New Mexico National Guard Soldier Dies in Iraq – 6:23pm MDT

A 39-year-old New Mexico National Guard soldier from Questa has died in Iraq from a heart attack, Guard officials said Thursday. (By Charles Brunt)

Four N.M. Geothermal Projects Getting Federal Stimulus Money – 5:41pm MDT

U.S. Department of Energy releases more than $10 million for the projects (By Jim McElroy)

State Officials Say Carlsbad Brine Well Still in Danger of Collapse – 5:07pm MDT

Officials held public meeting Wednesday in Carlsbad on the brine well

More Road Closures For Movie-Making – 4:55pm MDT

From 7 p.m. tonight until 5:30 a.m. all of the frontage roads below the Big I will have intermittent closures for film production, the state Department of Transportation reports. "Expect delays!!" the agency advises. (By Lloyd Jojola)

South Valley Shooting Now a Homicide – 4:45pm MDT

The victim of a drive-by shooting in the South Valley has died (By Hailey Heinz )

Police Search for Armed Robbery Suspects – 3:39pm MDT

Female injured in armed robbery today (Oct. 29) (By Rozanna M. Martinez )

Low-Income New Mexicans Can Apply for Help With Energy Costs – 3:08pm MDT

State Human Services Department now taking applications for its Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (By Jim McElroy)

New Mexico Recognized for High Education Standards – 3:02pm MDT

New Mexico has once again been recognized nationally for setting high academic standards and assessments for student performance. (By Martin Salazar)

American Cancer Society Provides $70,000 for Breast Cancer Screenings in N.M. – 2:42pm MDT

State will use the money to provide more mammography services for low-income and uninsured women (By Jim McElroy)

Union calls for veto of budget cuts – 2:29pm MDT

A public employee union that represents 10,000 state workers is urging Gov. Bill Richardson to veto a legislative budget-cutting bill that would slash more than $93 million from state agency budgets. (By Dan Boyd)

Zoo, Mall Offer Trick-or-Treat Options – 1:58pm MDT

If you're looking for trick-or-treating with a twist, there are a couple of options in the Duke City. (By Nancy Tipton)

Three Men Arrested in Las Cruces Face Gambling Charges – 1:26pm MDT

Investigation into alleged high-stakes poker games led to Wednesday night's arrests (By Jim McElroy)

Kid's Fishing Clinic Set for Nov. 7 at Oasis State Park – 12:59pm MDT

Event at the park near Portales will provide instruction on fishing techniques from fly tying to water safety

$50,000 Reward Offered for Information on Postal Driver Carjacking – 12:23pm MDT

Man ripped driver out of vehicle in El Prado and drove away (By Jim McElroy)

Tesuque Pueblo Getting $65,000 From Feds – 11:34am MDT

EPA awards the money to the pueblo to use for its water pollution control program

Sexual Relationship with Student Began Last Week – 11:12am MDT

Jimmy Carter Middle School teacher released on bond (By Andrea Schoellkopf)

Morning Roundup – 10:13am MDT

News from around New Mexico: (By Jim McElroy)

New Mexico's Sens. Like Senate Health Bill as Starting Point – 9:16am MDT

As soon as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced he would include a public option in the bill he brings to the Senate floor, critics pounced with even some moderate Democrats signaling opposition. (By Michael Coleman)

9:00am – Former Weatherman Mark Rudd at WNMU Today

Sixties radical, who taught for years in ABQ, will talk about his life underground. (By Bruce Daniels)

8:30am – NMSU Search Committee Defends Candidate Picks

Two of five finalists for presidency resigned previous posts amid scandals.

7:45am – San Juan Co. Raids Net Meth, Coke, Pot, Cash

More than $179,900 worth of drugs seized in separate, unrelated busts. (By Bruce Daniels)

7:15am – Judge Wants Animals Out of Meadow Lake Woman's House

Woman who was convicted of animal cruelty in May told she could be in contempt.

6:45am – Fake Border Agent Sentenced Again

Man was originally accused of raping mentally disabled Alamogordo woman. (By Bruce Daniels)

6:30am – Tucumcari Woman Sues Former Probation/Parole Boss

Ex-employee accuses supervisor of sexual harassment, racial discrimination.