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Boy Scouts to allow gay youths to join
Delegates to the annual meeting of the Boy Scouts of America made a monumental statement Thursday, voting to allow openly gay youths to join ...
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Robber hits Albuquerque bank
Witnesses told authorities the robber entered the bank before 2 p.m., showed a teller a note and verbally demanded money. The teller gave an undisclosed amount of money to the suspect, who was last seen heading toward Aspen Avenue ...
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Inmate arrested after erroneous early release
The state Corrections Department has arrested Samuel Lopez after its retrospective inmate audit determined he had been incorrectly released from custody more than a year early. Lopez was supposed to serve 15 months and 20 days along with a two year parole term. According to the department his judgment and sentencing for his case was never received and Lopez was released after serving ...
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Robbery of Bank of the West in Albuquerque
The FBI and APD are investigating a bank robbery at Bank of the West at 1422 Carlisle Blvd NE in Albuquerque. Surveillance photos of suspect are below. Anyone with information can call the FBI at ...
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NMSU student dies in crash
Updated 6:20 p.m. LAS CRUCES - A New Mexico State University mechanical engineering student died in a fatal car crash on U.S. 180 Thursday morning. Nicholas Clegg, 22, was near Deming when another driver, heading north, swerved into oncoming traffic. Clegg swerved to avoid the driver, lost control of his 2011 Toyota and hit a guard rail. He rolled several times and was ejected from the ...
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Hopi tribe sues over investment losses
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) - The Hopi Tribe of northern Arizona claims its investments were mishandled by a national banking institute, resulting in the loss of millions of dollars. The tribe filed its claims against Wachovia earlier this month with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. It is seeking more than $190 million in damages and penalties through arbitration. The claims allege that ...
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Obama U.S. will keep deploying drones
Drone strikes are a necessary evil, but one that must be used with more temperance as the United States' security situation evolves, President Barack Obama said in a counterterrorism speech ...
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Water main break closes Rio Rancho intersection
One northbound and one southbound lane via Unser Boulevard may be open by 5 p.m. Thursday "barring any unforeseen circumstances," according to a Rio Rancho news release. Motorists are advised to seek an alternative route, such as: -Northbound Unser Boulevard traffic right-turn only to eastbound Northern Boulevard -Southbound Unser Boulevard traffic to Autumn Sage Avenue to Calor Road ...
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84-year-old woman charged with trafficking cocaine marijuana in New Mexico
The Cloverdale Rodeo protester who filmed another woman in the throes of a racist rant before she was allegedly beaten up and then posted it on YouTube has done this sort of thing ...
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ABQ adds population but lags in growth among major cities
The city of Albuquerques population grew by 1.6 percent between 2010 and 2012, making it the 444th fastest-growing city in the nation, the U.S. Census Bureau said Thursday. The city of Albuquerques population grew by 1.6 percent between 2010 and 2012, making it the 444th fastest-growing city in the nation, the U.S. Census Bureau said Thursday. Between April 2010 and July 2012, the city added ...
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Police Man killed cat with bow and arrow
Mourachov's wife told officials she feared her husband had created booby traps and explosives when he thought police were en route to their ...
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New system would let traffic signals communicate
The first-of-its-kind system would allow traffic signals to communicate with each other in an attempt to improve traffic flow. Officials say the project will be especially helpful when work begins on the I-25 and Paseo Interchange project. The system is expected to be fully operational by ...
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Albuquerque Business First names Nonprofit of the Year award winners
Albuquerque Business First recognized 24 New Mexico nonprofit organizations for their contributions to the community at its inaugural Nonprofit of the Year awards. Nearly 350 people attended the sold-out event at the Sheraton Uptown in Albuquerque, where individuals and organizations that have benefited from the nonprofits work shared their stories via video testimonials. Nonprofit of the Year ...
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Obama says US at crossroads in terror fight
President Barack Obama in a major counterterrorism speech Thursday defended the American drone program, saying that despite the controversies around it, the strikes are legal and save ...
