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Rio Rancho Bonds Approved    RIO RANCHO - Rio Rancho voters have said yes to a ...
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Woman Accused Of Embezzlement    Norma Mermejo, 53, a member and resident of Picuris ...
Group files lawsuit over trapping in New Mexico
Environmentalists filed a lawsuit Tuesday against wildlife managers over their decision last summer to lift a trapping ban in southwestern New Mexico where the federal government is reintroducing Mexican gray wolves.
NM regulators repeal carbon cap and trade rules
New Mexico's participation in a regional cap and trade program aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions became more unlikely Monday with a unanimous vote by state regulators.
New Mexico's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in...
Jerry Hou, 17, of Albuquerque and Priscilla Duenas, 12, of Rio Rancho today were named New Mexico's top two youth volunteers for 2012 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism.
New Mexico Space Grant: Operating at the margins...
What do Pros Ranch market and going back to the moon have in common? Hint #1: It's about looking around to see what isn't happening.
New Mexico Airlines pulls out of Lea County
By Stella Davis Current-Argus Staff Writer CARLSBAD - New Mexico Airlines, an Essential Air Service carrier, says Hobbs residents needing to fly to Albuquerque will have to drive to Carlsbad to catch a flight to the northern city.
New Mexico House panel OKs budget
A more than $5 billion New Mexico budget proposal is back on track in the House and the spending blueprint leaves nearly $42 million available for possible tax cuts advocated by Republican Gov. Susana Martinez and legislators.
Editorial: Put Legislature on Tape
New Mexico's legislators do the work of the people, sacrificing their time and often their inc ...
Tax bills proliferate, but to what end?
The New Mexico Tax Research Institute reported that as of last week it was tracking 75 tax-related b ...
New Mexico cruises 65-49
Kendall Williams scored 18 points and Tony Snell added 13 to lead New Mexico to a 65-49 victory over Boise State...
After Deep Cuts, New Mexico Now Has Budget Surplus
In New Mexico, state lawmakers are figuring out what to do with a budget surplus. Republicans want to give some of the money to businesses, in the form of tax breaks. Democrats want to restore some of the cuts to services made over the last three years.
After Cuts, New Mexico Now Has Budget Surplus
In New Mexico, state lawmakers are figuring out what to do with a budget surplus. As NPR's Ted Robbins reports, Republicans want to give some of the money to businesses, in the form of tax breaks. Democrats want to restore some of the cuts to services made over the last three years.
TRAC technology donated to New Mexico school
A New Mexico school will be putting more technology into the hands of its students thanks to a donation by a White Sands Missile Range tenant.
New Mexico Celebrates Pueblo Centennial
The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is celebrating the centennial of New Mexico's statehood with an exhibit.

Weighing Free Speech Against Hurt Feelings
BERNALILLO - As I spent time on the campus of Bernalillo High School last week getting to the ...
Bernalillo sues over February natural-gas crisis
ALBUQUERQUE — The town of Bernalillo has sued New Mexico Gas Co., alleging it failed to provide sufficient natural-gas supplies and shut off service without reasonable warning when extremely cold weather hit the state in February.
Status of Gas Restoration Efforts
Southwest New Mexico communities who lost natural gas service last week have had service restored, but many northern New Mexico communities are still waiting. Here's the latest update on gas restoration efforts from New Mexico Gas Co.  Taos: 4 percent of service restored.Española, Santa Clara Pueblo, Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo and San Ildefonso Pueblo: 8 percent of service restored.Red River: 83 percent of service restored.Bernalillo, Santa Ana Pueblo and Placitas: 95 percent of service...
Gas Company Expects Service To Bernalillo Saturday
Crews were going house to house in Bernalillo Friday working to restore service.   A gas company spokesman said customers in the Sandoval County Communities should have service by late Saturday.   Someone needs to be present to have the pilot light relit.   People . . .
Man In Wreck May Have Died While Driving
Sixty four-year-old Wesley Borys was identified as the driver.   The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office said Borys was driving to the Walgreens at 1625 Rio Bravo SW when the incident occurred. Evidence suggests that Borys had some sort of medical . . .
Bernalillo never relinquishes lead against Demons...
BERNALILLO — It started with a couple of missed shots, then a 3-ball by at the other end by Bernalillo's Brandon Saiz. Read Story...
Prep roundup: Jaguars outplay Bernalillo after...
One half completed a whole turnaround for the Jaguars of Capital High School, who defeated the Spartans of Bernalillo 77-66 Tuesday night. Read Story...
Change To Bernalillo County Noise Limits Fought
Loud concerts worry neighbors Some neighborhood groups are fighting a change in the Bernalillo County noise ordinance, which they fear would mean loud rock concerts several times a week. The ordinance, proposed . . .
