An auto-theft ring of 13 people was broken up Friday following an investigation by local, state and federal agencies. Investigators raided a "chop shop" operation in the 1000 block of Kessler Drive where early estimates suggest more than $500,000 in stolen vehicles and parts were recovered. The 13 arrested are: Sean Doss, 26; Nicolas Falcon, 34; Miguel Valiente, 32; Derek Tejeda, 22; Jorge Rodriguez, 22; Nancy Lomas, 31; Monica Borjon, 31; Eugene Rodriguez, 21; David Villalobos, 25; Ramon Martinez, 50; Robby Doss, 41; Christopher Belt, 26; and Ruben Corona, 32. Most of the suspects are from El Paso.
11/7/2009
Album ID: 883591
Photos by El Paso Police Department
A Christmas Fair begins
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A Christmas Fair 2009: Noel a Paris, sponsored by The Junior League of El Paso features Arts, crafts, gifts and gourmet treats from more than 200 merchants. It continues from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Sunday at the El Paso Convention Center.
11/7/2009
Album ID: 883566
Photos by Ruben Ramirez
Chapin vs. Andress 11/06/09
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11/7/2009
Album ID: 883562
Photos by Mark Lambie
Bowie vs. Jefferson 11/06/09
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11/7/2009
Album ID: 883557
Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times
Chopin Music Festival
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The 2009 el Paso Chopin Music Festival wrapped up Oct. 31 with its final concert. New York pianist Agustin Anievas performed the final concert at the Chamizal National Memorial.
11/6/2009
Album ID: 883328
Photos by Heriberto Ibarra / El Paso Times
Del Sol Halloween reunion
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Del Sol Medical Center's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit had a Halloween reunion party for babies treated at the hospital's unit. The event was Oct. 30 and included a costume contest.
11/6/2009
Album ID: 883326
Photos by Heriberto Ibarra / El Paso Times
ReadyOne Industries open house
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ReadyOne Industries had an open house to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness. The Oct. 30 event included lunch, mariachi music and a talent show.
11/6/2009
Album ID: 883316
Photos by Heriberto Ibarra / El Paso Times
West Side Bowl: Coronado vs. Franklin
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For nine games the Coronado High School football team's formula for victory has been to run the ball, play stonewall defense and manage the clock. And that's exactly what the Thunderbirds did to get victory No. 10, a 41-13 triumph over West Side rival Franklin on Thursday night in the Sun Bowl.
11/6/2009
Album ID: 882696
Photos by Mark Lambie
Tower of Power
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The soul and funk band Tower of Power performed Oct. 29 at the Plaza Theatre.
11/5/2009
Album ID: 882506
Photos by Heriberto Ibarra / El Paso Times
ESC banquet
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Administrators with Education Service Center-Region 19 recognized 158 regional schools at its annual Hall of Fame banquet.
The schools were acknowledged for receiving exemplary or recognized ratings from the Texas Education Agency.