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Bond Posted for Jailed Sect Leader

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  SANTA FE — The leader of an apocalyptic sect in northeastern New Mexico has been released from jail after his son posted his bond Friday, authorities said. Friday, May. 09, 2008 (updated 3:27 PM MDT) Click Now To Continue

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2:39pm — N.M. Superdelegate Pledges for Obama
New Mexico superdelegate Laurie Weahkee says she plans to support Barack Obama's presidential bid.(by Associated Press)
1:45pm — All Clear Sounded After Kirtland AFB Alert
Furniture truck sets off explosives alarm, forcing gate closures, school lockdown.
1:15pm — Officials Say Trigo Fire 'Winding Down'
Domenici to visit site of wildfire that has burned nearly 14,000 acres, cost $9.8 million.
11:45am — Paralyzed Cyclist Vows To Ride Again
Mexican racer remains in critical but stable condition after near-fatal wreck on Sunday.
10:40am — Legal Fight Over Pelotte Photos Continues
Media still seeking release of police photos of former Gallup bishop's 2007 injuries.
9:55am — Mexican Jail 'Not As Bad As the Movies...'
GI who blundered into Mexico with guns tells the AP he just wants to go home.
8:55am — Newborn Filly Recovering After Attack
Torrance County woman facing animal abuse charges after horse was found near death.
8:10am — Retired Official Dies After Bike Accident
Dwight Arthur, 78, served as Farmington city attorney for 19 years.
7:40am — 252 Years in Prison for Child Rape
Judge gives Las Cruces man a virtual life sentence for repeated abuse of 9-year-old.
7:05am — Angry Parents Want Cobre Principal Out
Protesters want to know why administrator is still on the job while being investigated.
6:35am — Accused Rapist Extradited from Mexico
Suspect in March 2006 rape returned to Santa Fe after Mexican appeals run out.
5:55am — Gallup Police Seek 2 in Fatal Stabbing
30-year-old Pinehill man, two companions attacked Tuesday while drinking.
5:30am — Sex Charges Dropped Against Church Volunteer
Alleged victim in case against Aztec man refuses to testify.
5:20am — News Flash from Toni Morrison
Former President Bill Clinton wasn't really a black man, author tells Time magazine.

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Postal Carrier Guilty of 24 Sex Charges
By Joline Gutierrez Krueger / Copyright © 2008 Albuquerque Journal; Journal Staff Writer
  An Albuquerque postal carrier smiled grimly at his attorneys and shook his head as a judge read off 30 guilty verdicts for sexually molesting two preteen girls, one of whom he called Kitten Goddess of Mischief.

Couple Awarded $1.3M in Lawsuit
By Scott Sandlin / Copyright © 2008 Albuquerque Journal; Journal Staff Writer
  A federal jury has awarded $1.3 million in damages to an Anglo couple who farmed for 17 years on leased land at Santa Ana Pueblo before its then-governor barred them from baling hay at night.

Meter Malfunctions Pump Up Gas Bills
By Jack King / Copyright © 2008 Albuquerque Journal; Journal Staff Writer
  A PNM spokeswoman called it "a learning experience"; one customer calls it her nightmare.

'Downer' Cattle Video Spurs Action
By / Journal staff report
  A video of seriously ill cattle at livestock auctions in New Mexico and several other states is renewing calls for stricter regulations on "downer" cattle— animals too sick to move or stand on their own.

Mayor Wants Ethics Rules for City Hall
By Dan McKay / Copyright © 2008 Albuquerque Journal; Journal Staff Writer
  Mayor Martin Chávez says he wants to transform the ethical culture at City Hall— starting with new training for employees, independence for the city clerk and termination for those who flout the rules.

Iraq Sparks Other 'Wars' at Home
By Jim Belshaw / Of the Journal
  Last week in this space, a reader told of a dinner party at her house that came to an unhappy end when the Iraq war came up in conversation.

'Messiah' Faces Judge
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Religious leader Wayne Bent, center, is taken back to jail after being arraigned in Union County Magistrate Court on Thursday morning in Clayton N.M. He was being escorted by the Union County Under Sheriff Johnston.

