the 2016 PCL title with one more victory in Oklahoma City.

Jurors had to be sequestered Wednesday evening in the trial of David Hamm, the former UTEP football player accused of sexually assaulting a female student in May 2015. David Hamm, 21, is being tried in the 205th District Court. Wednesday morning, the defense showed jurors Instagram messages the victim had exchanged with Hamm. In one

The El Paso Chihuahuas trailed by five runs early Tuesday before coming back to beat Oklahoma City 7-5 in Game 1 of the Pacific Coast League Championship series. The Chihuahuas lead the best-of-five series one game to none. While the ballpark may not have been sold out, GM Brad Taylor, and the players are still

In June Jerry White received a notice from the Bank of the West stating that he needed to pick up the contents of his safe deposit box by Aug, 12, 2016 because they were moving the safe deposit box vault to a new location within the building. White says he also received a call from

The agency in charge of building the downtown trolley system has reported that the project is still on track and on budget, but there will have to be some changes to where exactly the rails go along part of it. The downtown trolley system is being built by the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority with

Some NMSU employees could have one paycheck delayed as a result of new Labor Department guidelines. The new rules are forcing millions of employees to change from exempt to non-exempt status, meaning some who used to receive an annual salary will now earn hourly pay. According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, “Non-exempt employees are

Some NMSU employees could have one paycheck delayed as a result of new Labor Department guidelines. The new rules are forcing millions of employees to change from exempt to non-exempt status, meaning some who used to receive an annual salary will now earn hourly pay. According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, “Non-exempt employees are

country are having to switch millions of employees from salary … to hourly pay, with overtime . at n-m-s-u, some employees will go a full month between paydays! abc-7’s jamie warren joins us live from nmsu with the latest. jamie? the switch affects roughly 800 employees here at nmsu. this email they received says if

Fort Bliss soldier, 21-year-old Anthony Michael Bowden was arrested Tuesday after police say he killed a transgender woman. El Paso Police are not yet saying how he allegedly killed Erykah Tijerina. The body of the 36-year-old was found inside a housing complex on the 200 block of Libson last month. Police say they suspected foul

jail tonight… accused of killing a transgender woman. 21-year-old anthony michael bowden was arrested yesterday. el paso police are not yet saying how he allegedly killed eryka ti-jerina. police found the body of 36-year-old eric tijerina, who went by “eryka” inside a housing complex on the 200 block of libson last month. this is video

LEXINGTON, KY – After a thrilling come-from-behind victory over Battle of I-25 rival New Mexico, the NM State football team is set to take on Kentucky onSaturdayat 2 p.m. MT in Commonwealth Stadium for its final non-conference game before league play begins. The game will be televised on the SEC Alternate Network with Taylor Zarzour

The top station in sunny El Paso is looking for a talented, driven photojournalist for its bureau just across the state line in New Mexico. You must have a strong set of shooting and editing skills. At heart, you must be a storyteller. Las Cruces – the state’s 2nd largest city and home to New

The officers involved in a shooting that led to the death of 36-year-old Juan Gabriel Torres will be not charged by the District Attorney’s Office in Las Cruces, according to Las Cruces police. According to LCPD, Sgt. Michael Henke, along with officers Johnathan Boehne and Christopher Gamez, were justified in their actions when trying to

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