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Wild dog packs terrorize area ABOVE : Gary Langston pauses while trekking the backcountry with his horse and his chocolate Lab.

“It's a tough economic situation because people are not buying art in Las Cruces. We're doing quite well up here through the Internet. In the last five months, we've delivered art to Tokyo, Barcelona, London and Dubai”

White Raven has served up elaborate cake sculptures inscribed in icing with favorite complaints of the artist's mother, and coordinated museum-caliber exhibits of original works by some of the world's most ... via Las Cruces Sun-News

“We just have to be more careful and watch out for each other”

A string of armed robberies has Rio Rancho business owners on alert. The first robbery happened in early March at an Allsup's convenience store on New Mexico Highway 528 and Ridgecrest Drive. via KOAT.com

“First, can he understand the proceedings that are occurring and second, can he assist his attorney in his defense.”

A mental health competency hearing is set Friday for Kirt Darner, former owner and operator of a big game park in Grants, to determine whether he is able to stand trial for crimes he allegedly committed several ... via Gallup Independent

“That's a real tribute to our student talent”

Skate Park plan rolls forward Los Alamos County Council's approval Tuesday to proceed to the 60-percent design phase of the skate park met with audience applause. via Los Alamos Monitor

The business community in San Juan County is interested in far more than the financial rewards that come from success. via Farmington Daily Times

“We can't get medical insurance now”

How to get there: Take Interstate Highway 40 to exit 1023, go under the bridge north to a stop sign at an intersection with U.S. Route 66. via Gallup Independent

The New Mexico Game Commission will consider a recovery plan for two state-endangered rodents, hear status reports on the Mexican wolf reintroduction program and river otter restoration efforts, and open ... via Carlsbad Current-Argus

“This mission is a difficult one, but one well worth the effort.”

A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. via Dps.nm.org

“It's important that we get your input on how we can work toward improving your health, your community's health and the health-care system”

The New Mexico Department of Health and Health Policy Commission are asking the public for input on the state's strategic health plan, which will guide New Mexico's health-care priorities and goals. via Deming Headlight

“It pays for organizations to have a presence on the Internet, especially on the professional networking sites like LinkedIn.com”

New Mexico Business Weekly - by Megan Kamerick NMBW Staff Barbara Lemaire joined LinkedIn.com two years ago, but only recently began using it regularly. via New Mexico Business Weekly

“I am very pleased for her and want to congratulate her on this great honor.”

State weighs meadow mouse recovery plan An upcoming meeting of the New Mexico Fish and Game Commission will consider adopting a recovery plan for two small rodents listed as endangered under the Wildlife ... via Los Alamos Monitor

“I want to welcome Rick Homans back to state government, where I will count on his expertise at the Taxation and Revenue Department”

New Mexico Business Weekly - by Megan Kamerick NMBW Staff Rick Homans is returning to public life. via New Mexico Business Weekly

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has scheduled statewide Habitat Stamp Citizen's Advisory Committee meetings for 2008. via Carlsbad Current-Argus

Russell Thurston Bouren, 77, of Kirtland, after a long and valiant battle against a severe illness, stepped from this life into his heavenly home Monday, March 24, 2008. via Farmington Daily Times

An Otero County sheriff's deputy involved in the fatal shooting of a man is on paid administrative leave. via Carlsbad Current-Argus

Police say two cousins traveling in the opposite direction on Interstate 25 in central New Mexico have been killed in a traffic crash. via Las Cruces Sun-News

“The recent change in the law should allow many more people to qualify for the freeze next year”

Some Dona Ana County property owners who occupy single-family dwellings may be eligible for a freeze of their taxable value as determined by the Dona Ana County Assessor's Office. via Las Cruces Sun-News

“I am not going to speak in favor of nuclear weapons.”

Stover files for council Well-known youth advocate Sharon Stover officially filed her candidacy for county council Tuesday afternoon. via Los Alamos Monitor

New Mexico First will hold a town hall on rural economic development in Ruidoso March 27-29. Registrations will be accepted until March 21, although there are just 20 slots left, according to the nonprofit. via New Mexico Business Weekly