Month: April 2019

Police arrested a man accused of pointing a gun at a woman during a road rage incident Tuesday morning. Adam Cardenas Jr. 23, of the 700 block of Indian Hollow Road, is charged with one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Investigators learned the woman was traveling east on Lohman Avenue about 9

President Donald Trump says he’s accepted the resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen. Trump announced the resignation in a tweet on Sunday. Two sources said Nielsen went to the White House Sunday to speak with Trump following their trip to the border late last week. The people say she has been frustrated by difficulty

Deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested a wanted sex offender Tuesday at a residence in the Lower Valley. The sheriff’s office said deputies with the Fugitive Apprehension and Warrants Section arrested 36-year-old Michael Gonzalez on the 400 block of Schutz Dr. Deputies were conducting an investigation at a residence on Schutz, and

Deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested a wanted sex offender Tuesday at a residence in the Lower Valley. The sheriff’s office said deputies with the Fugitive Apprehension and Warrants Section arrested 36-year-old Michael Gonzalez on the 400 block of Schutz Dr. Deputies were conducting an investigation at a residence on Schutz, and

Mexico marked the 100th anniversary on Wednesday of the assassination of Emiliano Zapata, one of the main heroes of the 1910-1917 revolution who was gunned down by government soldiers over his unyielding defense of peasants. President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador particularly identifies with Zapata. Both are from southern Mexico, in a country where politics have

Mexico marked the 100th anniversary on Wednesday of the assassination of Emiliano Zapata, one of the main heroes of the 1910-1917 revolution who was gunned down by government soldiers over his unyielding defense of peasants. President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador particularly identifies with Zapata. Both are from southern Mexico, in a country where politics have

President Donald Trump’s support for shifting more power to states took a back seat Wednesday to his affinity for oil and gas production as he aimed to make it harder for states to block pipelines and other energy projects due to environmental concerns. At the urging of business groups, Trump signed two executive orders designed

President Donald Trump’s support for shifting more power to states took a back seat Wednesday to his affinity for oil and gas production as he aimed to make it harder for states to block pipelines and other energy projects due to environmental concerns. At the urging of business groups, Trump signed two executive orders designed

Ever pragmatic, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday that she’d like to see a woman on the 2020 presidential ticket – but she’s not insisting on it. The California Democrat said in an interview with The Associated Press on Wednesday that it shouldn’t be surprising that a few men have risen to the top of

Ever pragmatic, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday that she’d like to see a woman on the 2020 presidential ticket – but she’s not insisting on it. The California Democrat said in an interview with The Associated Press on Wednesday that it shouldn’t be surprising that a few men have risen to the top of

A 27-year-old man died in a California hospital after he suffered a brain hemorrhage while detained by U.S. immigration authorities, his wife said Wednesday, demanding to know what caused his injury and whether he received appropriate medical care in custody. Melissa Castro said she was called Feb. 8 by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement official

A 27-year-old man died in a California hospital after he suffered a brain hemorrhage while detained by U.S. immigration authorities, his wife said Wednesday, demanding to know what caused his injury and whether he received appropriate medical care in custody. Melissa Castro said she was called Feb. 8 by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement official

A Las Cruces businessman is jumping in the race for Congress and wants to unseat Democratic U.S. Rep. Xochitl Torres Small. The Federal Election Commission website shows that Chris Mathys has filed papers to seek the Republican nomination in the 2020 election for New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District. Mathys joins former state lawmaker Yvette Herrell

Elizabeth Warren raised $6 million during her first quarter as a presidential candidate, her campaign reported Wednesday, less than some of her rivals but enough to quiet doubts about her ability to stay competitive in the chase for money. The haul is the first sign of whether the Massachusetts senator’s unique approach to fundraising is

A New Mexico magistrate judge has been censured by the state Supreme Court for alleged acts of willful misconduct against a neighbor. The Alamogordo Daily News reported on Tuesday that Otero County Magistrate Judge Steve Guthrie gave up his right to a formal hearing as part of a stipulation agreement that also involved public censure

Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday called for Texas’ first sales tax increase in nearly 30 years as Republican leaders who promised to boost money for classrooms and cut property taxes struggle to achieve both with just weeks left to deliver. The plan would push the sales tax rate to 7.25%, tying Texas with California for

The Army Corps of Engineers has awarded contracts totaling nearly $1 billion to replace short barriers with tall fences along two sections of the U.S.-Mexico border. The Corps of Engineers said in a statement Wednesday that 46 miles (74 kilometers) of fencing will be installed near Columbus, New Mexico, and 11 miles (18 kilometers) will

The risk of being kidnapped or taken hostage is being added to the travel advisories issued by the State Department. State Department advisories have until now included warnings about such things as crime, civil unrest or the potential for terrorism. The new “K” indicator for the potential to be kidnapped is being issued for 35

The UTEP community will come together on Wednesday to honor President Dr. Diana Natalicio. IF YOU MISSED THE EVENT, WATCH THE REPLAY BELOW: Dr. Natalicio is stepping down as President after 30 years of leading UTEP. The “Thank You for 30” event will take place at noon at Centennial Plaza. It’s free and open to

Educators and health experts are looking for new ways to fight the flood of electronic cigarette’s in schools across the country. Various local and national health groups have gone on the record calling the use of E-cigs an epidemic issue that is the most prevalent and the most dangerous amongst young people. While some people

Las Cruces Police have arrested Daniel Madrid who allegedly strangled his pregnant girlfriend and kept her from leaving the house on Tuesday evening. Police say the argument began around 8 PM on Tuesday and the argument eventually turned physical. Madrid allegedly held her down and forced her to stay in the house. The woman was

A gas explosion that partially collapsed a North Carolina building and set it ablaze Wednesday morning killed one person and injured more than a dozen others, police said. Police cars blocked the streets near the explosion near downtown Durham. A thick, acrid smoke hung over the shopping district and helicopters circled overhead. Television station video

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz launched a heartland tour in reliably GOP Kansas on Tuesday, saying he can win the presidential race as an independent candidate by drawing much of his support from disaffected Republicans. Schultz spent part of a town hall meeting on the University of Kansas campus pushing back against Democrats’ arguments that

Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont unveiled a new version of his “Medicare for All” plan on Wednesday, shaking up the 2020 presidential race by reopening the debate over his call to eliminate private health insurance. “It is not a radical idea to say that in the United States, every American who goes to a doctor

Several hundred Honduran migrants, many carrying young children, set out in a caravan for that country’s border with Guatemala on Wednesday, hoping to reach the United States. Some of those who gathered at the San Pedro Sula bus station said they can’t support their families with what they can earn in Honduras and are seeking

The Border Patrol is reporting groups of migrants are now crossing the border without turning themselves into Border Patrol agents. Monday night, the border patrol apprehended a group of migrants at Executive and Rio Bravo about three miles from the area of the border they most likely crossed. It happened on the corner just outside

White Sands Missile Range will be closed Wednesday due to a wind advisory, a spokesperson confirmed with ABC-7. The National Monument is expected to operate with normal hours on Thursday. Visiting information can be found on the monument’s website. The ABC-7 StormTRACK Weather team is forecasting high wind gusts Wednesday. For the latest weather updates,

With strong winds expected across the Borderland on Wednesday, the City of El Paso Environmental Services Department (ESD) is reminding people how to recover trash or recycling bins that may be blown away or lost. Residents who have lost a bin may call 3-1-1 or 212-6000 to have it replaced. If you find a container,

Workforce Solutions Borderplex is hosting a job fair on Wednesday. The event is free, with more than 45 employers expected to be in attendance. The fair is from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at The Radisson Hotel on 1770 Airway Blvd. Job seekers are advised to come dressed professionally and with plenty of copies of

Former New Mexico State guard Jonathan Gibson is back with the Boston Celtics after signing a deal with the team Tuesday. Gibson appeared in four games last season with Boston and averaged 8.5 points per contest. He was listed on the team’s roster Tuesday night in a win over the Wizards but did not play