El Paso Police investigating why police report created in minor collision between off-duty cop, State Rep. Margo
Unfounded allegations of wrongdoing is what El Paso police are calling the actions of some police officers who created a police report following a…
Continue ReadingNaked cave man could get kicked out of mountain
The man who said he’s been living in the area around McKelligon Canyon for three years is squatting on city land. “People come out here…
Continue Reading2 Jaxon’s restaurants close permanently
The Jaxon’s restaurants on Airway and on Remcon in West El Paso have both closed permanently, according to employees that told ABC-7 employees…
Continue ReadingNew Mexico company linked to illness expands peanut recall
A New Mexico food company that produced the peanut butter linked to an outbreak of salmonella poisoning has expanded an ongoing recall of its…
Continue ReadingWoman Charged with Murder following Saturday Morning Stabbing
Las Cruces Police have arrested a woman suspected of a Saturday morning stabbing that resulted in the death of 22-year-old Delia Vasquez. Jacklyne P.…
Continue ReadingThe New York Times: El Paso Schools Confront Scandal of Students Who ‘Disappeared’ at Test Time
It sounded at first like a familiar story: school administrators, seeking to meet state and federal standards, fraudulently raised students’…
Continue ReadingTwo Las Cruces parks set on fire in just two months
Las Cruces park officials estimate it will cost $300,000 to replace bathrooms at Young Park after the building was set on fire. Marcus Garcia, 16,…
Continue ReadingLas Cruces Police warn people not to shoot within city limits
Las Cruces Police are encouraging gun enthusiasts to utilize the Butterfield Shooting Range and refrain from illegally firing weapons within city…
Continue ReadingWind advisory issued for El Paso area
The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a wind advisory through 9 p.m. today for El Paso and the surrounding area. It is expected to get…
Continue ReadingWalmart Workers Threaten Black Friday Action
The latest news in the Walmart labor protests — which have included walkouts and marches in Dallas, San Diego, Chicago and Los Angeles —…
Continue ReadingFire marshal urges residents to plan escape routes
This is Fire Prevention Week and the El Paso Fire Department is urging everyone to take time this week and make sure they have not just one, but two…
Continue ReadingTeen in hospital after Fabens apartment fire
A teenager is in the hospital after emergency crews say he tried to go back into a burning building in Fabens. This happened early Friday morning at…
Continue ReadingVP Debate Fact Check
Vice President Joe Biden has mangled a heaping helping of facts over the years. Despite being newer to presidential-campaign politics, Republican…
Continue ReadingNMSU students create self-sustaining community
If you’ve ever eaten at the 100 West Cafe at New Mexico State University, you’ve probably enjoyed the taste of fresh produce grown right…
Continue ReadingUTEP’s 2012 basketball team taking it back to the ’80s with retro poster, throwback uniforms
The UTEP basketball team is turning back the clock in a bid to recapture the magic of the winningest decade in program history. “Bringin’…
Continue ReadingWho is MountainStar Sports Group President Alan Ledford?
Alan Ledford was announced as MountainStar Sports Group president during a news conference on Thursday, Oct. 11 in El Paso. “There are many…
Continue ReadingRapper Nelly’s tour bus stopped at Sierra Blanca checkpoint; bodyguard arrested for heroin, pot
A U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint in Sierra Blanca, Texas famous for arresting celebrities on drug charges has arrested a person associated with the…
Continue ReadingTexas Education Commissioner visits EP, talks EPISD
El Paso hasn’t seen the Texas education commissioner in about 5 years. “I think it’s about time we see a commissioner,”…
Continue ReadingLas Cruces man charged with child abuse following DWI arrest
A Las Cruces man previously convicted for driving under the influence was charged with child abuse on Monday evening after police believe he consumed…
Continue ReadingState rests case in retrial of mom charged in death of 3-year-old daughter
The state rested its case in the retrial of 30-year-old Yara Perez Wednesday. Perez has been charged with murder in the death of her daughter,…
Continue ReadingEl Pasoan held on federal child porn charges denied bond
A federal judge denied bail for an El Paso man charged with possession and distribution of child pornography. Mark Edward Erhardt, 44, is a former…
Continue ReadingNMSU Board of Regents officially names Manuel Pacheco interim president
The New Mexico State University Board of Regents on Wednesday morning named Manuel Pacheco, 71, as the interim president of the university following…
Continue ReadingMom of stabbing victim says daughter tried fighting off attacker
A woman who survived a man’s alleged stabbing spree said she didn’t know the attacker who violently car-jacked her early Monday. Wayne…
Continue ReadingEPISD rejects former Bowie high principal’s appeal for job
Former Bowie High Principal Dr. Jesus Chavez asked the El Paso Independent School District Board to consider giving him his job back, but in an…
Continue ReadingReport: Number of businesses owned by women doubles across the nation
It’s the age of the businesswoman. A new report by American Express OPEN shows the number of businesses owned by women has doubled across the…
Continue ReadingStorms expected Thursday and Friday
One more nice day on Wednesday before storms move in here Thursday and Friday. Expect about a 20 percent of rain and storms both days. As the system…
Continue Reading4 sentenced in NM border-town gun smuggling case
Four people have been sentenced for their roles in a New Mexico gun smuggling ring that prosecutors say shipped nearly 200 guns to Mexican drug…
Continue ReadingPower outage affects more than 6,000 in Lower Valley
El Paso Electric website indicates at least 6,000-plus customers without power in the Lower Valley. The aArea stretches from Ascarate, east on…
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