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Bears part ways with Brian Urlacher
Brian Urlacher wanted to re-sign with the Chicago Bears. Instead, they’re parting ways with the veteran linebacker after 13 years.
N.M. hopes bill will keep films coming
As the TV series that helped cement Albuquerque’s reputation as a film center draws to a close, New Mexico officials are optimistic that a so-called “Breaking Bad” bill to sweeten... Read more »
Woman arrested in Farmington stabbing
FARMINGTON (AP) — A suspect in the stabbing of a woman at a Farmington laundromat last week is in custody. Farmington police say 27-year-old Sophie Yazzie is being held on... Read more »
Las Crucen accused of shooting dog
LAS CRUCES (AP) — A Las Cruces man suspected of shooting his neighbors’ dog has been arrested. Las Cruces police say 50-year-old Tony A. Sanders is being held on $5,000... Read more »
Gun found at standoff was used to shoot cop
Authorities say they have matched one of the guns used by the 21-year-old man shot and killed by a State Police officer during a SWAT standoff on Tuesday to the .45 caliber handgun used to shoot an APD officer on Sunday night.
Man pleads guilty to embezzling from a N.M. casino
A former employee of the Santa Ana Star Casino has pleaded guilty to embezzling money from the gaming establishment. Prosecutors say 42-year-old John Hoffman, of Rio Rancho, entered his plea... Read more »
Navajo Nation considers 2nd study on mine purchase
FARMINGTON — The Navajo Nation is digging deeper into the likely costs and benefits of purchasing a coal mine from the Australian-based mining company of BHP Billiton. The tribe announced... Read more »
BernCo clerk supports same-sex marriage, won’t issue licenses
Bernalillo County Clerk Maggie Toulouse Oliver said she supports same-sex marriage but can’t issue such licenses because of legal guidance from the state Attorney General’s Office. She said she hopes... Read more »
AG opinion sought on NM same-sex marriage licenses
LAS CRUCES — A New Mexico county clerk is asking Attorney General Gary King for a legal opinion on whether county clerks may issue licenses for same-sex marriages. Dona County... Read more »
Roswell wants to be site for drone airspace testing
ROSWELL — Roswell hopes to become one of six places nationwide that the federal government plans to pick as sites for testing how unmanned drone aircraft would fit into the... Read more »
Doña Ana County clerk asks for AG’s opinion on gay marriage
LAS CRUCES — A New Mexico county clerk is asking Attorney General Gary King for a legal opinion on whether county clerks may issue licenses for same-sex marriages. Doña Ana... Read more »
Michael Kors store to open at ABQ Uptown
Albuquerque is getting a Michael Kors store. The fashion brand will open its first Duke City location this spring at ABQ Uptown, mall management said on Tuesday. The 1,993-square-foot store... Read more »
New 10-year contract for Alford
The Journal has learned coach Steve Alford and UNM have agreed to a 10-year contract starting April 1.
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- Alford’s new vs. existing contract
- Alford’s contract term sheet
- News release on Alford’s contract
- Alford’s record
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UPDATED: Sandia Park man gets 12 years
LOS LUNAS — Attempted murderer and stalker Andrew Smoot was taken away in handcuffs as his victims breathed a sigh of relief for the first time in over a year... Read more »
UPDATED: Rio Rancho SWAT situation ends with 5 in custody
Five people are in custody following a SWAT situation this morning in the golf course area of Rio Rancho, after some auto burglary suspects ran into a home near Parr... Read more »
2 dead in fiery Santa Fe crash
SANTA FE — Santa Fe police say a single-vehicle crash caused the deaths of two people Tuesday night. Capt. Aric Wheeler said the crash occurred about 7:15 p.m. on Tano... Read more »
Crash shuts SB Tramway at Indian School
A rollover crash on southbound Tramway near Indian School NE has blocked both southbound lanes, and motorists are being advised to get off on Constitution, according to KKOB Radio traffic... Read more »
Titanic exhibit opens in ABQ Saturday
Starting Saturday, artifacts from the “unsinkable” Titanic that struck an iceberg and sank on April 15, 1912, will be on display at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and... Read more »
Tomé residents say no to dollar stores
LOS LUNAS — The residents of the historic town of Tomé are preparing to fight off commercial development projects that are coming at them from two directions. During a two-hour meeting... Read more »
El Paso Zoo features artwork by animals
EL PASO (AP) — A West Texas zoo has taken an artistic turn using the animals. The El Paso Zoo through Sunday will feature an exhibit of paintings made by... Read more »
Loving school chief reinstated after leave
After being put on paid administrative leave without explanation two months ago, Loving Municipal School District Superintendent Kristina Baca was reinstated Monday, the Carlsbad Current-Argus reported. School Board President Lynn... Read more »
UPDATED: Colo. county OKs shale drilling
La Plata County, Colo., commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with a Texas energy company that plans to drill two exploratory shale-oil wells in the southwestern part... Read more »
5,800 take part in Bataan memorial march
An estimated 5,800 people participated in the 24th annual Bataan Memorial Death March last Sunday at White Sands Missile Range, according to the Las Cruces Sun-News. The annual event honors... Read more »
Taos Co. asks ex-commissioner to pay
The Taos County Commission on Tuesday voted unanimously to forward a bill to former Commissioner Nicklos Jaramillo for jail employee training classes he attended before he left office, The Taos... Read more »
Portales unemployment office to close
The closing of the New Mexico Workforce Connection office in Portales will put the local unemployed at a disadvantage because the nearest office will be in Clovis, Roosevelt County Chamber... Read more »
