FBI: Senior Citizen Holds Up Bank
You're never too old ... to rob a bank?
(Saturday, November 21, 2009)
Vets Had To Pay for Comrade's Ashes
Many people attending his funeral Friday didn't know much about John Q. Lott, a 92-year-old veteran of World War II who died Oct. 12 in the Albuquerque VA hospital.
(Saturday, November 21, 2009)
Ex-Guard Gets 18 Years for Rape
Former prison guard Anthony Townes maintained his innocence to the end — an end that came not long after the clock struck noon Friday when state District Judge Ross Sanchez handed Townes a multiyear sentence for raping four female inmates at the Camino Nuevo prison in 2007.
(Saturday, November 21, 2009)
Group Urges Fewer Pap Tests
On the heels of a controversial study that suggested new guidelines for mammograms, another national group came out Friday with new guidelines developed by a University of New Mexico professor for when a woman should get a Pap test.
(Saturday, November 21, 2009)
Revenues Down at 2009 State Fair
Despite a slight increase in attendance, the 2009 New Mexico State Fair saw a dip in revenues, due largely to a drop in paid attendance and an increase in the number of fairgoers who got in for free, fair officials said Friday.
(Saturday, November 21, 2009)
Funding for Traditional, Charter Schools To Be on Ballot
A single question that includes funds for charter and traditional schools will appear on the February ballot.
(Saturday, November 21, 2009)
Annual Festival of Trees benefits Carrie Tingley Hospital
Barbie dolls, model cars and miniature wheelchairs joined the usual tinsel and candy canes adorning Christmas trees this week as part of the annual Festival of Trees to benefit Carrie Tingley Hospital.
(Saturday, November 21, 2009)
Audit Uncovers Pork Problems
SANTA FE — Poor record-keeping, errors in reporting expenditures and unforeseen project costs continue to plague New Mexico's capital outlay spending, says a report by the Legislative Finance Committee.
(Saturday, November 21, 2009)
Potential Therapy Dog Shot, Killed
About five weeks ago, a healthy German shepherd-mix dog wandered into the village of Cañones near Abiquiu — and into the lives of Susan Olsen and her neighbor.
(Saturday, November 21, 2009)
Cibola To Issue Permits for Cut-Your-Own Christmas Trees
For people inclined to hike into the mountains and cut their own Christmas trees, the Cibola National Forest will be issuing permits from Monday through Dec. 24.
(Saturday, November 21, 2009)
Taos Judge Jails 32 for Contempt
SANTA FE — Don't mess with state District Judge Sam Sanchez.
(Saturday, November 21, 2009)
Around New Mexico
Bad Wiring Blamed For Fatal Home Fire
(Saturday, November 21, 2009)
Ex-Cop Describes the 'Blue Wall'
SANTA FE — As a sworn Albuquerque Police Department officer for two decades, Sam Costales said he saw dozens of instances of police misconduct but never saw anyone reported for it, nor did he see any officer written up for failing to report the misdeeds, despite official policy requiring it.
(Saturday, November 21, 2009)
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