6:55pm – State Police Officer Cox Survives Helicopter Crash

Fate of other two people aboard chopper not known (By Journal Northern Bureau)

Conservancy District Files Protest Against Water Request – 5:58pm MDT

Arch Hurley district opposes Turner Enterprises Inc.'s request for diversion of water in Colfax County (By Jim McElroy / ABQnewsSeeker )

Guv plays host to Spanish leader – 5:35pm MDT

While Gov. Bill Richardson has found his name mentioned frequently in recent days in connection with a possible diplomatic mission to North Korea, he practiced some hometown diplomacy today with a high-ranking government official from the other side of the globe. (By Dan Boyd / NM Politics Blog)

Chicano Scholar Will Teach Summer Class at WNMU – 4:06pm MDT

Filipe de Ortego y Gasca taught first Chicano literature course in country at UNM (By Jim McElroy / ABQnewsSeeker )

Spaceport Authority Approves $58 Million in Bonds – 3:35pm MDT

Money will go toward $200 million cost of building Spaceport America

Sex Offender Wanted in N.M. Went on Mexican Cruise Vacation – 3:12pm MDT

Man awaiting extradition back to New Mexico after being arrested in Florida (By Jim McElroy / ABQnewsSeeker )

Former Rep. Steve Pearce to Speak to Anti-Abortion Group – 1:44pm MDT

Former U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce, who is mulling a run for governor or a return to Congress in 2010, will speak to the Right to Life Committee of New Mexico later this month in Albuquerque. (By Michael Coleman)

As Seen In 'Breaking Bad' – 12:56pm MDT

As you may know, AMC's Breaking Bad, a show about a struggling high school chemistry teacher who turns to making and selling methamphetamine to make money, is set and produced in Albuquerque. The Journal's Rachel Conger recently set out on an expedition to find some of the scene locations. Her discoveries after the jump. (By Charlie Eisenhood)

Santa Fe Trail Rendezvous Next Week Near Raton – 12:54pm MDT

Visitors can see and talk with people recreating life on the trail before 1840 (By Jim McElroy / ABQnewsSeeker )

Is The Albuquerque Housing Market Set To Recover? – 12:30pm MDT

Although it has proved resilient compared to national trends, the Albuquerque housing market has still seen a slump over the past two years. But there are signs that the market might be poised to turn around. (By Charlie Eisenhood)

Two sentenced for torching abortion clinic – 12:10pm MDT

Two men who admitted torching an Albuquerque abortion clinic in December 2007 with gasoline and a lighter were sentenced Wednesday to over three years each in federal prison. (By Scott Sandlin)

Pojoaque official charged in pedestrian death – 11:55am MDT

The lieutenant governor of Pojoaque Pueblo has been indicted for felony fleeing the scene of an accident, U.S. Attorney Greg Fouratt announced Wednesday.

Former Bloomfield Mayor Dies – 11:32am MDT

Richard Tullos Toliver also served in state House of Representatives (By Jim McElroy / ABQnewsSeeker )

Last Night's Albuquerque Storm – 11:10am MDT

Albuquerque got a quarter to a third of an inch of rain overnight, according to preliminary morning reports. (By John Fleck)

UNM's Rio Rancho Vice President Resigns – 11:09am MDT

UNM’s vice president for Rio Rancho operations has resigned, barely a year after he relocated from Texas to take the job. (By Rosalie Rayburn)

Manny Aragon Enters Federal Prison – 10:59am MDT

Former State Senate President Pro Tem Serving 51/2-Year Sentence (By Jim McElroy / ABQnewsSeeker )

Morning Roundup – 10:18am MDT

Helicopter search, Mora death, fired teacher top today's news

9:55am – Flash Flood Warning for Lea County

Severe thunderstorm watch also in effect for Lea County, 4 West Texas counties until 2 p.m. (By Bruce Daniels)

Lerner Packs Forum for Film Talk – 9:25am MDT

The rain sure brought out the crowd to this morning’s Economic Forum breakfast. (By Dan Mayfield)

8:40am – Suspicious Death Investigated Near Mora

State Police looking for vehicle used by 59-year-old victim at Buena Vista Ranch. (By Bruce Daniels)

8:15am – Farmington Pest-Control Worker Arrested

Family returns home to find the unwanted 'pest' inside their house was the exterminator.

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7:40am – Raton Teacher Appeals Firing

School board hearing today on termination of 13-year teacher over alleged 'fight' with student. (By Bruce Daniels)

7:10am – Another Pregnant S.F. Woman Reportedly Attacked

Second such attack in a little more than three weeks sparks concerns over rising violence.

6:45am – Dona Ana County Voters OK Beer-Wine Sales

Measure to allow alcohol sales in county restaurants wins overwhelmingly in low-turnout vote. (By Bruce Daniels)

6:30am – Clovis Man Charged With Exploiting Children

Curry County sheriff's deputies arrest 20-year-old after search of his home on Monday.

6:15am – Off-Duty Gallup Cop Charged With DWI

Female officer had child in her car when she was stopped for speeding early Saturday. (By Bruce Daniels)

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