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School Lockdown Lifted; Suspect Apprehended – 5:40pm MDT
The sheriff's department just reported that the suspect involved in the incident that forced the lock down of nearby schools has been apprehended. (By Hailey Heinz)
Governor Orders Flags Lowered in Memory of Daniel Berry – 5:35pm MDT
The former state representative died last week at age 87 (By Jim McElroy)
"This Is It " Choreographer Has High Hopes – 5:00pm MDT
The new Michael Jackson film is opening in Albuquerque tonight (By Dan Mayfield)
Highway Crews Getting Ready for Storm – 3:56pm MDT
Wintry weather could be coming to New Mexico on Wednesday and Thursday (By Jim McElroy)
NMSU Names Five Finalists for Presidency – 3:47pm MDT
No internal candidates on list. (By Martin Salazar)

Albuquerque Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison – 2:11pm MDT
Man was accused of killing another man with a single punch (By Jim McElroy)
State Investment Council gets new leader – 1:49pm MDT
A former deputy in the State Investment Council is the new interim chief investment officer for New Mexico after Gary Bland, who had previously held the position, resigned last week under political pressure. (By Dan Boyd)
Tribal Infrastructure, Planning Projects Share in $5.4 Million – 1:38pm MDT
State Tribal Infrastructure Fund awards grants to tribes and pueblos for 16 projects (By Jim McElroy)
Man Accused in Death of Infant Daughter Wants Trial Moved – 12:44pm MDT
Attorneys for Las Cruces man argue news coverage has sensationalized the case against their client
State Lottery Considers Adding Mega Millions Game – 12:38pm MDT
A second multistate, multimillion-dollar lottery comparable to Powerball could soon be coming to a retailer near you. The New Mexico Lottery board voted in a special meeting Tuesday to move forward with plans to bring the Mega Mil ... (By Charles Brunt)
Child Care Providers Will Be Represented by Union – 12:04pm MDT
The more than 2,600 home-based providers run day cares for children on state's child care assistance program (By Jim McElroy)
Nuclear Auditors Raise New Los Alamos Safety Questions – 12:01pm MDT
A major earthquake could cause serious radiation leaks at Los Alamos National Laboratory, according to a report today from federal nuclear auditors. (By John Fleck)
Bluewater Lake State Park Closing for Winter – 11:46am MDT
New Mexico State Parks cites budget constraints as reason for the closure (By Jim McElroy)
Heinrich Will Hold Telephone Town Hall for Seniors – 11:15am MDT
Participants in the Wednesday evening town hall will have the opportunity to ask Heinrich their questions about health insurance reform
Morning Roundup – 10:13am MDT
News from around New Mexico: (By Jim McElroy)
9:30am – Grants-Area Shooting Claims Champion Indian Cowboy
Danny Stanfield, 61, charged with killing two men in apparent land dispute. (By Bruce Daniels)

9:00am – One of Four Suspects in Roth Killing Out on Bond
Woman accused of hiding APS teacher's body in her apartment released from jail.
8:45am – El Paso TV Anchor's Brother Killed in Juarez Ambush
Lawyer gunned down in tourist zone was one of at least 11 people killed Saturday. (By Bruce Daniels)
8:15am – Aztec Superintendent, Board Member Resign
Linda Paul to become executive director of New Mexico Leadership Institute.
8:00am – Alcalde Man Indicted in Rape of 16-Year-Old
Grand jury charges 21-year-old with getting girl drunk and sexually assaulting her. (By Bruce Daniels)

Albuquerque Bus Crash Video – 7:45am MDT
Watch it now. Share it with a friend. The crash occurred a week ago Saturday near Interstate 25 and Central in Downtown Albuquerque after a driver allegedly ran a red light and crossed in front of a bus full of passengers, KOAT-TV reported. The police report says a witness claims the driver of the SUV was texting, according to KOB-TV.
7:30am – 81-Year-Old Raton Man Accused of Shooting at Son
Father claims self-defense after allegedly drunken son showed up at his house. (By Bruce Daniels)

7:00am – Deming Mystery Blasts Explained
Playas Training and Research Center is turning carbon into diamond dust.
6:40am – Durango Robbery Suspects Nabbed in Farmington
Colorado police detectives were questioning two after Monday afternoon arrest. (By Bruce Daniels)
6:25am – Ex-CSF Board Chairwoman Charged With DWI
Santa Fe police say Katherin Chase, 67, was involved in hit-and-run last Thursday.
6:10am – NMSU Presidential Finalists Could Be Named Today
Board of Regents scheduled to hear report on national search at 2 p.m. meeting. (By Bruce Daniels)
5:55am – Crash Kills White Sands Worker
25-year-old woman dies in head-on collision Monday morning in northeast El Paso.

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UPDATED: Albuquerque Bus Crash Video
Watch it now. Share it with a friend. The crash occurred a week ago Saturday near Interstate 25 and Central in Downtown Albuquerque after a driver allegedly ran a red light and crossed in front of a bus full of passengers, KOAT-TV reported. The police report says a witness claims the driver of the SUV was texting, according to KOB-TV. ...
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UPDATED: State Supreme Court Rejects Sect Leader's Bond Petition read more (new 7:14 PM MDT)

Indian Affairs Won't Recognize Little Shell Tribe read more (new 6:44 PM MDT)

UPDATED: N.M. Agency Warns of Health Care Services Cuts read more (new 6:12 PM MDT)

UPDATED: Study Says Quake Could Pose Risk to Los Alamos Lab read more (new 6:02 PM MDT)

Publisher Delays Books by Guru in Sweat Lodge Case read more (new 5:58 PM MDT)

Dairy Farmers Tell Congress More Must Be Done read more (new 5:55 PM MDT)

Little Consensus at States Energy Meeting in Wyoming read more (new 5:51 PM MDT)

Jacksha Named Interim N.M. State Investment Officer read more (new 10:40 AM MDT)

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Directors Are To Blame for Pay Abuse
By Winthrop Quigley/ Journal Staff Writer
  I can't think of anything that justifies Angelo Mozilo's salary. Mozilo's pay package topped $48 million in the year before his company, Countrywide Financial, was destroyed by mismanagement and an addiction to subprime mortgages. During the same period, super-investor Warren Buffett was paid $175,000 to run Berkshire Hathaway.

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