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New Mexico Pension Program Hires New Administrator
SANTA FE — The Public Employees Retirement Association has selected Wayne Propst as its top administrator for the pension system serving New Mexico government employees. The pension board announced Friday… Read more
County Prepares New Voting System
Bernalillo County wants voters to be ready for a new way of casting ballots on Election Day. Starting with the June primary, the county will employ “My Vote Centers” in… Read more
PBS NewsHour’s Ray Suarez To Host ABQ Ed Town Hall
PBS NewsHour’s Ray Suarez is scheduled to moderate a teacher town hall in Albuquerque focusing on New Mexico’s high dropout rates, especially among Latino students. The town hall, which is… Read more
NM Auto Show Opens At Noon
The New Mexico International Auto Show opens at noon today at the Albuquerque Convention Center. The show will run through the weekend, and about 250 to 300 of the latest… Read more
Wandering Cattle Trouble For Rio Rancho Homeowners
Cattle wandering off the open range are creating problems for residents of some Rio Rancho neighborhoods. They’re complaining that herds of a dozen or more cows are tearing up their… Read more
Las Cruces Jail Fire Sparked By Dryer Lint
A fire at a Las Cruces jail on Wednesday has staff taking measures to make sure the incident doesn’t happen again. At about 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, a guard smelled smoke… Read more
Man Paralyzed After Drunken Fall Sues Santa Fe Hotel
SANTA FE — A California man left paralyzed after a drunken fall at a Santa Fe hotel is blaming the hotel for his injuries, saying its staff over-served him alcohol…. Read more
Governor Gets 3 Nominees For Los Lunas Judgeship
LOS LUNAS — Three candidates have been recommended to Gov. Susana Martinez for possible appointment to a vacant district court judgeship in Los Lunas in the 13th Judicial District. Los… Read more
Cooler Temps, Winds To Come For The Weekend
A massive storm approaching from the west will bring big winds and cooler temperatures to most of the state, prompting the National Weather Service to warn us of high fire… Read more
One of Burned Bodies ID’d; Man in Custody
One of the victims whose body was found burned near Pajarito Mesa this week had served time for the …
Updated: Governor Opposes Horse Slaughterhouse
A Roswell company has filed an application that puts it on track to become the first horse slaughterhouse since 2006.
Suspect From September Bank Robbery Arrested
The suspect of an Albuquerque bank robbery in September was arrested today. Willie Vaughn, 44, was arrested in connection with the robbery of the Bank of the West on 5401… Read more
Corrales Road Southbound Lane Closed
Emergency roadwork on Corrales Road, NM 448, has led to the closure of the southbound lane north of Cabezon. Drivers should use Loma Larga and Meadowlark to access their destinations,… Read more
No Rio Grande flow spike for the minnow
The US Army Corps of Engineers has decided against sending a big spring pulse down the Rio Grande this year because there simply isn’t enough water. When water has been… Read more
UPDATED: Boil Water Advisory Lifted for South Valley Neighborhood
UPDATE Apr. 16, 2:21 p.m. – The Drinking Water Bureau of the New Mexico Environment department has lifted the “Precautionary Boil Water Advisory” for New Mexico Water Works water system… Read more
BREAKING: Teen Killed In Crash Near Española
A 17-year-old girl was killed in a two-car accident north of Española this afternoon. The teen, who lived in the area, was driving southbound on U.S. 84 about a mile… Read more
Navajo Woman Arrested In Stabbing, Shooting Case
Police have arrested the woman who was wanted in connection with the stabbing and shooting of another woman on the Navajo reservation. Perfinna King, 32, of the Navajo Nation, was… Read more
UPDATED: Body Found In Burned Car On Mesa ID’d
Man was sentenced to 15 years in prison in 2002 after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit murder.
“Breaking Bad” Actor Gripes On Albuquerque Crime
An actor who plays a high-rolling drug dealer on the Emmy Award-winning AMC drama series “Breaking Bad” is griping about crime in Albuquerque.
Wilson Outpaces Heinrich in First Quarter Fundraising
Former Rep. Heather Wilson, a Republican running for U.S. Senate in New Mexico, reported today that she raised nearly $760,000 in the first quarter of 2012 and has about $1.45… Read more
UPDATED: Roswell P.D. Still Lacks Officers
ROSWELL (AP) — Roswell police say the department is still short more than a dozen officers as the city faces gangs violence and is seeing increased help from federal agents…. Read more
Mora Co. Sheriff Under Investigation
Mora County Sheriff Thomas Garza is under investigations after it was alleged that he told a deputy to release a DWI suspect Saturday night, and when the deputy refused Garza… Read more
Hispanic Health Week Events Set
The New Mexico Department of Health is hosting a series of events for its inaugural Semana de Salud/Hispanic Health Week from Saturday through Friday, April 20 in four New Mexico… Read more
UPDATED: Doctor Seeks To Keep License After Fatal Crash
A Santa Fe doctor who authorities say was driving drunk when she crashed and killed a 4-year-old girl is seeking to keep her driver’s license.
Mexican Classifieds Join War on Drugs
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The war on drugs is going to the classified sections of Mexican newspapers. Smugglers have long advertised work as security guards, housecleaners and cashiers, telling applicants… Read more