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Red Cross animal group aid Oklahoma
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - On Thursday afternoon KRQE News 13 is teaming up with the local American Red Cross chapter to hold a phone bank for Oklahoma tornado victims as another group works to help animals affected by the storm. The fundraising phone bank will be held in the News 13 studios from 4-6 p.m. to benefit the survivors in Moore, Okla. Donors can call 1-877-715-7400 during those ...
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Pill abuse on summit agenda
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - It's no secret prescription drug abuse is a big problem in New Mexico. In fact more people die from overdosing on them than on other drugs. All day Thursday the attorney general and other state leaders are going to talk about how to change those statistics. A summit is underway at the embassy suites in downtown Albuquerque. It goes until 5 pm. One thing they're ...
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City council approves veterans shelter
The shelter will give vets a place to stay and a lot more. "Get them back on their feet...get them all the education, all the tools they need to be productive citizens of the united states of America," D'Onofrio said. The shelter's been a bit ...
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Therapeutic pilot program for youths set for June in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES - The city's Parks & Recreation Department Therapeutic Program will host a pilot program - Youth Activity Camp. The new program will be noon to 4 p.m. June 24-28 at the Frank O'Brien Papen Community Center, 304 W. Bell St. The camp will offer recreational activities that target individuals with special needs. The one week pilot program will provide accessible, ...
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Las Cruces recognized as Playful City USA community
LAS CRUCES - The national nonprofit organization KaBOOM! is recognizing Las Cruces as a 2013 Playful City USA community. The recognition is for the city's efforts to provide children ample opportunities for play. Las Cruces is one of 217 cities and towns across the country to receive the recognition.Sponsored by the Humana Foundation, Playful City USA is a national program from KaBOOM! that ...
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Las Cruces members sought for design review committee
LAS CRUCES - The Las Cruces Community Development Department is seeking members for the University District Citizen's Design Review Committee (UDCDRC). It is seeking one resident who has design/construction experience and one New Mexico State University student representative. The UDCDR Committee serves as an advisory body to the city for all new development and property rehabilitation in ...
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Food tasting for good cause June 6 in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES - Twenty restaurants will serve savory samples to guests attending the 2013 Taste of Las Cruces from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at the Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 E. University Ave.The event also will feature a silent auction and live entertainment. The annual event is presented and hosted by three Las Cruces Rotary Clubs to benefit local charities. The 2013 beneficiary is ...
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NMSU hiring special events staff for Vans Warped Tour
LAS CRUCES - New Mexico State University Special Events is currently hiring dozens of part-time workers for a variety of positions at Vans Warped Tour '13, scheduled for June 26. Vans Warped Tour is a day-long outdoor festival featuring more than 80 rock and alternative bands. Those selected also may have an opportunity to work other upcoming special events including Aggie football, ...
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Program will keep drunks out of ER
"It's a program to provide intervention for people who are chronically out on the street very, very intoxicated," said Maggie Hart Stebbins, a Bernalillo County ...
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School Spirit winners donate $1000 to injured student
Colinas del Norte Elementary School won $1,000 in the KOAT.com u local School Spirit contest recently. They will use the money to help pay the medical bills for student Courtney Edgin, who was badly injured in a car ...
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Texas town crosses state border to tap aquifer
Midland, Texas, officials are "securing" water for their immediate needs -- and they're doing so by tapping into an aquifer across the state ...
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New Mexico's ancient feud between Billy the Kid and Pat Garret continues
Billy the Kid is one of the most notorious gangsters of all time and a legend for those who lament the abuse of authority and corruption that was prevalent in the frontier lands of American during the time, while others dismiss him as nothing more than a glorified gangster. Governor Richardson’s consideration of a pardon then, is highly contentious.
With Governor Richardson giving serious consideration to pardoning Billy the Kid, arguably the most notorious of all outlaws, we thought it would be helpful to provide some context to the story of Billy the Kid, who even now continues to capture New Mexico news headlines. Read more
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