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Local news in brief, October 20, 2009
Snow predicted tonight in Sangre de Cristos The National Weather Service in Albuquerque issued a warning of possible strong thunderstorms in the central highlands and eastern plains Tuesday afternoon with the potential for snow in the northern mountains above 8,500 feet in elevation.
Vampire movie to sink teeth into NM
A film described as a contemporary vampire tale is expected to shoot in New Mexico this winter, according to Gov.
Rip & Go: Wheeler Peak Loop - Wheeler Peak Wilderness, NM
Backpacker Magazine September 2009 Rip & Go: Wheeler Peak Loop - Wheeler Peak Wilderness, NM Connect alpine lakes and tag three summits on this wildflower- and wildlife-packed loop.
Snow-capped Baldy may bode well for season
Anyone in the mood to sing in the rain could have belted it out loudly through the wee hours of Wednesday morning as rain pounded Santa Fe.
Next January, Ruidoso shoppers will see the gross receipts tax increase by one-half of one percent to help pay for the new $36 million wastewater treatment plant.
World champion boxer Johnny Tapia going back to prison
Five-time world champion boxer Johnny Tapia was sentenced Wednesday to a year in prison for a parole violation.
Equipment, roads on Red River Parish's wish list
While the Red River School Board is spreading the wealth with its excess sales tax collections, other public bodies such as the Police Jury and sheriff's office are being somewhat more conservative.
Equipment, roads on Red River Parish's wish list
While the Red River School Board is spreading the wealth with its excess sales tax collections, other public bodies such as the Police Jury and sheriff's office are being somewhat more conservative.
Tapia Locked Up For Parole Violation
Former five-time world champion boxer Johnny Tapia is behind bars again. The New Mexico Department of Corrections said Tapia was taken into custody and booked into the Metropolitan Detention Center in Albuquerque on Monday after violating the terms of his parole.
Boxer joins search for missing man
An Albuquerque family is getting some heavy-hitting help in the search for their missing loved one.
Taos celebrates 40th anniversary of 'Easy Rider'
It's been 40 years since the motion picture "Easy Rider" roared across our movie screens, turning Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper and Jack Nicholson into instant stars and creating a thriving culture of freewheeling, free-spirited open-road drives on motorcycles.
May Is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Motorcyclist fatalities have more than doubled in 10 years and reached nearly 5,000 in 2006, accounting for 11 percent of total highway fatalities.
Tourism Association inducts three into Hall of Fame
The Tourism Association of New Mexico inducted three people into the Tourism Hall of Fame at the Governor's Conference on Tourism.
Mayor David Coss, along with representatives from the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce and the Santa Fe Alliance, will be on hand, Coronado owner Buddy Roybal said.
Swagerty to lead EXPO New Mexico
Gov. Bill Richardson has appointed Craig Swagerty to lead EXPO New Mexico . Swagerty, deputy tourism secretary since 2007, replaces Judith Espinosa, who has served as director since October 2007.
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