News Stories for November 2009
Stories for Monday, November 30
Stranded Motorists In Fabens Desert Lost For More Than 12 Hours
El Paso County sheriff's deputies began a search and rescue about 7 p.m. Monday when they received a call about two lost motorist near 3300 Indian Trail near Cattleman's Stakehouse.About two hours into the search, deputies reported that the lost motorists could see the headlights of teh search units.Deputies said ...
Snow Pounds Northeast El Paso
As night fell on Northeast El Paso Monday, snow began to pound the area again. At around 6:30 p.m., huge chunks of snow came down rapidly near U.S. 54 and Woodrow Bean Transmountain. The Texas Department of Transportation closed down Woodrow Bean Transmountain Road as a safety precaution.“We’ll take the ...
Judges Court Appearance Postponed
Two local judges were supposed to make their first court appearance Monday after being indicted last week on nepotism charges, but it was postponed.Judges Manuel Barraza and Regina Arditti are accused of violating nepotism laws by hiring family members in their courts.There was no word on why Monday’s appearance was ...
Las Cruces Shooting Leaves 1 Dead
Las Cruces Police are continuing to investigate the death of 18-year-old Jessie Angel Torres who was taken to a local hospital Monday morning with a gunshot wound to his back.Around 10:45 a.m. Monday, police were called to Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces where Torres had been taken. Officers arrived ...
Police: 3 Arrested After Beer Run
A beer run ends in serious charges for one man, police said.Steven Zufelt, 20, now faces felony theft charges.El Paso police said he along with Jorge Juarez, 24, Humberto Juarez, 21, and a 17-year-old stole beer, soda and chips from a 7-Eleven on Lomaland Avenue on Sunday night.Zufelt was charged ...
Snow Leaves Socorro, Horizon With Slick, Muddy Roads
Far East El Paso county areas like Horizon and Socorro got snow fall early Monday morning.The snow was heavy enough to accumulate on roof tops and cars. It didn't stick on the roads, but it created hazardous road conditions.One driver had to be pulled out of the mud off Northloop ...
Icy, Slick Roads Close Roads In Anthony Gap
The New Mexico Department of Transportation said Monday NM404 Road is closed due to icy, slick roadways.NM404 starts from the Texas State line to Anthony, N.M.Officials encourage drivers to use an alternate route.
Las Cruces Sees Rain; Snow Falls At Higher Elevations
It was a rainy day in Las Cruces on Monday unlike the snow in El Paso.10:12 a.m.: The temperature on the digital sign at a Walgreens in Central Las Cruces said it was 41 degrees, and it was raining hard."It's very, very cold out here today," said Martha Morales, from ...
Snow Pounds, Closes UTEP and County Offices
Heavy snow and rain prompted the UTEP campus and the El Paso County Courthouse to shut down Monday afternoon."Well, it's kind of crazy because we live in El Paso," said David Mendoza, a UTEP student.UTEP administrators announced at 2 p.m. all classes and activities would be cancelled at 2:30 p.m."The ...
Snow Storm Closes Transmountain
A strong winter storm has moved into El Paso forcing Texas Department of Transportation authorities to close down Trans Mountain because of snow.TXDOT officials said they closed down Trans Mountian at around 11:30 a.m. Monday after snow fell over the mountain overnight."We come from Ruidoso and it's cold up there ...
"Manhunt Monday" Fugitive Arrested In East El Paso
A tip helped El Paso deputies locate a fugitive Thursday who's been wanted since November 2009.The El Paso County Sheriff's Office received a tip on the whereabouts of James Montez, 21, who was wanted on a charge of escaping while in police custody. He was arrested on Aug. 11, 2008, ...
EPFD: Severe Weather Driving Safety Tips
The El Paso Fire Department responded to over 30 weather related traffic accidents since 7 a.m. Monday.Fire officials are reminding residents of El Paso to use extreme caution when driving on the city’s wet and snow covered streets. Here are a few severe weather driving safety tips:1. Check windshield wiper ...
Southern New Mexico Has Rain, Snow In Higher Elevations
Southern New Mexico saw its fair share of cold and wet weather on Monday, with lots of rain in the lower elevations, and snow in the higher elevations.The temperature hovered in the mid to upper 30s all day in Las Cruces, making for some very wet roads and an uncomfortable ...
EPCC Closes Due To Weather
El Paso Community College told KFOX Monday they plan to close offices at 4:30 p.m. Classes after 5:30 p.m. will be cancelled due to the weather conditions as well.No word about the college's schedule for Tuesday.Check back with kfoxtv.com on closures due to severe weather.
Clint ISD Cancellations Due To Severe Weather
Clint Independent School District schools will remain open for Monday, but all afterschool activities have been cancelled to allow students and parents time to travel home safely, said district officials.All students will be released to go home at the end of the school day.The District will notify parents, students and ...
UTEP Closes Due To Weather
The University of Texas at El Paso will close at 2:30 p.m. Monday. UTEP officials said the university will close for the safety of all students, faculty and staff due to the weather conditions.Only critical facility support personnel and the UTEP Police Department will remain on duty. Those personnel are ...
Toys For Tots Tuesday - Dec. 8
There are just a few days left until Santa Claus comes to town. Unfortunately without a little help, he won't have enough toys for all the kids in the El Paso area.KFOX and the U.S. Marines have partnered up for "Toys for Tots Tuesday" to help raise toys for local ...
Have Breakfast With Santa
What child wouldn't want to talk to Santa in the days just before Christmas and make sure the Big Guy has checked his list twice?Now your child has that chance!On Friday, Dec. 11, Embassy Suites Hotel El Paso will host a "Breakfast with Santa" at its location at 6100 Gateway ...
Canutillo ISD Cancellations Due To Severe Weather
Canutillo Independent School District officials told KFOX Monday all after school activities have been cancelled.Classes will remain in session until further notice, said officials.If weather conditions become unsafe for transportation of students CISD officials will make adjustments to the school schedule for Tuesday.Check back with kfoxtv.com for updates on closures ...
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