Alleged Drunk Driver Caught after I-25 Crash – 7:33pm MST

Alleged repeat drunken driver causes crash near Los Lunas (By Rozanna M. Martinez )

Retired Prison Captain Among Men Accused in Illegal Poker Operation – 5:59pm MST

Other two men allegedly involved in illegal high-stakes poker ring are an MVD agent and a public school employee (By Jim McElroy)

State Health Officials Report 5 More Swine Flu Deaths – 3:57pm MST

A 4-year-old boy from San Juan County without any chronic medical conditions is among the latest H1N1-related deaths

Upgrades Planned at Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge – 3:08pm MST

$1.36 million in stimulus money will be used for fence installation, new signage, adding solar electricity generators and road improvements (By Jim McElroy)

Two Robertson High School Assistant Football Coaches Suspended – 1:46pm MST

Superintendent says they are on leave while an alleged incident at a Las Vegas, N.M., restaurant is investigated

Carlsbad Man Accused of Attacking Wife With Knife – 1:05pm MST

The attack allegedly occurred while the woman was holding their infant daughter (By Jim McElroy)

Portales Fire Chief Retiring This Month – 12:29pm MST

John Bridges will start new job at Roosevelt General Hospital next month

Judge Dismisses Case Against Ex-Marine – 11:54am MST

Judge finds no probable cause to bind Luke Sanchez of Los Chavez over for trial (By Clara Garcia/Valencia County News-Bulletin)

Attorney General King Is in Stable Condition After Surgery – 11:31am MST

The AG had surgery to replace discs and fuse vertebrae in his neck (By Jim McElroy)

Evidence in Locksley Altercation Destroyed – 10:59am MST

The original notes taken of interviews with witnesses to the Mike Locksley altercation that appear to support claims that Locksley punched and choked assistant J.B. Gerald were destroyed, UNM President David Schmidly revealed this morning. (By Martin Salazar)

UNM Drops Bombshell in Locksley Case – 10:28am MST

University of New Mexico officials alleged Wednesday that assistant coach J.B. Gerald demanded $500,000 from the university in exchange for remaining silent about the Mike Locksley altercation. Evidence in the case was destroyed, UNM officials told the Journal.

Morning Roundup – 10:05am MST

News from around New Mexico: (By Jim McElroy)

9:10am – Former N.M. Highway Chief Honored by Governing Magazine

Pete Rahn hailed for innovative work as director of Missouri's DOT. (By Bruce Daniels)

8:40am – Army Apologizes for Recruiter's Gay Slur

Students at Durango H.S. overheard remark while taking ASVAB test last week.

8:15am – Pregnant Migrant Rescued in Arizona Desert

Border agents from Lordsburg find Salvadoran woman, 24, just across N.M. line. (By Bruce Daniels)

8:00am – Joe Biden Coming to ABQ Nov. 16

Veep's first trip here since taking office will raise money for Heinrich, Teague.

7:30am – State: Inmates Won't Get H1N1 Vaccine Before Public

Texas reportedly will provide prisoners with vaccine early, but not New Mexico. (By Bruce Daniels)

7:00am – Wounded Arkansas Officer Out of Hospital

Shooting suspect who surrendered in San Jon Sunday remains jailed in Tucumcari.

6:35am – Alamogordo Man Busted While Out on Bond

53-year-old charged with drug trafficking arrested again after chase through desert. (By Bruce Daniels)

6:20am – Farmington Mayor Won't Run Again

Bill Standley tells council he's not seeking an unprecedented fourth term next year.

6:05am – Curry County Jail Guard Stabbed

Inmate, 36, facing attempted murder, other charges in Monday incident. (By Bruce Daniels)

5:50am – Time Marches On

Hot Lips Houlihan turns 72 today; the Karate Kid is 48.

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