Sect leader's prosecution a 'witch hunt,' son says; bail cut to $55,000
By Vic Vela / Journal Northern Bureau
  CLAYTON— The bearded "Messiah" of a New Mexico doomsday sect traded his white robe for an orange jumpsuit as he made his first appearance before a judge Thursday on charges of improper sexual contact with minors.

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Colo. Caregivers Accused of Mistreating Five Vets at Pueblo Home click to continue (new 12:21 PM MDT)

Two N.M. Residents Charged With Robbing Colorado Banks click to continue (new 12:17 PM MDT)

Farmington Soldier Among 101st's First Casualties in Afghanistan click to continue (new 12:14 PM MDT)

Brian Urlacher To Headline Teague 2nd District Fundraiser click to continue (new 12:10 PM MDT)

Ash-Covered Crews Holding the Line on 24-Day-Old Trigo Fire click to continue (new 12:08 PM MDT)

Valerie Plame Seeks To Revive CIA Leak Case Lawsuit click to continue (new 10:15 AM MDT)

Three Men End 7,000-Mile, 48-State Road Trip at Four Corners click to continue (new 10:11 AM MDT)

Well-Armed GI Who Blundered Into Mexico Wants To Go Home click to continue (new 9:48 AM MDT)

Domenici's Endorsement Coveted in GOP Senate Race click to continue (new 7:56 AM MDT)

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Here are the headlines for 05-09-2008. Note: Stories more than a week old may no longer be available on ABQjournal.com

State Headlines

  • Sect leader's prosecution a 'witch hunt,' son says; bail cut to $55,000
  • Obama Welcomed On Hill
  • Couple Awarded $1.3M in Lawsuit
  • Iraqis Capture Al-Qaida Leader
  • Creek Gets Searched Again
  • Around New Mexico
  • Superdelegate Waits for a Call
  • MVD: Pair Tried To Use Fake Papers
  • 'Downer' Cattle Video Spurs Action
  • Windy, Dry Weather May Hinder Battle Against Fire in Manzanos
  • Iraq Sparks Other 'Wars' at Home
  • IED in Afghanistan Kills Farmington Staff Sergeant

    Local Headlines

  • District 1 Focuses On Health Care
  • Meter Malfunctions Pump Up Gas Bills
  • Postal Carrier Guilty of 24 Sex Charges
  • Primary Will Be County Clerk's 1st Election
  • Schools Major Concern for District 22
  • Around the Metro Area
  • Mayor Wants Ethics Rules for City Hall

    Journal North Headlines

  • Around Northern New Mexico
  • Kids Say Mom Was Covered in Blood
  • Farmers Form Ditch Company
  • 'Messiah' Faces Judge
  • Judge Rules Against Golfer
  • '05 Wiviott Donation Questioned
  • Activist Gets Capitol Forum

    West Side Headlines

  • Cirque Du Soleil Brings Roadshow
  • Mother's Day Event Allows Patrons to See the Art in the Environment in Which It's Created
  • Author Discusses Her Novel
  • Pipes Blamed For Damage
  • Little Known in Two Deaths
  • Teen Sentenced In 15-Year-Old's Rape
  • Two Celebrate Their Sobriety
  • Spend the Day With Mom
  • Court to Decide Which Law Applies
  • West Siders Hear Ideas of Hopefuls

    Rio Rancho Headlines

  • Cirque Du Soleil Brings Roadshow
  • Mother's Day Event Allows Patrons to See the Art in the Environment in Which It's Created
  • Author Discusses Her Novel
  • Pipes Blamed For Damage
  • Little Known in Two Deaths
  • Teen Sentenced In 15-Year-Old's Rape
  • Two Celebrate Their Sobriety
  • Spend the Day With Mom
  • Court to Decide Which Law Applies
  • West Siders Hear Ideas of Hopefuls

    Sports Headlines

  • 'Topes Pitching Atrocious Vs. Bees
  • Let's Turn 2
  • Phelps in 8th at Regional
  • Sanchez Looks to Perfect His Boxing Craft