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Law Provides Funding for National Labs, WIPP, Water Projects in N.M. – 6:46pm MDT
Obama signs 2010 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill (By Jim McElroy)

Fired Teacher Accused of Sex With Student – 6:20pm MDT
A Jimmy Carter Middle School teacher was fired Wednesday after confessing to a sexual relationship with a student, according to Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent Winston Brooks. (By Andrea Schoellkopf)
Governor Travels To California for Solar Energy Conference – 6:00pm MDT
Richardson scheduled to speak at Solar Power International 2009 on Thursday (By Jim McElroy)
Navajo Nation Will Receive $4.9M To Develop Smart Grid – 5:12pm MDT
Federal stimulus money coming through grant from U.S. Department of Energy
Number of Swine Flu Deaths in State Increases to 21 – 3:52pm MDT
State Health Department reports five H1N1-related deaths in the last week in New Mexico (By Jim McElroy)
State Program Helps Prevent Abusers From Tracking Victims – 3:15pm MDT
Victims of domestic violence and sexual assault can use a substitute address on driver's licenses, ID cards and permits
New York Man Bound Over to District Court on Drug Charge – 1:26pm MDT
Suspect arrested at Magdalena last month; Accused of hauling marijuana in load of pistachios (By Jim McElroy)
Aztec Native Mike Everitt Is a World Series Umpire – 1:02pm MDT
The 1982 Aztec High School graduate will be working his second World Series
Protection From Development Provided for Northern N.M. Hot Springs – 12:30pm MDT
Conservation easement prohibits all but light recreation at Ponce de Leon Hot Springs (By Jim McElroy)
San Ildefonso Pueblo Getting $105,000 in Federal Money – 12:13pm MDT
EPA awards pueblo the money to use for its water pollution control program
Is H1N1 Already Past Its Peak in NM? – 12:12pm MDT
Google's flu tracker suggests H1N1 peaked in New Mexico in mid-October, and is declining. (By John Fleck)
Bloomfield Municipal Judge Resigns – 11:59am MDT
City officials hope to have replacement ready before judge leaves Dec. 31 (By Jim McElroy)
Power Restored To PNM Customers in Albuquerque – 11:32am MDT
Outage hit Wednesday morning on city's West Side
Morning Roundup – 10:09am MDT
News from around New Mexico: (By Jim McElroy)
In the Mood for Winter? Ski Swap This Weekend – 9:26am MDT
This last blast of snow has us thinking skiing. What better way to get ready for ski season than to pay a visit to the annual Ski Swap? (By Nancy Tipton)

9:15am – Farmington Man Suspected in Colo. Crime Spree
N.M. man, arrested Monday in Farmington, a suspect in at least 8 car thefts in Durango. (By Bruce Daniels)
8:45am – Man Sentenced to Life in 1998 Now Eligible for Release
Texas man's conviction in 1993 Catron County slaying overturned in federal court.
8:05am – Shirley Says He'll 'Sail Through' Investigation
Suspended Navajo president says he still hasn't been told of specific allegations. (By Bruce Daniels)
7:45am – Las Cruces TEA Party Mailing List Hacked
Anonymous e-mailer sends out list of 240 addresses from anti-tax protest group.

7:25am – Fired Deputy Charged With Battering Ex-Boyfriend
San Miguel sheriff fired female officer a day after he called charges 'ridiculous,' 'false.' (By Bruce Daniels)
7:05am – Ruidoso Kindergartner Left on Bus
5-year-old boy found wandering on U.S. 70 after failing to show up for school.
6:50am – Taos Man Accused of Exposing Himself to Kids
42-year-old allegedly showed his genitals to 10-year-olds at children's movie last May. (By Bruce Daniels)
6:35am – Carlsbad Police Officer Facing Charges
Patrolman allegedly assaulted wife, smashed her cell phone last week.

Eastbound I-40 Closed at Santa Rosa – 6:26am MDT
Police diverting eastbound traffic at Exit 270 after tractor-trailer rollover. (By Bruce Daniels)
6:10am – Truck Driver Killed in Four Corners Rollover
Top-heavy propane truck flips when driver makes turn onto Aztec Boulevard.
5:50am – Ready or Not, Here Comes Winter
That rain that's falling on ABQ could turn to snow before the day is done. (By Bruce Daniels)

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Winter Storm Moves Into New Mexico read more (new 4:48 PM MDT)

7 Charged in Medicare Fraud, Feds Seize millions read more (new 4:45 PM MDT)

Sweat Lodge Victim's Family Holds Ray Responsible read more (new 4:17 PM MDT)

UPDATED: Feds To Release Endangered Minnows Reared in N.M. in Big Bend read more (new 2:48 PM MDT)

Snow Leads to Power Outage in Farmington, Kirtland read more (new 2:44 PM MDT)

District Attorney in Santa Fe Charges Man With Vehicular Homicide in Teen Deaths read more (new 1:43 PM MDT)

Enrichment Plant in Southeastern New Mexico Preparing for Final Review read more (new 10:46 AM MDT)

Eastbound I-40 Open Again Near Santa Rosa After Tractor-Trailer Rolled read more (new 10:43 AM MDT)

Weather Forecast:  . . . Partly cloudy. Isolated rain and snow showers in the evening then isolated snow showers after midnight. Lows in the mid to upper 20s. West winds 10 to 20 mph.     Albuquerque | New Mexico National Weather Service Radar Road Conditions | ABQ Pollen see weather in your neighborhood Weather Station Map

$925,000 Home Has a $334 Tax Bill
By Thomas J. Cole/ Journal Staff Writer
  Under Great Homes and Destinations, The New York Times each week features three similarly priced homes on the market across the country. The point of the feature is to show how much bang a home buyer can get for the buck in different places. Property taxes are listed for each home. Last week in the Times it was "What You Get for ... $925,000," and one of the homes featured was in the village of Cerrillos, about 25 miles south of Santa Fe.

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