List/Grid Author Archives: Associated Press
Luke the koala gets new mate for Valentine’s Day
The Albuquerque zoo has delivered a special Valentine's Day gift for Luke the koala -- a new mate.
Blade runner Pistorius charged with murder
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Paralympic superstar Oscar Pistorius was charged Thursday with the murder of his girlfriend who was shot inside his home in South Africa, a stunning development... Read more »
CenturyLink workers closer to strike
DENVER (AP) — Unionized CenturyLink workers in 13 western states are moving closer to striking. The Communication Workers of America announced today that its executive board has authorized the union’s... Read more »
Buffett group to buy Heinz for $28 billion
NEW YORK (AP) — H.J. Heinz Co. says it agreed to be acquired by an investment group including billionaire investor Warren Buffett in a deal valued at $28 billion. The... Read more »
Gov. appoints new judge in 5th J.D.
SANTA FE — New Mexico’s 5th Judicial District Court is getting a new judge. Gov. Susana Martinez has appointed Raymond Romero of Carlsbad to fill the vacancy created by Judge... Read more »
Documents detail Nixon-Clinton ties
YORBA LINDA, Calif. (AP) — In the final months of his life, Richard Nixon quietly advised President Bill Clinton on navigating the post-Cold War world, even offering to serve as... Read more »
LBJ-Lady Bird love letters released
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Days after the congressional aide met the University of Texas history and journalism graduate in Austin, he boldly proposed marriage. Claudia Alta Taylor, the 21-year-old rancher’s... Read more »
Cruise nightmare coming to an end
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — After days stranded in the Gulf of Mexico in conditions some have described as dismal, most passengers aboard the disabled Carnival Triumph can look forward to... Read more »
Arizona considers new film tax breaks
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona lawmakers looking to woo Hollywood are flirting with resurrecting a tax incentives program aimed at competing with New Mexico and other states that have long thrown... Read more »
American, US Airways announce merger
DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines and US Airways say they have agreed to merge in an $11 billion deal that would create the world’s biggest airline. The combined carrier will... Read more »
N.M. House to debate PRC qualifications
SANTA FE (AP) — Future members of New Mexico’s utility regulatory agency will need to meet minimum educational and professional qualifications under legislation awaiting debate in the House. The 70-member... Read more »
N.M. birders asked to help with count
SANTA FE(AP) — New Mexico bird enthusiasts are getting ready for this year’s Great Backyard Bird Count. The nationwide event starts Friday and runs through Monday. The executive director of... Read more »