New MDC Director on the Job
Former jail warden in Pa. brings 30 years of corrections experience to Bernalillo County. The new director of the Metropolitan Detention Center had his first day on the job Monday, KOAT-TV reported. Ramon Rustin, . . .
TRAFFIC: I-25/N.M. 473 Interchange Ramp Closures
The interchange, Exit 240 at the town of Bernalillo, is scheduled to have various ramp closures starting Monday.           Crews are picking up the pace on phase two of the I-25 reconstruction/widening project. Phase two . . .
BREAKING: UNMH Shooter Turns Himself In
Cesar Dominguez-Garcia, the man suspected of shooting his gun inside the pediatric unit at University of New Mexico Hospital, has turned himself in to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, a spokeswoman confirmed. . . .
I-25 Traffic Will Be Separated Soon
  Interstate 25 drivers north of Tramway soon won't be sharing one side of the roadway. As part of the I-25 widening project between Tramway Boulevard and the south exit at Bernalillo, all traffic is expected to be placed on the original alignment sometime between Thursday and Monday. Northbound traffic in the area has been sharing the southbound side of the interstate, while work focused on the northbound side. Both sides of the interstate will still be limited to two lanes in each direction...
Prep roundup: Lady Horsemen find defense, knock...
The Lady Horsemen of St. Michael's got away from what worked last weekend. Read Story...
'Nudist' family investigated in Sandia Park
ALBUQUERQUE - A Sandia Park man, who encouraged his family to embrace nudity and told his children that "sex among family" was OK, was arrested after being accused of molesting his children, the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office said.
Updated: Paseo del Norte Back Open
Westbound Paseo del Norte at the Second street overpass is back open.       Westbound Paseo del Norte is shut down due to a rollover crash near the Second street overpass, according to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office.   Westbound traffic is being blocked at Jefferson and Paseo del Norte to allow a medical helicopter to land and for crash clean-up, according to the department. A woman involved in the single vehicle crash is being airlifted to a local hospital for a laceration to...
BREAKING: South Valley Party Turns Deadly
    A housewarming party turned deadly Saturday morning after a 29-year-old man shot a man he was fighting, according to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office. Joe Anderson was arrested around 5 p.m. Saturday, hours after deputies began a search for him. Sgt. Rachel Azbill said Anderson shot 25-year-old Vicente Sanchez several times during a physical fight around 3 a.m. at a house on the 700 block of Atrisco SW. Sanchez died on scene, Azbill said. An arrest warrant was issued for...
Daily Times earns Public Service Award
BERNALILLO — The Daily Times won the state's highest journalism honor for public service after being presented the award Saturday night at the Tamaya Resort during the New Mexico Press Association and New Mexico Associated Press combined banquet.
Prep football: Jaguars' struggles return after...
For the tiniest of moments, Capital's moribund football team was on top of the prep football world. Read Story...
Live coverage starts 7 p.m.: Demons hoping to...
Santa Fe High's visit to Los Alamos tonight lost a little of its luster when the Hilltoppers were beaten by Bernalillo in a key District 2AAAA game last week.
Updated: An I-40 Crash Has Clogged Traffic
A toddler has been airlifted to University of New Mexico Hospital after being involved in a crash in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 40, just west of Route 66 Casino, late Wednesday afternoon.   The 1 1/2 year old girl is thought to be in critical condition, according to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department. Two women, ages 29 and 49, also were involved the crash, but were conscious and breathing following the accident. The eastbound and westbound lanes of traffic on I-40 were...
Man accused of shooting deputy allowed furlough
ALBUQUERQUE - A man accused of shooting a Bernalillo County sheriff's deputy during a raid last month is getting out of jail for one day next week unsupervised to attend his brother's funeral.
"Good Idea" Ends In Arrest
Son who alleged bad treatment by his parents "thought it would be a good idea to steal their car."       About 8:30 p.m. Thursday, a Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department deputy was dispatched to the area of Edith and Osuna NE in the North Valley in response to stolen . . .
TRAFFIC: A Change On Southbound I-25 Tonight
Southbound I-25 traffic between the south exit at the town of Bernalillo and Tramway Boulevard will be switched onto the newly constructed southbound lanes starting at 9 p.m. tonight.       The switch should be in place by 5 a.m. Sunday. Meanwhile, northbound traffic is scheduled to be switched onto . . .
Governor's race: Rivals vow to root out crooked...
ALBUQUERQUE - Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez chose the Bernalillo County Courthouse as a backdrop for a news conference Wednesday to announce her anti-corruption ideas for New Mexico.
TRAFFIC: I-25/Tramway To Bernalillo Work
Southbound I-25, at the south end of the Tramway to Bernalillo work zone, will be down to one lane overnights through Thursday.     From 7 p.m. nightly until 5 a.m. the following mornings, crews will be moving barrier walls, the state Department of Transportation says in its weekly traffic report. Also . . .

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