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May 2014 story: Chopper Crashes at Fort Bliss
A military helicopter went down last night at approximately 8:15 p.m. in FortBliss’ northern training area. An 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade…
Continue ReadingTwo dead in rollover on I-10 near Van Horn
Two people are dead after a rollover accident on I-10 Saturday afternoon. Department of Public Safety spokesperson Sgt Elizabeth Barney tells ABC-7…
Continue ReadingBusinesses reaping the benefits of ballpark crowds
Friday and Saturday marked the first weekend the El Paso Chihuahuas hosted games at Southwest University Park. Downtown businesses near the ballpark…
Continue ReadingRep. Naomi Gonzalez in jail
ABC-7 confirmed with Travis County jail officials, State Rep. Naomi Gonzalez turned herself in Friday night. Gonzalez is serving time after being…
Continue ReadingSouthwest University Park produces a lot of foul balls
El Paso baseball fans are right on top of the action at Southwest University Park. In fact, you are so close to the field, unless you sit behind the…
Continue ReadingEl Paso Fire Dept. puts out house fire in Lower Valley
Firefighters with the El Paso Fire Department responded to a Condition 3 fire on the 200 block of Whittier Drive in the Lower Valley shortly after…
Continue ReadingDona Ana Sheriff’s deputy who hit,killed pedestrian won’t be charged with vehicular homicide
The Dona Ana Sheriff’s deputy who was driving 114 mph when she hit and killed a pedestrian on April 1 will not be charged with vehicular…
Continue ReadingState Rep. Naomi Gonzalez sentenced to jail time for 2013 DWI conviction
State Representative Naomi Gonzalez was sentenced to jail time for drinking and driving and causing a wreck in 2013. Gonzalez will spend 15 days in…
Continue ReadingVacant home catches fire in South-Central El Paso
Fire crews are investigating the cause of a fire that happened at a vacant home in South-Central El Paso late Thursday night. It happened before…
Continue ReadingDeadly rollover crash victim’s family speaks to ABC-7
A devastating day for several El Paso families. Three El Paso men who worked at the West Texas Detention Facility are dead. The Hudspeth County…
Continue ReadingSpecial Report: Blurred jurisdiction lines
The city of El Paso is growing and changing month by month. Many of those changes have come from annexations on the far east side. And they’re…
Continue ReadingParvo and distemper outbreaks affecting El Paso animals
The City of El Paso Animal Services Division is warning the public about a high number of cases of animals with parvo and distemper being brought to…
Continue ReadingNames of 3 killed in rollover near Sierra Blanca released
Late afternoon May 1 Story: The names have been released of the three detention officers killed in an early morning crash near Sierra Blanca…
Continue ReadingEWG warns of pesticides, local farm pesticide free
At Anthony Youth Farm in southern New Mexico produce is grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers. The land is a partnership between the…
Continue ReadingDona Ana Sheriff’s deputies continue looking for man wanted in animal cruelty case
ABC-7 has obtained photos of puppies infested with ticks that are at the heart of an animal cruelty investigation in Mesilla, New Mexico.…
Continue ReadingHome destroyed by fire in Socorro, family displaced
A family of four was forced out of their home after a fire erupted in the garage early Wednesday morning on the 9900 block of Laurie Jo Lane in…
Continue ReadingIdentity released of woman killed in crash after her car plunged into canal near Fabens
The woman killed in Wednesday’s early morning crash has been identified as 36-year-old Amanda Duran of Fabens. El Paso County Sheriff’s…
Continue ReadingHigh school teacher arrested in Las Cruces for alleged sexual contact with a student
A teacher at Centennial High School in Las Cruces has been arrested after police suspected him of alleged sexual contact with a student. Phillip…
Continue ReadingDespite loss Chihuahuas excited to play at home, Tuesday game near a sellout
After two weeks of playing on the road and living out of suitcases, the El Paso Chihuahuas finally played at ‘home’ Monday night. It was…
Continue ReadingLas Cruces mother charged with child abuse
A Las Cruces mother is suspected of punishing her children in a cruel way. Las Cruces Police charged Cynthia Mora with two counts of negligent child…
Continue ReadingChihuahuas Arrive in El Paso
The El Paso Chihuahuas have arrived at the El Paso International Airport for tonight’s ball park opener. ABC-7’s Asher Wildman is live…
Continue ReadingFinal touches added to ballpark, gates open Monday
Final touches were being added to the Southwest University Park less than 24 hours before baseball fans pack the stands for the first time. But now…
Continue ReadingFire displaces residents of apartment complex
Residents from a west El Paso apartment complex are without a home Sunday morning. A fire destroyed four apartments part of the Colores Del Sol…
Continue ReadingFrancis presides over historic day of 4 popes
Pope Francis declared Popes John XXIII and John Paul II saints before some 800,000 people on Sunday in an unprecedented ceremony made even more…
Continue ReadingIt’s dusty out there: ABC-7 StormTRACK Weather Complete Coverage
High winds and dust have returned to the borderland. A strong low pressure system is moving into New Mexico at this time. Southwest winds are…
Continue ReadingParents react to former music teacher arrested for child porn.
Homeland Security Investigations arrested Albert Hibbert for allegedly having child pornography. Hibbert is a former music teacher who taught at…
Continue ReadingNMSU confirms that Sim Bhullar has declared for NBA Draft
New Mexico State men’s basketball head coach Marvin Menzies announced on Friday, April 25 that center Sim Bhullar has decided to forego his…
Continue ReadingLooking back at Cohen Stadium’s opening 24 years ago
There are four days left until opening night at Southwest University Park. Twenty-four years ago, Cohen Stadium opened its gates for the first time…
Continue ReadingEl Paso City Rep. questions if school district encourages costly sprawl
An El Paso city representative recently questioned if the Socorro Independent School District is contributing to costly sprawl. “Anytime you go…
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