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LULAC reports more English-only demands

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:38:44 GMT

Two cases of Spanish being banned at New Mexico high school games were examples of a disturbing pattern that needs to be monitored and addressed, perhaps with lawsuits, a civil rights group said Monday.

ABQ taks steps to keep city pools clean

David Romero — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:38:28 GMT

According to a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control, more pools are showing signs of fecal contamination. Albuquerque aquatic officials say there's not too much to worry about in city pools.

Unemployment rate down in NM

Elizabeth Alvarez — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:13:53 GMT

The unemployment rate is down is New Mexico. Workforce Solutions is reporting the unemployment rate was 6.7 percent in April.

Water main break floods Roswell street

Crystal Gutierrez — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:06:06 GMT

A water main break made a big mess Sunday. It happened at the intersection of Union and Alameda in Roswell.

Man charged in retirement home assault

Crystal Gutierrez — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:57:34 GMT

An attack at an Albuquerque retirement home lands a resident in jail.

Protest to support transgender student

David Romero — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:24:40 GMT

Protestors picketed Monday in support of a transgender high school student and the fight over what color of cap and gown he will be allowed to wear.

Child injured after falling from window

Crystal Gutierrez — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:48:26 GMT

A 2-year-old child is injured after falling from a third story window.

Woman who killed bicyclist arrested

Matt Mauro — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:06:30 GMT

An Albuquerque woman, who hit and killed a bicycle rider three years ago is back behind bars, accused of driving recklessly again.

Underground water storage a possibility

Kayla Ayres — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:01:46 GMT

The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority is looking at a way to store water underground during times of surplus, to be used during periods of drought.

'Dear double' letter sparks outrage

Gabrielle Burkhart — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:41:09 GMT

A simple greeting at the top of a letter to retirees across the state, coupled with the message in it has some outraged.

Thieves steal copper from church

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:35:39 GMT

A Rio Rancho church has been left in the dark and with what may be a big bill all thanks to metal thieves.

Morning News Blitz: May 20, 2013

Matt Mauro — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:42:02 GMT

All of your top local and national headlines with Matt Mauro, Elizabeth Alvarez, and Meteorologist Kristen Van Dyke.

Powerball a win for NM students

Crystal Gutierrez — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:45:58 GMT

While no New Mexicans hit the record Powerball jackpot, they still helped to send kids to in-state colleges.

Navajo Nation PD still without chief

Crystal Gutierrez — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:45:45 GMT

A police department in northern New Mexico has gone five years without a leader and it doesn't look like they will be getting a permanent police chief anytime soon.

Guns, badge stolen from retired APD cop

Gabrielle Burkhart — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:43:52 GMT

A retired Albuquerque police lieutenant was the victim of a crime in her own home.

Man in court for poker dispute stabbing

Crystal Gutierrez — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:43:39 GMT

The man accused of stabbing his cousin over a poker game found himself going back to jail Sunday morning.

Police: Man wields vacuum in attack

Crystal Gutierrez — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:43:32 GMT

Police say Tyrone Stephens used a vacuum to assault his caregiver Saturday, by striking him on the back and shoulder.

URI to close offices in NM

Crystal Gutierrez — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:32:03 GMT

A controversial uranium company will be closing its New Mexico offices in three cities, including Albuquerque.

Chino Fire now 90 percent contained

Crystal Gutierrez — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:31:54 GMT

The wildfire burning in the Carson National Forest is nearly contained.

Kids avoid injury during police chase

Crystal Gutierrez — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:14:33 GMT

Albuquerque police say a man driving a stolen pick-up put the lives of children and an officer in danger.

Transgender teen to submit petition

Crystal Gutierrez — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:53:41 GMT

Supporters of a Saint Pius transgender teen, who was born a girl but wants to graduate as a boy, will turn in a petition Sunday to push the school to let the student wear a black gown.

I-40 closure prompts new traffic plan

Kayla Ayres — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:50:32 GMT

State Department of Transportation officials say they have met with public safety departments about how to handle highway closures during the next major snowstorm.

Blind man arrested for gun at airport

Gabrielle Burkhart — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:37:35 GMT

A man says he was on his way home to New Mexico after a special trip with his family, when he said he made a mistake that ended with him in jail.

Burglars use old trick to rob NM homes

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:26:37 GMT

Sheriff’s deputies are putting out a warning for residents in the East Mountain and across New Mexico saying people dressed like utility workers may not be working for your benefit, rather looking to commit a crime.

Numbers drawn for record PowerBall

Sun, 19 May 2013 03:35:39 GMT

The numbers drawn Saturday for the $600 million PowerBall jackpot could make someone or several someones fabulously wealthy or fuel the continued frenzy of ticket buying and media coverage.

Dad charged over boy's broken arm

Crystal Gutierrez — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:49:00 GMT

An Albuquerque father is facing serious charges after a school nurse discovered his son had a broken arm.

Story rejected in alleged DWI crash

Crystal Gutierrez — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:48:14 GMT

A man tried to pin the blame on a neighbor to get out of DWI charges, but police say he couldn't talk his way out of the mess he left behind.

Poker dispute ends in stabbing: APD

Crystal Gutierrez — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:47:10 GMT

Albuquerque police say an argument over a poker game led to a man being stabbed.

Top APS student's 5.0 GPA is best ever

Kayla Ayres — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:32:00 GMT

A Manzano high school grad isn't just valedictorian of her class. She's the valedictorian of all of Albuquerque Public Schools.

Armed robbers hit marijuana dispensary

Kayla Ayres — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:06:54 GMT

Santa Fe sheriff's deputies are looking for three thieves who pulled a medical marijuana holdup Friday morning.