New Mexico's two senators today introduced legislation intended to smooth the way for a new generation of small nuclear power reactors.

Authorities use DNA to link suspect to killing of man on Isleta SW

Bernalillo County Sheriff's detectives arrested 36-year-old Christopher Sanchez last night on suspicion of killing Luis Maldonado on Feb. 7, court records show.

Sanchez was  identified as a suspect early on, but in the last several days technicians from the Metropolitan Forensic Science Center were able to provide the definitive connection based on blood evidence found on the Sanchez's boots, BCSO spokeswoman Erin Kinnard Thompson tells ABQJournal.com.

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The man contended sexual encounter was consensual

School superintendent cites tough economic situation as reason for proposal's defeat

Charges stem from outburst Thursday evening during hearing in state District Court

Authorities say three people died of smoke inhalation in the mobile home fire

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Head north for early-season ski fix

Sipapu will be the first ski area to open in New Mexico for the 2009/2010 ski season on Saturday.

Lift tickets will be $15.00 for adults and seniors - $10.00 for teens and kids. Lift No. 1 will be open with 865 vertical feet and one intermediate trail. Lift No.2 will be open with the Practice Slope.

Check out the area's web site for more details.

A man police say was driving drunk and slammed into a family of five in Northeast Albuquerque has been arrested

 KOAT-TV reports that the accident happened near Sandia Casino on Tramway. Police say Ismael Cardenas crossed into the wrong lane and slammed into a van driven by Vanessa Muller. Four young children were in the car.

The family was hospitalized and treated for minor injuries.

Officials with the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department said Ismael Cardenas is facing a number of charges including DWI and drug possession. He is being held at MDC on a $5,000 bond.

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Bruce King's body to lie in state at the capitol 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Former Gov. Bruce King will lie in state at the Capitol today, and former President Bill Clinton is scheduled to attend his funeral Saturday in Moriarty, the family said.
    The three-term governor will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    The funeral will be in the Moriarty High School gymnasium on Saturday, starting at 10 a.m.