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5:01pm — Chavez Joins Presidential Truth Squad Mayor Martin Chavez just arrived back in town after attending the Democratic convention in Denver. But he may yet play... (by Dan McKay) 4:28pm — Alleged victim's statements supressed in Brennan case The Gallup judge assigned to hear the criminal case against former Second Judicial District Chief Judge W. John Brennan... 10:55am — Mayor Chases Suspected Copper Thief Anthony, Texas, mayor helps Dona Ana County deputies nab Vado, N.M., man. 9:40am — ABQ Area Holiday Closings Here's a schedule for government offices and services for Labor Day Monday. 9:30am — 'Bean Days' Coming Wagon Mound hosts 98th annual celebration over Labor Day weekend. 8:46am — McCain Picks Alaska Gov. as Running Mate At 44, self-described 'hockey mom' Sarah Palin is younger than Barack Obama. 8:30am — Otero County Man Missing More Than a Week Boles Acres man left home for work at 7 a.m. Aug. 20 and never showed up. 8:05am — New Mexico Media Moves Taos News has a new editor; Farmington Daily Times ME joins Navajo Ministries. 7:20am — ABQ Educator Joins Parade of New Mexicans at DNC But so far no one from our critical swing state is scheduled to speak at GOP convention next week. 6:55am — Charges Filed in 'Cat Sanctuary' Case Mesilla couple who work for NMSU face a combined 51 counts of animal cruelty. 6:20am — Man Acquitted in S.F. Bowling Alley Killing Victim's cousin, who had been jailed more than a year, found not guilty in July 2007 slaying. 5:50am — Surgery Turns Up Cocaine Inside Lea County Inmate Several small balloons found in Hobbs man's small intestine at Carlsbad hospital last month. 5:35am — Suspected Murder Weapon Found in Unexpected Place Shotgun used in 2005 Las Cruces slaying was sold to victim's girlfriend's brother. 4:30am — Four Down, Four To Go Curry jail escapee caught in ABQ late Thursday; mother of another fugitive arrested. Where's Rover? If you live in Ventana Ranch, you have probably wondered why there is always a helicopter flying over about the... (by T.J. Wilham, ) 9:51pm — The Political Animal's Big Night at the Convention By Jeff JonesJournal Politics Writer DENVER - You gotta hand it to them : These Democrats know how...(by Jeff Jones)

Weather Forecast:  Breezy ... Partly cloudy with isolated showers and t-storms.     Albuquerque | New Mexico National Weather Service Radar Road Conditions | ABQ Pollen see weather in your neighborhood Weather Station Map Storms Forecast for Holiday Weekend click to continue (new 9:13 AM MDT)

Nonlethal Tactics Blamed in Standoff Death By Hailey Heinz/ Journal Staff Writer Tear gas, pepper spray, batons, Taser, dog and more used to subdue man. A man killed during a SWAT standoff with Albuquerque police in March died from a barrage of normally nonlethal tactics, according to an autopsy obtained by the Journal. Breaking Barriers By Jeff Jones/ Of the Journal DENVER — A glass ceiling smudged with decades of pain cracked again. A flood of youth raised its political voice. Gov.'s Speech Excites Crowd By Jeff Jones/ Journal Staff Writer Richardson gets prime spot before Obama accepts nomination. Gov. Bill Richardson brought some Western thunder to an electrified Democratic National Convention crowd Thursday, getting Invesco Field at Mile High roaring during a big-stage slamfest on President Bush and Republican presidential candidate John McCain. Task Force Begins Examining City Charter By Dan McKay/ Journal Staff Writer Council's, Mayor's Powers To Be Probed. City councilors want to find out where the mayor's power should end and where theirs should begin.

New Beginning [+] Click to enlarge ROBERTO E. ROSALES/Journal Volcano Vista High School played their first ever Varsity football Thursday night at Milne Stadium against Highland High. Pictured is the Vista's quarterback Zach Bennison, charging on the field. Highland Flusters Volcano Vista in Hawks' Varsity Debut By Will Webber / Journal Staff Writer One of these days Volcano Vista's football team will stand on equal footing with Highland. Thursday wasn't that day, but it was close. Monarchs Bash Mustangs

These 2 Are True Meaning of Sisters
By Joline Gutierrez Krueger
Judy Webb doesn't remember "the accident," though it was no accident at all, and either way she is happy she doesn't. "I'm more sorry for the people who saw it happen," she says. On that brisk October morning last year, Webb was working as assistant manager at John Brooks Supermart on Coors NW and chatting with her sister and co-worker, Jessie Shirm, when two men slipped out the door with two pilfered 30-packs of Bud Light. .

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Cibola County Included in Drought Declaration click to continue (new 4:12 PM MDT)

UNM, CNM and APS Sign Agreement click to continue (new 1:57 PM MDT)

Fourth Inmate from Curry County Jailbreak Caught in ABQ click to continue (new 9:11 AM MDT)

Study: 12 Percent of Indian Deaths Due to Alcohol click to continue (new 6:57 AM MDT)

Charges Filed in Dona Ana County Hoarding Case click to continue (new 6:53 AM MDT)

Man Freed on Probation After Guilty Plea in Silver City Death click to continue (new 6:50 AM MDT)

New Journal Sections
  Fetch! will bring you ways to enjoy and care for your pets so you can bring to each other the best in companionship, health and fun. You'll find medical and behavioral advice from Dr. Jeff Nichol, cool gear to buy, a place to send your favorite pet photo and even pet memorials for loved ones you've lost.

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  Energy Tips: Dr. Alan Zelicoff offers ways to save energy. For example, he'll show you how you can save gas by driving differently. Look for Dr. Zelicoff's tips on the Metro cover of the print Journal every Tuesday and go to ABQJournal.com/energy any time for more information.