Two More Pleas in Courthouse Case

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  Two more defendants in the Metropolitan Courthouse construction scandal entered guilty pleas today. Engineer Raul Parra pleaded guilty to conspiracy and mail fraud while Sandra Martinez, wife of former court administrator Toby Martinez, pleaded guilty to knowing about the scam but failing to report it. Both agreed to testify for prosecutors against former state Sen. Manny Aragon, who maintains his innocence. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008 (updated 7:06 PM MDT) Click Now To Continue

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APS Chief Criticizes Think Tank Report By Andrea Schoellkopf/ Journal Staff Writer   Albuquerque schools Superintendent Winston Brooks, disturbed by a Think New Mexico report calling for smaller schools, says the focus should instead be on smaller classes. Official's Political Work Questioned By Dan McKay/ Journal Staff Writer   Bernalillo County's economic-development coordinator this year handled more than $59,000 in campaign work for state candidates — including a lawmaker who sponsored legislation to help SunCal, the massive developer that also sought financial incentives from the county. Fight for District Attorney Heats Up By T.J. Wilham/ Journal Staff Writer   The candidates for Bernalillo County District Attorney live within a few miles of each other. They're both women. Both know how to handle a gun. Between them, they have 11 children. Candidate Q&A

ABQ Ride Unveils Its Online Trip Planner By Lloyd Jojola/ Journal Staff Writer   In a Wi-Fi world, ABQ Ride's trip planning services were akin to tin cans and twine — until now. The Transit Department has gone live with its new "Plan Your Ride" online trip planning service. Slump Has Hit College Students Hard, Driving Many To Bike By John Fleck/ Journal Staff Writer   You could think of Eric Peterson's bike shop, tucked in a corner of the University of New Mexico's gym, as the epicenter of the new energy economy. Rocky Silent on MWC Reprimand By Greg Archuleta/ Journal Staff Writer   The Mountain West Conference issued a public reprimand Monday, as expected, to University of New Mexico football coach Rocky Long for his postgame criticism of an official's call following the Lobos' 21-3 loss at Brigham Young. THIS SATURDAY: San Diego St. at UNM, 4 p.m., TV: The Mtn., Radio: KKOB-AM (770)

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