List/Grid Author Archives: Associated Press
Border agents on trial in civil rights case
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Two U.S. Border Patrol agents are standing trial on federal charges of violating the civil rights of four men caught smuggling. The Arizona Daily Star reports... Read more »
Sens. reach deal on background checks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two key senators have reached a bipartisan deal on expanding background checks to more gun buyers, a Senate aide and lobbyist said today, an agreement that could... Read more »
John Denver foundation HQ for sale
SNOWMASS VILLAGE, Colo. (AP) — The 950-acre property that John Denver bought in the late 1970s as headquarters for his Windstar Foundation is being sold, a move seen by some... Read more »
Immigrant licenses up for vote in Colo.
DENVER (AP) — Colorado lawmakers are considering a proposal to provide driver’s licenses for people who are in the country illegally. The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected hear testimony and... Read more »
Broadcasters fret about ‘Zero TV’ homes
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Some people have had it with TV. They’ve had enough of the 100-plus channel universe. They don’t like timing their lives around network show schedules. They’re... Read more »
Hopis allowed to take 40 golden eaglets
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is allowing the Hopi Tribe to collect 40 nesting golden eagles this year for use in religious ceremonies. The agency... Read more »
Does typing have a future?
DALLAS (AP) — The time-honored skill of typing is still helpful, but it’s becoming less necessary. And that raises the question: Does typing have a future? In high schools and... Read more »
APD task force honored by feds
Homeland Security Investigations is honoring Albuquerque police for their work in a new task force aimed at finding missing and abducted children. Kevin Abar, assistant special agent in charge of... Read more »
Endangered cultural properties list grows
PORTALES (AP) — The New Mexico Heritage Preservation Alliance is expanding its list of endangered cultural properties. The organization will be adding to the list the plains of San Augustin... Read more »
ABQ tops list for pet-friendly travel
Albuquerque has been named America’s best city for four-legged travelers. The travel booking site Priceline.com compiled the top 10 list of the city’s most friendly for travelers with pets based... Read more »
N.M. governor vetoes money for statue of pro golfer
SANTA FE (AP) — A New Mexico community will need to take a mulligan in trying to obtain state money for a bronze statue of Hall of Fame professional golfer... Read more »
