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NM bishops reject same-sex marriage as a civil right
New Mexico’s three Roman Catholic bishops have responded the national debate on same-sex marriage by issuing a statement reiterating their belief that marriage is "a life-long bond between one man and one woman.”
Dinelli moves closer to public financing
Mayoral candidate Pete Dinelli today turned in the last of some 5,000 signatures and qualifying contributions needed to secure public financing of his campaign. The Albuquerque city clerk now must... Read more »
Governor ‘very sad’ to see Alford go
Gov. Susana Martinez said she is”very sad” to see UNM Basketball coach Steve Alford leave the team to coach at UCLA. “It’s sad, it’s very sad, and I understand he... Read more »
Baillio’s shutters its West Side store
Baillio’s is departing the West Side — at least for now. The local electronics and appliance retailer is shutting the doors of its Cottonwood Corners store after just 18 months... 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 »
Update: Police say woman has no connection to burned car, body
An Albuquerque Police Department spokeswoman says detectives have located Guadalupe Lopez, 33, and she is not connected to a charred 2006 Mustang or a body found in it Friday. Police... Read more »
Albuquerque woman accused of fifth DWI
A 52-year-old Albuquerque woman was arrested for her fifth drunken driving offense Saturday, according to a criminal complaint filed in Metro Court. A Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office deputy noticed Eleanor... Read more »
Pilot dies in plane crash near Denver
CENTENNIAL, Colo. – Douglas County sheriff’s officials said a man who flew from New Mexico to Colorado to visit his girlfriend died when his single-engine plane crashed in a cow... Read more »
Murder conviction upheld in truck driver slaying
CLOVIS – The New Mexico Supreme Court has upheld the murder conviction of a Roswell man who was sentenced to life in prison plus 18 years for the slaying of... 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 »
Sunrise service
Maiya Tyrrell of Taylor Ranch celebrated Easter during Calvary Church’s annual sunrise service at University Stadium ...
Albuquerque woman arrested for 5th drunken driving offense
A 52-year-old Albuquerque woman was arrested for her fifth drunken driving offense Saturday, according to a criminal complaint filed in Metro Court. A Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office deputy noticed Eleanor... Read more »
Group objects to ‘In God We Trust’ at city hall
A group representing atheists and agnostics has objected the city Alamogordo displaying the words "In God We Trust" at City Hall...
Man charged with murder in NM slaying
Police in Clovis say they've arrested a man on a murder charge stemming from a disturbance...
Update: Police seek public’s help in finding woman who may be connected to car fire
The Office of the Medical Investigator says a body found in the trunk of a burning car in Albuquerque was that of a woman under the age of 50...
Rabid fox found in Socorro County
State health officials are urging pet owners to vaccinate their dogs and cats after rabies was confirmed in a fox in Socorro County...
Las Cruces crackdown on building use irks some
City government hasn't made too many friends lately, City Manager Robert Garza admits...
