News Stories for December 2009
Stories for Thursday, December 31
Las Cruces Saw Changes In 2009 And More To Come In 2010
A new year is upon the City of the Crosses, and with a new year, you'll be sure to see new faces and new changes. One of the biggest changes that will affect the entire state of New Mexico will be cutbacks..“We've got to tighten our belt, we've got to ...
Fire Marshal's Office Conducts Inspections On New Years Eve
As bar patrons get ready to celebrate the new year at a local bar, firefighters are making sure the place is safe to handle the big crowds.The Fire Marshal's Office has been conducting fire code inspections all day on Thursday to prepare for the large crowds at local bars."I think ...
Record Crowd Packs Stadium For Sun Bowl
With record-high attendance, more than 53,700 Sooners, Cardinal and El Paso football fans packed the Sun Bowl Thursday for the 2009 Brut Sun Bowl Game.The final score was Oklahoma 31, and Stanford 27.This year, the Sun Bowl game drew some big names. Former Secretary of State and Stanford alum Condoleezza ...
Tips For Sticking To Fitness Goals
If there's one thing you can count on come New Year’s Day, it's a gym packed with people resolving to lose weight in the new year. But sticking with it is tough. KFOX asked local trainers for some tips on how to see it through.George Manriquez is starting early, working ...
Individual, Corporate Tax Breaks Set To Expire In The New Year
Fifty individual and corporate tax breaks are set to expire New Year Eve, and it could cause a big headache.The tax breaks were left in limbo when members of the U.S. Senate headed home in December without renewing them.The breaks affected include the estate tax, and deductions for college tuition.Most ...
LC Business Looks To Prevent Drinking, Driving
The Booze Bike is a 60-pound moped that will get you home safely if you've have one too many drinks.“None of us want to be responsible for hurting anyone or getting into an accident,” said co-owner of Booze Biker, Terriane Everhart.If you choose to call Booze Bike, don't worry you're ...
Animal Advocate Says It's Too Cold Outside For Animals
Nightly temperatures have been dipping to the freezing mark across the borderland. And animal advocates remind you to provide a warm place for pets.Local animal advocate Rebecca Rojas,contacted KFOX about the condition of her neighbor's dog. She showed KFOX his yard and said the dog was tied up and left ...
New Year Starts Pronunciation Debate
When midnight strikes, we begin the 10th year of the third millennium and 21st century. We also start the first year of this decade. While it hasn't even started this year is already sparking debate.We all knew to party like it was 1999, but this year is bringing in some ...
Texans, Businesses Prepare For New Year's Bash
Reservations for restaurants and hotels are filling up quickly for the New Year’s celebrations and during these tough economic times, that's good news for businesses. Some have even offered more options at a lower cost.This was a bumpy year for many people. "Yeah, 2009, it was real tough," said Luis ...
Stories for Wednesday, December 30
Federal Appeals Court Decides When Officers Should Use Tasers
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that officers should only use Tasers in threatening situations. The decision sets a precedent which could force law enforcement agencies across the country to rethink their use of force policies.The El Paso Police Department's use of force policy allows officers to ...
Sun Metro Schedule For Sun Bowl
Designated shuttle bus routes and schedule: Downtown Location: Union Plaza Transit Terminal, 400 W. San Antonio Time: 9:30 a.m.-noon Frequency: Every 20 minutes until game time Cost: $2.50 round-trip bus fare; $5 per vehicle for parking Location: El Paso Convention Center, across from the Camino Real Hotel Time: 9:30 a.m.-noon ...
2 More People Killed In Juarez
Two people are found dead in Juarez on Wednesday. A woman, who has been identififed by police as Mayte Hernandez, was found with her throat slashed inside a grocery store. The public prosecutor for the investigation of homicides of women is now handling the case. In a separate case, a ...
4 Men Arrested For Selling Guns To Undercover Officers
Four members of the Folk Nation Gang were arrested by El Paso County sheriff's deputies during an undercover operation Tuesday night. During the operation, gang members arranged to exchange firearms for illegal narcotics with undercover deputies. Eric Chapman, Frank Harris, Jamaal Jones and Jerome McCarty were already convicted for felony ...
Southern NM Snow Means Booming Business For Ruidoso
Hotel Ruidoso, as well as many others hotels, motels and cabins in Ruidoso, N.M., are already booked through the new year, which may be a sign the 2010 will be a better one for the economy. Ruidoso’s population is just under 10,000, but there's far more people than that who ...
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Travelers React To New Airport Body Scanners
In the wake of a thwarted alleged terrorist attack Christmas Day, many are seeing increased security measures at airports. Among them are new body scanners that can see through layers of clothing. Some say it's worth a loss of privacy to stay safe, while others believe it's going too far.They've ...
Police Investigate Body Found In West El Paso
El Paso police are investigating after a body was found in an arroyo near Mesa and Argonaut.Someone walking along Mesa spotted the body and called 911. Police responded just before 3:00 p.m. Wednesday.El Paso Police spokesman Sgt. Chris Mears said the remains were of a man, appearing to be in ...
The F.B.I. Is Looking To Hire Hundreds
The FBI says it needs to hire 900 agents before Oct. 1. While the Federal Bureau of Investigation has been more selective in previous years, it's different this time around."Last year we were real particular about certain degrees. This year the gates are pretty wide open," said Andrea Simmons, a ...
Black Ice Causes A String Of Accidents
Melted snow turned into black ice that caused about a dozen accidents early Wednesday morning.Police shut down several roads, including the ramps on the spaghetti bowl.Officers said black ice was also to blame for a five-vehicle crash on U.S. 54 at Hondo Pass, where one truck rolled over.It happened shortly ...
Body Found In Tunnel, Police Investigate As Homicide
Homicide detectives investigated a body found inside a tunnel in far east El Paso late Tuesday night.Red tape, flashing lights and the El Paso Police Command Center marked the scene of what police are calling a suspicious death. Police discovered the body around 7 p.m. Tuesday."I usually come here to ...
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