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Cops: Gun tossed after SUV hits cruiser

Bill Diven — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:26:02 GMT

A collision involving an Albuquerque Public Schools police cruiser and an SUV carrying at least four people shut down Eubank Boulevard over Interstate 40 Monday night.

Deputy Involved in Accident

Johnny Chandler — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:43:11 GMT

The driver of a small sport utility vehicle crashed into a Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department cruiser about six Friday evening.

Road Rage Investigation

Johnny Chandler — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:58:27 GMT

New details today about a road rage incident that turned deadly Monday night in Las Vegas, New Mexico.

Girl leads toy drive for cancer kids

Kim Vallez — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:11:07 GMT

An 8-year-old Belen girl is on a mission to help bring joy to kids with cancer this Christmas.

Chatty drivers ignoring cell-phone law

Alex Tomlin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:09:34 GMT

Albuquerque drivers still have cell phones pasted to their ears despite receiving 3,000 citations this year from a police department that mostly has higher priorities than enforcing the city's ban.

Crashes, dangling semi close I-25

Bill Diven — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:45:03 GMT

Two crashes, one that left a big-rig trailer dangling off a bridge, closed Interstate 25 in Raton Wednesday night.

State reports two men missing

Bill Diven — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:34:26 GMT

The state Missing Persons Clearing House has released information on two men reported missing from Bernalillo and McKinley counties.

Weather shoos 3 flights from Sunport

Bill Diven — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:03:03 GMT

The violent storm that blew through central New Mexico Tuesday afternoon sent three incoming Albuquerque flights to other airports and forced the brief evacuation of the Santa Fe Airport control tower.

New Mexico returns to Rose Parade

Bill Diven — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:05:57 GMT

New Mexico will again sponsor a float in the Rose Parade during the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif.

Balloonists drawn into Colorado drama

Jim Winchester — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:21:24 GMT

New Mexico balloon pilots were weighing in Thursday on the saga of a Colorado boy believed to have floated away in a homemade balloon.

Eastbound I-40 closing overnight

Bill Diven — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:22:09 GMT

The eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 will be closed at Carlisle Boulevard from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. Wednesday as part of the ongoing construction project, the New Mexico Department of Transportation has announced.

I-25 crash kills Albuquerque man

Bill Diven — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:10:27 GMT

Sandoval County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a fatal accident that occurred early Wednesday morning on Interstate 25 just south of Bernalillo.

Fierro, victim said drinking together

Dave Bohman — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:18:03 GMT

Carlos Fierro and William Tenorio, the pedestrian he's accused, of killing were drinking together an hour before a hit-and-run driver killed Tenorio outside a Santa Fe bar, a witness testified Tuesday.

I-40 lanes open after produce spill

Bill Diven — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:45:52 GMT

Traffic is again flowing on eastbound Interstate 40 through the Big I several hours after a tractor-trailer hauling produced crashed against the median spilling its contents onto the freeway.

Advocates bend governor's budget ear

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:47:59 GMT

Everyone from the symphony leader to WNBA basketball fan had pretty much the same budget advice for Gov. Bill Richardson Wednesday: "Spare us!"

Cancer claims actor Patrick Swayze

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:29:06 GMT

Patrick Swayze, the hunky actor who danced his way into viewers' hearts with "Dirty Dancing" and then broke them with "Ghost," died Monday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 57.

Zozobra moans Sept. 10, 2009

Bill Diven — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:44:54 GMT

Zozobra flails and moans, but resistance is futile. Viva Fiestas de Santa Fe.

Zozobra burns Sept. 10, 2009

Bill Diven — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:39:29 GMT

Fire dancers perform as flames appear in the mouth of Zozobra at Fiestas de Santa Fe.

Roswell honors first responders

Ian Schwartz — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:25:17 GMT

The Roswell Elks Lodge held a 9/11 memorial ceremony Friday morning honoring first responders including a search dog who worked at the Pentagon in the days after the terrorist attacks.

Zozobra fireworks

Bill Diven — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:57:11 GMT

The burning of Old Man Gloom in Santa Fe ended with cheers and fireworks.

Zozobra slide show

Bill Diven — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:16:15 GMT

Thousands of revelers filled Fort Marcy Park to watch their cares burn up with Old Man Gloom and to kick off the annual Fiestas de Santa Fe.

Rains not to stop Old Man Gloom

Crystal Gutierrez — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:52:57 GMT

The rains will not stop old man gloom from burning for the 85th time in Santa Fe Thursday night. With him, Zozobra, will burn the worries of thousands of people and months of prep-work.

Zozobra's fiery demise lifts spririts

Bill Diven — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:13:04 GMT

A year of rancor and recession and the cares of thousands of New Mexicans vanished in flames and fireworks Thursday night on the funeral pyre of Old Man Gloom.

Rep. Luj�n's meetings, health-care info

Bill Diven — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 03:01:35 GMT

Rep. Ben Ray Luján is using the August recess to meet with constituents as health-care reform remains the hot topic of the moment.

Red Cross seeks help for fire victims

Bill Diven — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:22:28 GMT

Residents displaced by the devastating fire at the Castle Apartments have flooded the American Red Cross with requests for aid ranging from temporary housing to replacement of medications and eyeglasses.

Street flooding traps Abq. motorists

Bill Diven — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:10:19 GMT

Cars are reported to be stranded in 2 1/2 feet of running water at the intersection of Candelaria and Juan Tabo NE as a nearly stationary storm pounds the Albuquerque Heights and Tijeras Canyon.

Speed factor in deadly motorcycle crash

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:00:23 GMT

Excessive speed is blamed for a motorcycle crash that cost a man his life in Tijeras Canyon Sunday.

Celebrating Father's Day with cars

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:56:58 GMT

The Sagebrush Community Church's annual auto show builds on that gender-stereotype - revving up something fun for Father's Day.

Hundreds of families enjoyed old and new vehicles, free food and a peak inside some Albuquerque fire trucks.

Recycled hair treats oil spills

Shiri Spear — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:29:37 GMT

Thousands of salons across the nation recycle hair. The clippings are transformed into hairmats that treat oil spills.

NM GM dealers calm fears after filing

Alex Tomlin — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:02:55 GMT

On Monday, General Motors filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and now local dealerships are sending a don't panic message to consumers. They said that, for the most part, consumers will never even notice the Chapter 11 filing.