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Former Gov. Bruce King Dies
Former Gov. Bruce King, a legendary and widely popular New Mexico politician who served three terms in the Roundhouse, died Friday morning at his Stanley ranch, his family said. (By John Robertson )

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UNM Getting $41M in Federal Funding for N.M. Computer Projects – 5:54pm MST
Money from National Science Foundation will be used for collaborative projects involving state's supercomputer (By Jim McElroy)
Las Cruces Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash – 5:22pm MST
Man was not wearing a helmet and suffered severe facial and head trauma
Charges Against Twin Brothers Tossed in Dog-Fighting Case – 4:47pm MST
State District Judge in Las Cruces dismisses charges against Daron and Duryea Scott (By Jim McElroy)

Latest Reports from APD – 4:16pm MST

Governor Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Fallen Soldier – 3:46pm MST
Richardson directs flags flown at half-staff in memory of Berino native Army Spc. Tony Carrasco Jr. (By Jim McElroy)
Richardson Forms Task Force To Look at Ways To Increase Revenue – 2:15pm MST
The 42-member group will hold its first meeting Monday in Santa Fe
A US Airways Plane Is Forced to Land In ABQ – 1:53pm MST
The Airbus A319 reportedly had a cracked or shattered windshield, an airport spokesman told ABQjournal.com. (By Lloyd Jojola)
NMSO Cancels Concerts – 1:39pm MST
Classics set for Nov. 20-22 will not be rescheduled (By David Steinberg)

Carlos Fierro Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison – 1:13pm MST
Sentencing came in hit-and-run case in which a man was killed last year (By Vic Vela)
Farmington Police Seek Person of Interest in Connection With Possible Homicide – 12:52pm MST
Police say person of interest is believed to have information about death of man found Oct. 21 in a stream (By Jim McElroy)
Colfax County Hires New Administrator for Jail – 12:13pm MST
Arthur Armijo replaces Melanie McCarty, who is retiring
Two People Arrested in Portales Marijuana Bust – 11:45am MST
Suspects caught with 58 pounds of pot, charged with distribution of marijuana (By Jim McElroy)
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Former Gov. Bruce King Dies – 10:06am MST
Former Gov. Bruce King, a legendary and widely popular New Mexico politician who served three terms in the Roundhouse, died Friday morning at his Stanley ranch, his family said. (By John Robertson / Journal Politics Editor)

New Mexico Remembers Bruce King – 9:28am MST
Tributes to legendary former Gov. Bruce King are pouring into the Journal's news desk today. Here are some of them, including remembrances from Gov. Bill Richardson, former Sen. Pete Domenici, former House Speaker Raymond Sanchez, Sen. Jeff Bingaman and others. (By Michael Coleman)
Act that Established Alternative Schools Marks Milestone – 6:46am MST
NM charter school law celebrates 10 years (By Nancy Tipton)
Here Comes Winter – 6:17am MST
Two storm systems to bring colder temps, chance of snow

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Developmental Disability Doesn't Hold Rio Rancho Student Back
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  The blow-up tunnel on the south end of Milne Stadium rumbles with the raw-meat energy of the Rio Rancho High Rams varsity football team, the players raring to take the field, take no prisoners, take it all. Finally, they explode with a roar from the tunnel into the Friday night lights and the gaggle of shiny, screaming cheerleaders.

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