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Senate passes PID bill
A bill to protect home buyers who purchase property in developments that use the Public Improvement District process to pay for infrastructure passed the Senate this afternoon on a 41-0... Read more »
Flirting with a record high Friday in Albuquerque
As the forecast currently stands, tomorrow’s high temperature has the chance to set a record in Albuquerque, according to Chris Luckett at the National Weather Service. The current record at... Read more »
Blog: Education bills, day three
The big drama at the Legislature right now is the budget showdown, which is in my colleague Dan Boyd’s capable hands, and which has some education implications. But I’m using... Read more »
Updated: Gov. Martinez signs fair pay for women act into law
Gov. Susana Martinez has signed into law legislation that would prohibit large-scale employers from wage discrimination on the basis of gender, her office has announced. The Fair Pay for Women... Read more »
At the Roundhouse: Pork and more
Lawmakers have given final approval to $274 million worth of capital improvements across New Mexico — the proverbial “pork” of the 60-day legislative session. Want to see the complete list... Read more »
Marijuana documentary sheds light on debate
Rebecca Richman Cohen wanted to create a film that would create dialogue. It seems like she did. Ric ...
Pay your ABQ parking ticket online
In Albuquerque, it’s now possible to pay a parking ticket online using the City of Albuquerque website, according to a city news release. “Instead of having to mail the fine,... Read more »
Governor signs 2 police dog bills
SANTA FE (AP) — Gov. Susana Martinez has signed into law two bills to protect police dogs. One bill signed Wednesday would let agencies use money from the state’s Law... Read more »
Accidents slow traffic on EB, WB I-40
8:50am UPDATE: An earlier crash on eastbound Interstate 40 at the river has been cleared out of the way, and traffic is once again moving up to speed, KKOB’s Joe... Read more »
U.S. jobless claims fall to 5-year low
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans sought unemployment aid last week, reducing the average number of weekly applications last month to a five-year low. The drop shows that fewer layoffs are... Read more »
Activists protest Phoenix dad’s deportation
PHOENIX (AP) — Activists are fighting the potential deportation of a Phoenix father who was recently released from detention because of federal budget cuts. The Arizona Dream Act Coalition is... Read more »
UPDATED: Indictment in Taos stabbings
The Missouri woman accused of stabbing two other women she believed were “flirting with her man” in August 2012 has been indicted by a Taos grand jury, The Taos News... Read more »
Cops kill suspect in upstate N.Y. rampage
HERKIMER, N.Y. (AP) — Police in upstate New York stormed an abandoned building this morning where a man suspected of a deadly shooting rampage at a car wash and barbershop... Read more »
Census: Record 1 in 3 U.S. counties dying
WASHINGTON (AP) — A record number of U.S. counties — more than 1 in 3 — are now dying off, hit by an aging population and weakened local economies that... Read more »
ABQ jury convicts Neb. man for trafficking
A federal jury in Albuquerque Wednesday found Rayvell Vann, 45, of Omaha, Neb., guilty of drug trafficking following a two-day trial, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said in a news release.... Read more »
UPDATED: Curry inmate stabs guard
An accused murderer being held at the Curry County Adult Detention Center faces new charges after being accused of stabbing a detention officer in the face with a pencil and... Read more »
Updated: Interior Secretary signs “historic” regulations at Sandia Pueblo
Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar called it a “historic day” as he signed regulations at Sandia Pueblo Thursday morning that will allow the tribe to lease land without federal approval.... Read more »
Lawmakers OK report on N.M. tax breaks
SANTA FE (AP) — The state will prepare a report on all tax breaks and incentives offered in New Mexico under legislation heading to Gov. Susana Martinez. The bill won... Read more »
ABQ man facing child porn charges
Chad F. Summers, 40, of Albuquerque, pleaded not guilty Wednesday morning in U.S. District Court in Albuquerque to a five-count indictment charging him with child pornography and firearms offenses, federal... Read more »
UPDATED: Pipe bomb found in Roswell
A pipe bomb similar to two similar devices found recently in Clovis has been detonated by State Police, the Clovis News Journal reported. The Roswell bomb was discovered Friday night... Read more »
S.F., ABQ bank robberies may be linked
A man driving a dark blue Mitsubishi Lancer with Texas license plates robbed New Mexico Bank & Trust on 9500 Montgomery NE in Albuquerque Wednesday, and the vehicle is similar... Read more »
Sepich mom lobbies Nevada lawmakers
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Bridgette Zunino-Denison and Jayann Sepich share a bond that can only be understood by an unfortunate few forced to endure an unspeakable tragedy. Their daughters,... Read more »
House panel OK’s book diversity measure
SANTA FE (AP) — The House Education Committee has approved a measure aimed at encouraging diversity when it comes to book choices for New Mexico schools. The nonbinding memorial got... Read more »
Navajos review contaminated-home grant
FARMINGTON (AP) — The Navajo Nation is moving toward accepting a $3 million federal grant to replace homes that were demolished because they were contaminated by radioactive uranium. The Daily... Read more »
Additional absences OK’d for teen moms
SANTA FE — Legislation to allow additional excused absences for pregnant high school students and students with children is headed to Gov. Susana Martinez’s desk after passing the Senate late... Read more »
