Fan Leaves $1.1 Million to UNM Athletics

Associated Press
  The estate of a longtime fan has donated an unrestricted gift worth more than $1.1 million to the University of New Mexico's athletics department. Omar Heins died at age 96 on Jan. 17. His gift to UNM was one of five major donations set up through his estate planning. Thursday, Jul. 31, 2008 (updated 4:49 PM MDT) Click Now To Continue

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Jury Rules Cops Didn't Violate Rights By Scott Sandlin / Journal Staff Writer   A federal jury handed a resounding victory to Albuquerque police officers Wednesday, finding they did not violate the constitutional rights of 12-year-old murder defendant Jade Gonzales during an investigation into her father's death nearly a decade ago. Coronado Center Getting a Makeover By Susan Stiger / Journal Staff Writer   Despite the still-new aura of ABQ Uptown and the promise of a redreamed Winrock, a recent tour of Coronado Center reveals it's not the been-there-done-that of Albuquerque shopping. Sperm Donor Ordered To Pay Child Support By Vic Vela / Journal Northern Bureau Appeals Court says man's active parenting role makes him liable. Kevin Zoernig appears to be a popular guy with lesbian couples.

Suspect Accused in Roommate's Death By Jeff Proctor / Journal Staff Writer   Andres Ortega said his "imaginary friend" told him to kill Samuel Whitehorse because Whitehorse was a "warlock," according to authorities. Vigil Held for Slain Man By Phil Parker And Vic Vela / Journal Staff Writers   The words lingered in the air above a gathering of Frank Segura's friends and family at Fort Marcy Park on Wednesday night: "This is tragic." "It's not fair." "I'm horrified." "You don't hear stuff like this." Senate at Standstill Over Energy Relief By Michael Coleman / Journal Washington Bureau Deal Doesn't Look Likely As August Break Looms. After two weeks of debate, the U.S. Senate still couldn't agree on a bill to combat rising gasoline prices late Wednesday, and the chances of reaching a deal before the August congressional recess appear slim.

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Contract Awarded for Train Stations in Santa Fe click to continue (new 4:51 PM MDT)

Police on Sprawling Navajo Nation To Lose Wireless Capability Friday click to continue (new 4:48 PM MDT)

BLM To Review Policy on Drilling Exceptions click to continue (new 4:46 PM MDT)

EPA Approves Air Permit for Navajo Power Plant click to continue (new 3:05 PM MDT)

Deputy Corrections Secretary To Oversee Reform click to continue (new 3:03 PM MDT)

FEMA Teams Assessing Ruidoso Damage click to continue (new 3:02 PM MDT)

Council Measures Lets Teens Ride Bus for Free click to continue (new 12:05 PM MDT)

State Accuses Helena Chemical of 11 Violations click to continue (new 12:04 PM MDT)

State Says Deficient Bridges Pose No Safety Threat click to continue (new 12:03 PM MDT)

Rescue Workers Reach Last of Those Stranded by Ruidoso Flooding click to continue (new 12:01 PM MDT)

Relief Bill Divides N.M. Congressmen click to continue (new 8:57 AM MDT)

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