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Prisoner transport officer sentenced for sexual misconduct

The Albuquerque Journal reported Friday that 51-year-old James Baldinger of Minnesota was sentenced Thursday in federal court in Albuquerque for…

November 23, 2019 • The Associated Press

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Health officials: New Mexico chronic disease deaths decline

The latest numbers are outlined in the state’s highlights of vital statistics for 2018. Deaths from flu and pneumonia also…

November 23, 2019 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico city to try comprehensive crime-fighting plan

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller on Friday outlined the city’s new violence intervention program. It’s the result of almost nine months…

November 22, 2019 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico panel opts to end recreational cougar trapping

A foothold trap intended for bobcats is set in February by licensed trapper Tom Fisher on the outskirts of Tierra…

November 22, 2019 • SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN

Petition seeks medical marijuana for ailing household pets

Petitions for new qualifying medical conditions have been filed with the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board at its upcoming meeting in…

November 21, 2019 • MORGAN LEE

Mayor seeks help in stopping ‘cycle’ of violence, homicides

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller on Wednesday said a surge in local homicides is the culmination of a decadelong trend linked…

November 21, 2019 • The Associated Press

New Mexico GOP lawmaker unveils bail reform proposal

New Mexico Rep. Bill Rehm, R-Albuquerque, speaks to reporters on Wednesday after unveiling a proposal aimed at bail reform in…

November 21, 2019 • RUSSELL CONTRERAS

Results elusive as New Mexico combats alcohol, drug deaths

An expert study released Wednesday by the Legislative Finance Committee traces a doubling of annual state spending on services to…

November 21, 2019 • The Associated Press

GOP Navajo Nation member joins U.S. Senate race in New Mexico

Martinez is scheduled Wednesday to formally announce that she will seek the GOP nomination to take on likely Democratic nominee…

November 20, 2019 • RUSSELL CONTRERAS

New Mexico may form hate-crimes unit after Texas massacre

New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas wants to create a special investigative unit to guard against hate crimes and terrorism…

November 20, 2019 • MORGAN LEE

Man facing trial in killing of Albuquerque girl out of jail

Fabian Gonzales has been in jail for more than three years and faces a charge of child abuse resulting in…

November 20, 2019 • The Associated Press

Albuquerque police: Woman killed in apparent robbery attempt

Police said preliminary indications that the killing Tuesday morning stemmed from an attempted robbery and that several people saw a…

November 20, 2019 • The Associated Press

Storm systems to drop rain, snow while crossing New Mexico

The National Weather Service says the first system will spread northeast through the state late Tuesday night and Wednesday. Snow…

November 19, 2019 • The Associated Press

New Mexico’s largest city adds detectives amid homicide jump

KOB-TV reports the Albuquerque Police Department is preparing to hire more homicide detectives after Mayor Tim Keller doubled the number…

November 19, 2019 • The Associated Press

Santa Fe Opera finds additional revenue streams

The money that comes in from non-operatic performances such as this season’s concerts by Ringo Starr and Bobby McFerrin and…

November 18, 2019 • The Associated Press

2 new lawsuits accuse Jesuit priests in Albuquerque of abuse

The Albuquerque Journal reported Sunday one of the alleged victims contends he was sexually abused eight years ago at Immaculate…

November 17, 2019 • The Associated Press

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District: ‘Mistake’ to ask student to remove flag from car

Hobbs Municipal Schools said on the district’s Facebook page that the school’s staff was acting under a policy instituted “due…

November 16, 2019 • The Associated Press

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Volunteer firefighters accused of misusing fuel card

The county said Friday that one firefighter is a current volunteer who has been suspended indefinitely and the other is…

November 16, 2019 • The Associated Press

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University in New Mexico proposes cultural resources degree

If approved by higher education officials, the program would be delivered through distance learning. Highlands professor Orit Tamir developed the…

November 16, 2019 • The Associated Press

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Trial date postponed in drunken driving case against senator

Court records on Friday showed that the trail date for Sen. Richard Martinez of Ojo Caliente is rescheduled for late…

November 15, 2019 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico sees third suspected case of botulism in 2019

The department said Friday that a patient hospitalized in Albuquerque is believed to have wound botulism, a rare illness that…

November 15, 2019 • The Associated Press

U.S. forest chief, New Mexico governor make stewardship pact

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and U.S. Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen will be signing the so-called shared stewardship agreement during…

November 14, 2019 • The Associated Press

County names portion of road after civil rights leader

Bernalillo County Commissioners voted this week to rename part of Bridge Boulevard in Albuquerque’s South Valley as Avenida Dolores Huerta.…

November 14, 2019 • The Associated Press

New Mexico issues warning as vaping illnesses increase

The state Health Department announced the additional cases Wednesday. In all, more than 2,000 Americans who vape have gotten sick…

November 14, 2019 • The Associated Press