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Local leaders to examine where Port of Entry Zoning bill went awry
A piece of legislation, dubbed the Tornillo Port of Entry Bill, would have given the county zoning authority over the new port of entry in Tornillo. Instead, the bill died in the legislative session in Austin. Now local leaders plan to examine where the bill went wrong. County Judge Veronica ...
Update: Families let back in their homes after brush fire burns across state line
Residents in El Paso's west side were let back in their homes after several fire crews from multiple departments worked to battle a series of brush fires that spanned across the state line Monday. The fire started just after 4 p.m. Monday, a fire started on a river levee behind Santa Teresa ...
Navy dolphins discover rare torpedo
There are dolphins in the Navy? Let’s get by that question with a resounding yes and move on. The find is an extremely rare torpedo called a Howell. The weapon is marked with USN No. 24 and dates back nearly 130 years. The fish was on the cutting edge of ...
Update: Missing Clint man returns home, Silver Alert canceled
A Clint man who had been missing for a week has returned home, prompting a Silver Alert to be canceled. A spokesperson for the New Mexico State Police Department said Victor Vargas, 72, returned home Saturday morning. NMSPD had issued a Silver Alert in New Mexico, in conjunction with the ...
UTEP students win $110,000 in competition for start-up businesses
Think of a competition like "American Idol," except instead of dreaming of fame and recording contracts, a group of UTEP students are dreaming of starting a business. They won $10,000 in March at a competition that allowed them to qualify for last Friday's UT Horizon Fund Student Investment Competition. They ...
NMSU hosts transportation officials from across the border
Officials from both sides of the border were in class Thursday at New Mexico State University getting a lesson on the Geographic Information System, or GIS. The class is led by Randy Carr, GIS coordinator; it's a three-day crash course on this system that he usually teaches in a semester. ...
Experts predict drought could make for dangerous mosquito season
The mosquito season is just around the corner, and experts say those in the borderland could have a greater chance of contracting West Nile virus. This year, scientists predict the mosquito season will be a lot worse this year than last year because of the drought. "I hate them with ...
Tenants of apartments facing condemnation invite KFOX14 inside
The city of El Paso wants to condemn a central apartment complex, citing 20 violations of city code. KFOX14 first reported the problem and on Tuesday, caught up with landlord Jesus Gonzalez who said his apartments are safe. That lead to more residents coming forward to invite KFOX14 into their ...
El Paso restaurant workers mixed on federal DWI recommendations
In an effort to reduce the amount of drunken driving related deaths, the National Transportation Safety Board recommended lowering the blood alcohol content from 0.08 to 0.05. The recommendation to lower the legal drinking limit is getting mixed reaction, especially from the American Beverage Institute, a restaurant trade association. Studies ...
New law to help speed process of hiring medical examiner for El Paso
Gov. Rick Perry signed a new bill into law, making it easier for El Paso County to finally hire a chief medical examiner. The new law allows counties to hire a licensed out-of-state medical examiner. The position has been open for three years because of a shortage of licensed doctors ...
Rio Grande will remain dry for awhile
According to water officials, the Rio Grande will remain dry this month because of the drought that's been affecting the borderland. Low water levels at Elephant Butte Dam have forced water officials to hold off from releasing water into the Rio Grande until June. According to the National Weather Service, ...
Local program helps artist gain competitive edge in public arts
A program in the Borderland which began by the city of El Paso Museum and Cultural Arts Department is intended to provide new artists in the Borderland the opportunity to work closely in public arts projects around town as they gain valuable experience by established artists. Patricia Dablin is the ...
Driver runs away from overnight crash
Police are investigating a hit-and-run after a driver crashes in west El Paso. The accident happened just after 3 a.m. Thursday on Thunderbird Drive and Twin Hills Drive. Police said the white Toyota Matrix also hit a residential gas meter but firefighters determined the meter was not leaking and there was ...
Violent crime numbers drop despite popular opinion
New numbers released by the Bureau of Justice shows the number of violent crimes nationwide is going down; however another study finds many people are convinced the country is becoming more dangerous. Researchers believe reports of local crime, combined with mass shootings like the movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colo., ...
FBI conducts early morning raids in Anthony, N.M.
The FBI and raided several homes in Anthony, N.M. Wednesday morning. Officials told KFOX14 they're calling it a multi-agency operation. KFOX14 was at the scene when one of those homes near Old Field Circle and Ponwood Lane was being investigated. Neighbors said they were jolted out of their beds after ...
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