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NM Governor Learns Of Hardships Facing New Mexicans
Gov. Bill Richardson attended a listening session in Albuquerque on Wednesday. While he is facing a financial crisis in balancing the state budget, he is also learning that many New Mexicans are finding it hard to make ends meet at home.
Arrest made in drive-by homicide
A third teen wanted in an Albuquerque-area shooting has been arrested. Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Erin Kinnard Thompson said detectives located 17-year-old Roberto Gonzalez Friday morning.
A drive-by shooting in southwest Albuquerque Thursday afternoon killed a teenager and locked down a school for about 90 minutes, according to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department.
Foresight saved "Ether Man" rape case
The Bernalillo county district attorneys office says it could be years before the man suspected of being a serial rapist dubbed Ether Man comes back to New Mexico to face charges, but the charges will be waiting.
11-year-old New Mexico boy dies from swine flu
New Mexico health officials say an 11-year old boy from Bernalillo County has died from the swine flu.
UPDATED: Police report shooting, chase in Alameda district...
A 20-year-old man remains on the loose after a shooting at Picacho Vista Mobile Home Community on Thursday, Las Cruces police said.
Contract with suspect MVD firm suspended
The state has temporarily terminated its relationship with an Albuquerque-based private Motor Vehicle Department contractor after one of its employees was suspected of issuing titles and registrations for stolen vehicles.
Baby shower delivers bundle of arrests
Lynette Tafoya's baby shower ended with a knife, Taser and handcuffs when Bernalillo County deputies stormed the party Saturday arresting seven people including Tafoya, her boyfriend and another mother-to-be. Now the South Valley couple claims deputies took things too far when they broke up their celebration.
Homeless men guilty in slaying
Two homeless men pleaded guilty Wednesday to their roles in the September death of another homeless man in downtown Santa Fe.
Fatal crash east of Albuquerque causes back-up on WB I-40
Westbound lanes of I-40 were closed for several hours Friday. Westbound Interstate 40 is restricted to one lane at the Carnuel exit east of Albuquerque after a fatal rollover involving a semi truck.
Defense says child-porn search tainted
A prominent Albuquerque business owner accused of taping the rape of his underage employee is asking a judge to throw out any evidence deputies responding to an anonymous 911 call found at his home.
Crash claims a life on Highway 14
One man is dead and traffic on Highway 14 at Sangre de Cristo is down to one lane in each direction following a three-vehicle crash Friday morning.
Guest Blog by Think New Mexico: Get Rid of Political Contributions from Contractors and Lobbyists
This is a guest blog that is excerpted and adapted from "Restoring Trust: Banning Political Contributions from Contractors and Lobbyists," by Fred Nathan and Kristina Fisher , Think New Mexico : New Mexico has a long history of battling political corruption, dating back to well before statehood.
Raves ruffling Valencia County leaders
As Albuquerque and Bernalillo County cracked down on wild all-night parties known as raves the kids, along with drugs and booze, have neighboring Valencia County pondering new laws to control the activity.
Bernalillo County Avoids Hiring Freeze
Bernalillo County is scrambling to fill open positions in public safety from fire fighters to jail guards and leaders said they need to act fast.
NM State Treasurer James B. Lewis Re-Election Campaign Kickoff Set for 10/17
The kickoff announcement event for the re-election campaign of New Mexico State Treasurer James B. Lewis will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 2:00 PM in Chaco Rooms 1 and 2 at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center .
Berry appoints White to public safety officer
Mayor-elect Richard Berry isn't wasting any time choosing a new team to lead the City of Albuquerque.
Publications approved in Onslow County jail
A rule that only allowed inmates in the Onslow County jail to read the Bible or legal documents has been lifted.
Found dog gone again, woman tells judge
A judge Monday ordered Albuquerque resident Veronica Ramirez to return a dog she found to the little boy who owned him or come up with an $1,800 cash settlement.
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NM: DEA Unveils Campaign Targeting Prescription Drug Traffickers
OCT 08 -- Joseph M. Arabit, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration El Paso Field Division and Gregory J. Fouratt of the United States Attorney's Office, Chief Ray Shultz of the Albuquerque Police Department and Sheriff Darren P. White of the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office announce the establishment of a telephone ...
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