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Rio Rancho Wife Arrested in Husband's Shooting – 7:08pm MDT
The wife of a man shot in the head at his Rio Rancho home in January was arrested Tuesday in connection with the shooting, according to police documents.   (By Rozanna M. Martinez )
NEA Unseals Madoff Lawsuit – 6:24pm MDT
The National Education Association of New Mexico on Tuesday unsealed a lawsuit over lost state investments in hedge funds run by convicted con-man Bernard Madoff.
The State Investment Council and Educational Retirement Fund ... (By Mike Gallagher)
Former Rio Rancho Councilor Seeks Vacant Seat – 3:26pm MDT
Robert Radosevich is seeking appointment to Rio Rancho's District 3 council seat that he held from 2002 to 2006.   (By Rosalie Rayburn)
Romero Rolls Out His Police Agenda – 3:07pm MDT
Mayoral candidate Richard Romero unveiled a familiar-looking police policy Today.   (By Sean Olson)
Solar Tech Unveiled – 3:06pm MDT
A pair of solar energy companies and Sandia National Labs today unveiled the latest version of new type of solar power plant technology.   (By John Fleck)
Three Swept Away In Arroyo – 2:36pm MDT
Three people have been rescued   (By Maggie Ybarra)
Man charged with killing grandmother waives hearing – 2:06pm MDT
(By Scott Sandlin)
Planned Parking Garage at UNM Hits Snag – 12:46pm MDT
The University of New Mexico's plan to build a 440-space parking garage and attached clinic at Las Lomas and Redondo Drive hit a snag today. (By Martin Salazar)
APS Names Sandia High Acting Principal – 12:02pm MDT
Albuquerque Public Schools has named Scott Elder as acting principal at Sandia High School, a district spokesman Rigo Chavez said Tuesday. (By Olivier Uyttebrouck)
Armored Truck Accident Delays Rail Runner – 11:58am MDT
Collision sends two to hospital; holds up Rail Runner (By Nancy Tipton )

Search Continues for Third Denny's Suspect – 11:23am MDT
Authorities are still asking for the public's help in locating Francisco Melgar, who d ...

Police Identify Bicyclist – 11:08am MDT
Police say Heather Reu, 42, was killed when struck on Paseo del Volcan; driver of vehicle arrested   (By T.J. Wilham)
Local Non-Profit Gets $1.75 Million Federal Grant – 11:00am MDT
US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke announced this morning that ACCIÓN New Mexico will be receiving a $1.75 million Economic Development Administration grant. (By Charlie Eisenhood)
Foy Files Second Lawsuit – 10:30am MDT
Former Chief Investment Officer for the Educational Retirement Board, Frank Foy has filed a second lawsuit alleging political contributions determined which companies received state investments the ERB and State Investment Council ... (By Mike Gallagher)
9:45am – Time of the Butterflies This Weekend
Second annual Bodacious Butterfly Festival at Sugarite Canyon State Park Saturday, Sunday. (By Bruce Daniels)
8:15am – N.M. WWII Vet Gets Father's Day Surprise
Longtime Portales resident awarded Bronze Star on his 85th birthday Sunday.

7:50am – 54-Year Sentence for Child Rapist
29-year-old La Mesa man could have been sentenced to 550 years in prison. (By Bruce Daniels)
Heather Wilson Pens Washington Post Op-Ed on Cyber Security – 7:37am MDT
Rep. Heather Wilson - who has been lying pretty low since her defeat in last year GOP Senate primary election - turns up today with a high-profile op-ed piece in the Washington Post. (By Michael Coleman)
7:25am – Motorcyclist from Belen Dies in Collision With Truck
59-year-old Andrew Aragon was returning from fishing near Navajo Dam Saturday afternoon. (By Bruce Daniels)
7:05am – Alligators Found in Rio Grande
This has urban (or semi-rural) legend written all over it, but an El Paso TV station swears it's true.
6:45am – Las Cruces Man Pleads Guilty in Child-Porn Case
67-year-old facing 40-plus years in prison following AG's Office investigation. (By Bruce Daniels)
6:20am – Illegal Immigrants Face Drug Charges
Four men in U.S. illegally among 10 arrested last Friday in Raton warrant sweep.
6:00am – Grants Beatings Target Native Americans
Police investigate five beatings of homeless men near downtown in the past two weeks. (By Bruce Daniels)

5:35am – Mother-in-Law Sentenced to Life
50-year-old woman will spend 30 years in prison for fatally stabbing woman in Alamogordo.

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Former Chief Investment Officer for the Educational Retirement Board, Frank Foy has filed a second lawsuit alleging political contributions determined which companies received state investments the ERB and State Investment Council.
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DA Files Charge Against Luna County Commissioner read more (new 10:40 AM MDT)

La Mesa Man Sentenced to 54 Years in Prison read more (new 10:10 AM MDT)

Bloomfield Leasing Water Line From Nearby Aztec read more (new 8:07 AM MDT)

N.M. Schools To Share in $213 Million read more (new 7:02 AM MDT)

N.M. Man Pleads Guilty in Exploitation Case read more (new 6:59 AM MDT)

Weather Forecast:  . . . Tonight Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening then partly cloudy with numerous showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the evening. Lows in the lower to mid 60s.     Albuquerque | New Mexico National Weather Service Radar Road Conditions | ABQ Pollen see weather in your neighborhood Weather Station Map

Public Must Step Up In Health Care Debate
By Winthrop Quigley/ Journal Staff Writer
  Atul Gawande wrote an excellent article in the June 1 New Yorker magazine explaining why McAllen, Texas, of all places, has some of the most expensive health care in the country. Gawande describes his travels through McAllen's hospitals and clinics, reviews data, interviews physicians and hospital administrators only to be told by an especially honest surgeon that McAllen's costs are so high because of over-utilization of health care, "pure and simple." The surgeon said local doctors "were racking up charges with extra tests, services and procedures."

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