US REGULATOR ACCUSES EL PASO ENERGY FIRM OF FRAUD
The US Securities and Exchange Commission said Friday it had charged Texas-based El Paso Corporation, a major energy firm, with fraud for improperly overstating its oil and gas reserves to investors.
"US regulator accuses El Paso energy firm of fraud," by AFP, July 11, 2008. [link
EL PASO ELECTRIC MEETS RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARDS
A renewable energy group said that Southwestern Public Service, a division of Xcel Energy, and El Paso Electric both meet the minimum standards for renewable energy sources in the state of New Mexico.
"El Paso Electric Meets Renewable Energy Standards," by Trading Markets, July 10, 2008. [link
FLOOD OF ASYLUM-SEEKERS ARRIVE IN EL PASO
Immigration lawyers representing the El Paso-area asylum-seekers say they have never seen such a flood of people seeking a haven from violence in Mexico. Up until recently, most asylum requests in this sector were made by people who said they were being persecuted by Mexico's ruling party because of their political activities.
"More seeking asylum on U.S.-Mexico border," by , Alicia A. Caldwell, July 11, 2008. [link
NEW BINGO HALL PLANNED FOR EL PASO
"We selected the El Paso market for its strong demographics and low level of current competition. Our new bingo hall will be a welcome addition to our portfolio."
Littlefield Corporation announces that it has executed a lease in El Paso, Texas for a new bingo hall. The new bingo hall is scheduled to open in late September.
"Littlefield Corporation Announces New El Paso Bingo Hall," by Business Wire, July 9, 2008. [link
WASHINGTON HOMICIDE SUSPECT ARRESTED AT EL PASO BORDER
A man accused of a fatal gang shooting seven years ago in Yakima has been arrested in El Paso, Texas, crossing the border from Mexico.
Customs and Border Protection says the 26-year-old man, Salvador Nava, presented his identification and declared his U.S. citizenship at 4 a.m. Sunday in a pedestrian inspection area. Officers discovered a murder warrant and booked him into the jail in El Paso for extradition to Yakima.
He's accused of firing the shots that killed Antone Masovero in May 2001 in a car in Yakima. Police say the shooting was gang-related.
"Yakima homicide suspect arrested at El Paso," by the Houston Chronicle, July 7, 2008. [link
EL PASOAN SETS AMERICAN RECORD IN 50-METER FREESTYLE
Dara Torres was back in the pool at the U.S. Olympic trials Saturday, easily advancing out of the 50-meter freestyle preliminaries but seeing Lara Jackson break her American record in the event.
Jackson, a 21-year-old from El Paso, Texas, surprised herself by going six-tenths below her previous best.
"I'm shocked,'' she said. "It's awesome. But it's not about what you do in the prelims and semis. I've got to do it in the finals and make the team.'
"Lara Jackson sets American record in 50 free," by Sports Illustrated, July 5, 2008. [link
LOCALLY BASED "DOS LUNAS" TEQUILA GETS HIGH-STATUS NOD
Across the street from Villa O, actor Brendan Fraser (The Mummy, Bedazzled, Gods and Monsters) turned up at the gourmet Mexican eatery Trece on Wednesday. Chef Reuben Peck personally prepared some of his specialties, such as lobster nachos, for the movie star and his friends.
On his way out, Brendan toasted the Trece crew with high-dollar Dos Lunas tequila.
"Alan Peppard: Glamour on parade at revamped Stoneleigh Hotel," by Alan Peppard, Dallas Morning News, June 29, 2008. [link
THIRD INTOXICATED SOLIDER ACCUSED OF KILLING A CIVILIAN IN 6 MONTHS
This year, a New York Times examination of killings in this country by veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan found that drinking or drug use was frequently involved in the crimes. Last month, a soldier at Fort Bliss, outside El Paso, was charged with killing a woman in a drunken-driving accident — the third intoxicated soldier there accused of killing a civilian in six months, said the commander, Maj. Gen. Harold B. Bromberg.
"After the Battle, Fighting the Bottle at Home," by Lizette Alvarez, New York Times, July 8, 2008. [link
UTEP BRINGS SOMOANS ONTO GRIDIRON
"There are at least six Samoans on the team, and one of them is from American Samoa," Misa-Amituanai said. "I felt real comfortable there on my recruiting trip. I didn't feel out of place."
In past years, El Paso, Texas, might have seemed like an odd destination for a Samoan from California. But that was before Mike Price arrived at UTEP four years ago.
Price had a long history of recruiting Samoans when he was at Washington State from 1989 to 2002, and he has brought that philosophy to the Miners.
"Lesson learned: All-star Misa-Amituanai never let up in school," by Tom Shanahan, North County Times, July 11, 2008. [link
EL PASO CORPORATION ANNOUNCES PIPELINE EXPANSION
El Paso Corporation announced today an expansion of the Colorado Interstate Gas Company natural gas pipeline transmission system that serves the Raton Basin.
"El Paso Corporation Announces Expansion of Raton Basin Pipeline," by CNNMoney , July 8, 2008. [link
EL PASO MAN ARRESTED FOR WEEKEND MURDER
Las Cruces police have arrested a man wanted in El Paso, Texas, for a shooting that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old girl.
"Texas man arrested in N.M. for weekend shooting," by AP, July 9, 2008. [link
EX-MARINE SENTENCED TO PRISON
A former Marine from El Paso, Texas has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after he admitted stealing nearly 40-thousand dollars from the bank accounts of fellow soldiers stationed in Iraq.
"Ex-Marine Sentenced To Prison," by KXNT, July 8, 2008. [link
NURSES HELP PLAN NEW HOSPITAL
Nurses were at the table during planning for the new, 275,000-square-foot Sierra Providence East Medical Center in El Paso, Texas. CEO Sally Hurt-Steffen says architects and builders really listened to the nursing viewpoint, which included the consideration of an aging nurse work force.
"Nurses have their say in planning of El Paso hospital," by SmartBrief, July 11, 2008. [link
CENTENARIAN HAS SEEN A LOT OF HISTORY
Teddy Roosevelt was president the year Lula Johnston was born in El Paso, Texas. Seventeen presidents and 100 years later, Ms. Johnston plans on casting a vote in November's election.
Ms. Johnston, who says she has voted in every presidential election since she became eligible to register, turned 100 years old on Sunday. Family and friends gathered the week before for an early birthday celebration. The party featured 100 pink roses and the release of 100 balloons.
"Centenarian has seen a lot of history," by Meg Mirshak, Augusta Chronicle, July 10, 2008. [link
