Local News + Statewide News

Longuemare Rd. sees facelift

Officials unveiled a Lower Valley road project that received a much-needed facelift. The improvements were made at the intersection of Carl Longuemare Rd., Carnes Rd. and Socorro Rd.

Candidate demands recount

Two days after the runoff election results came in, one race is being contested. The challenger, Sam Morgan is asking for a recount after the votes for each candidate differ by only 22 votes.

Safety tips on how to reduce deadly accidents

A sixteen-year-old teenager was killed Sunday while trying to fix a flat tire on the side of the road.

Well failure prompts possible water outages

County officials warned water users within the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority to immediately begin conserving water after a well failure.

Lawyers request dismissal of former judge's corruption case

Former County Judge Anthony Cobos' lawyers are asking the judge to dismiss his corruption case.

County settles on deputy-involved shooting

El Paso County Commissioners have agreed to a settlement with Juan Ortegon who was shot by former Deputy Constable Mario Ramos back in 2008.

Teen killed in hit-and-run identified

A 16-year-old boy was killed by a hit-and-run driver in East El Paso.

U.S. Amateur Public Links Qualifier: First Round results

Qualifying for the 88th U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship will be held at Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course in El Paso, Texas, on June 17 and 18, 2013.

Woman found guilty on animal cruelty

After deliberating just under four hours a jury convicted Sharon Duttle on 21 counts that include everything from dog fighting to extreme animal cruelty.     

TX mom fights robber, runs him over with car

CNN — A robbery victim in Texas turns the tables on her attacker. Police say a man armed with a knife hid inside the woman's van. The mother fought back and nd sent the armed robber to the hospital.

TX residents shave their heads for cancer research

CNN — There are a number of people in Abilene, Texas with very distinct haircuts today, or to be more accurate, no haircuts at all. They shaved their heads over the weekend for a good cause. It's not your typical hair cut when at the end, you g

Deputies: Woman beaten while holding child in arms

Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office investigators say a man wanted on charges that he beat his girlfriend in the face while she held their 11-month-old son surrendered to authorities on Sunday.

2 hiring events slated for June for people with disabilities

Workforce Solutions Upper Rio Grande will be hosting 2 hiring fairs for ReadyOne this week at both Lower Valley & Northeast Employment Centers.

A simple story, complicated by politics

 

World's largest swim lesson at Wet 'N' Wild

Wet -N-Wild Waterworld is hosting a great event called the World's Largest Swim Lesson at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18, at Wet N Wild Waterworld, 8804 S. Desert Blvd.