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'Wings of Wind' Balloon Crash Kills One By Heather Clark/ Associated Press BERNALILLO — A hot air balloon today crashed into power lines and burst into flames, killing one of two men thrown from the basket and critically injuring the other, during Albuquerque's annual balloon fiesta. |
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 Photo Courtesy Jill Barone The balloon at the moment of impact. (Click photo to enlarge)
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But the Balloon Fiesta fireworks show will go on.(by Lloyd Jojola)
October 10, 2008 Incident or Crime Type : 10-44 ACCIDENT W/O INJURIESTime of Offense : 0430Date of... (by T.J. Wilham / Lights and Sirens),
 But things could change.(by Lloyd Jojola)
October 10, 200812:30 a.m. - 201 Rio Bravo SW, reference to a male attempting to use a stolen credit card... (by T.J. Wilham / Lights and Sirens),
Clifton Bloomfield pleaded guilty this morning to five murders in the Metro area in exhange for prosecutors not pursuing...(by T.J. Wilham)
Former Metropolitan Court administrator Toby Martinez admitted Friday to skimming over $2 million from inflated invoices and...(by ABQjournal staff)
One dead, one critically injured after 'Wings of Wind' balloon crashes into powerline near N.M. 528.
October 9, 20080647 Accident –Summer Winds Dr – unknown person went through the calling party's fence. Report taken0729... (by Rozanna M. Martinez / Lights and Sirens),
Sen. Pete Domenici is on the tube in New Mexico, urging the state's voters to do the right thing... (by Michael Coleman)
I hate to end on a down note, even if it has been sort of a down day. So allow...(by Sean Olson)
21-year-old to pay $500 a month for 17 years to family of girl severely hurt in 2007 crash.
Two accused in connection with Wednesday morning attack on 27-year-old Espanola man.
It's easy to forget bad things can happen when you're enjoying what I've come to see in the last week...(by Sean Olson)
29-year-old soldier in Royal Irish Regiment was planning to visit parents at end of his tour of duty.
Prestigious gas balloon competition ends in Wisconsin, nearly 1,200 miles from ABQ.
Mexican shoppers who buy with pesos in U.S. have lost one-fourth of their purchasing power.
Registered Republican protests use of Obama logo imposed on state symbol.
Six to eight marijuana plants found in office of Franciscan Lodge, police say.
Tractor-trailer overturned around 4:30 a.m., forcing cleanup of unknown fuel.
Suspect bound over for trial despite alleged victim's refusal to testify.
The attorney representing accused killer Clifton Bloomfield filed a motion...(by T.J. Wilham)
State Police report says phone was misplaced by jail nurse about a week before breakout.
An apparent dog lover ended up taking a trip to jail early Tuesday after he allegedly swerved to avoid hitting... (by Rozanna M. Martinez / Lights and Sirens),
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3:27pm — Bloomfield Pleads to Five Murders
2:15pm — Balloon Crash Victims ID'd
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Charges Against Brennan Tossed By Scott Sandlin/ Journal Staff Writer Domestic violence case dismissed because key witness unavailable. Domestic violence charges were dismissed Thursday against W. John Brennan, the former chief district judge in the Second Judicial District, because of the unavailability of "a necessary witness" â�" presumably, the alleged victim, Marsella Duarte.
DA Sued in Canceled Plea Deal
Where's the Bottom?
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FBI Investigating Suspicious Voter Cards By Dan McKay/ Journal Staff Writer County Clerk To Meet With Agency. Bernalillo County's top election official will meet with the FBI today to discuss about 1,400 suspicious voter-registration cards turned in this year.
Mom Found Not Guilty in Girl's Death
Part-Time Resident Earns Nobel in Lit
Manzano Alum Earns Silver Star
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Activist Has Lived Life Always Speaking Her MindBy Joline Gutierrez Krueger
We are sitting at a Starbucks in Nob Hill, the only one Merrillee Dolan has ever frequented, and it becomes quickly apparent that she is not one for such cutesy caffeine chatter.
AG: No Criminal Wrongdoing With Missing Cibola County Ballots click to continue (new 12:46 PM MDT)River Otters Return to Rio Grande click to continue (new 7:08 AM MDT)
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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.