List/Grid Author Archives: Associated Press
Man says wild dogs forced car break-in
LAS CRUCES (AP) — A Vado man has been arrested after authorities say he broke into a truck in search of weapons to protect himself from wild dogs. The Dona... Read more »
Edgewood has a new police chief
EDGEWOOD (AP) — The town of Edgewood has a new police chief. KRQE-TV reports that Fred Radosevich was sworn in Monday morning. He succeeds James Daniels, who resigned last month.... Read more »
Bernalillo County watering limits go into effect
Monday marks the beginning of daytime watering restrictions in Bernalillo County. Those who use sprinkler irrigation systems between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. will be subject to fines. Katherine Yuhas... Read more »
Woman sentenced in N.M. human trafficking case
A woman has been sentenced by a judge in Albuquerque to jail time already served plus probation in a human trafficking case that began with a report of forced prostitution.... Read more »
Martinez to sign bill creating Silver Alert for N.M.
Gov. Susana Martinez on Monday will sign into law legislation creating a statewide Silver Alert program to help locate missing people with dementia and other conditions. The Silver Alert program... Read more »
Colo. prosecutors seek death penalty for Holmes
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — Prosecutors on Monday said they will seek the death penalty against the man accused in last year’s movie theater attack that killed 12, wounded 70 and... Read more »
Las Cruces schools plan program for anonymous tips
LAS CRUCES (AP) — Las Cruces’ public schools plan a new program to enable students to provide school officials with anonymous reports on bullying, drugs, potential suicides and other trouble.... Read more »
N.M. tax notices now include previous year’s data
SANTA FE (AP) — A new transparency requirement being implemented in New Mexico law should make it easier for property owners to assess year-to-year changes. The Santa Fe New Mexican... Read more »
Otero Co. DA to handle Mesilla triple slaying case
LAS CRUCES (AP) — The trial of a man accused of killing three people in Mesilla will be prosecuted by Otero County. KVIA-TV reports that Dona Ana County District Attorney... Read more »
UNM Libraries celebrating its 3 millionth volume
University of New Mexico Libraries is celebrating the three million volumes in its collection with a rare book on Billy the Kid. The 1892 book, donated by the William A.... Read more »
Governor appoints prosecutor to Metro Court
SANTA FE — An Albuquerque prosecutor has been appointed by Gov. Susana Martinez to a vacancy on the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court. John Duran has served as an assistant district... Read more »
Cartels dispatch agents deep inside US
CHICAGO (AP) — Mexican drug cartels whose operatives once rarely ventured beyond the U.S. border are dispatching some of their most trusted agents to live and work deep inside the... Read more »
