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NMED: Company left tar pit, broke rules

Katie Kim — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:59:26 GMT

The state Environment Department has issued a notice of violation to Socorro-based asphalt company Blue Collar Construction for improperly disposing of a tar-like substance.

Softball chalking shuts out other users

Kim Holland — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:10:28 GMT

The city’s schedule of chalking lines on Albuquerque softball fields early in the day is drawing complaints from parents and coaches who want to use the fields in the intervening hours.

Woman waits months for MMA refund

Kim Holland — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:31:23 GMT

A 59-year-old Rio Rancho resident who admitted she overestimated her capabilities when she signed up for a martial arts gym waited months for a promised refund.

Recent hiring threatens courthouse deal

Katie Kim — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:49:56 GMT

A deal to finish a courthouse that has already cost taxpayers millions now hangs in the balance because of more questionable behavior by county officials.

Arag�n's property taxes disappear

Dean Staley — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 19:46:42 GMT

The same year Manny Arag�n pleaded guilty to taking hundreds of thousands of dollars in kickbacks, Bernalillo County eliminated the property taxes on his elaborate home in Albuquerque’s South Valley.

Report claims FBI to probe Gov's office

Katie Kim — Thu, 30 May 2013 14:54:25 GMT

There have been conflicting reports about the FBI's investigation into the state's racino contract with the Downs at Albuquerque and the governor's office's role in negotiating the deal.

Used car a headache for both sides

Kim Holland — Wed, 29 May 2013 12:16:59 GMT

An Albuquerque man who bought a used Jaguar in November but couldn’t drive it for seven months because of car trouble is entitled to a refund from the dealer, according to the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office.

Error hurts some schools, helps others

Katie Kim — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:09:05 GMT

A simple alphabetical error by the state’s Public Education Department cost the most vulnerable students at 25 New Mexico school districts and charter schools hundreds of thousands of dollars last year.

Couple finds stolen jewelry to no avail

Kim Holland — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:03:18 GMT

An Albuquerque couple who were burglarized last week said they later found some of the stolen jewelry for sale on the Internet site, Craigslist.

Wrestler's star treatment decried

Dean Staley — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:30:00 GMT

A star high school wrestler who was allowed to compete in a state tournament despite being suspended from school for bullying is proof that a double standard exists for a chosen few, according to the head of Albuquerque’s school district.

Tension expected at Chavez murder trial

Kim Holland — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:30:00 GMT

An upcoming Sandoval County murder trial is expected to stir up tensions, last for weeks and tax the sheriff’s department charged with keeping the peace.

Martinez ignores tech commission

Katie Kim — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:15:41 GMT

An independent commission that, by state law, is supposed to keep a close eye on the tens of millions of dollars the state spends each year on computer and technology projects hasn’t met since Gov. Susana Martinez took office.

After DWI tragedy, life is bittersweet

Katie Kim — Sat, 11 May 2013 16:20:01 GMT

After a drunken driver killed five members of a Las Vegas, N.M., family in 2006, the lone survivor of the accident and her grandparents found a new purpose in trying to spur the state Legislature to pass stronger anti-DWI laws.

Women accuse cop of date rape

Kim Holland — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:20:09 GMT

A former New Mexico State Police officer is under investigation for allegedly drugging and raping two women, according to News 13 sources.

Church attack showed common pattern

Dean Staley — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:25:35 GMT

The 24-year-old Albuquerque resident who attacked fellow church members with a knife last week showed classic signs of a man out of touch with reality, according to mental health advocates and professionals.

Out-dated food products OK to sell

Kim Holland — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:17:49 GMT

An Albuquerque discount grocery store that specializes in selling food products past their “use-by” dates is not breaking the law or violating health standards, according federal and state authorities.

Forests slow to recover after wildfires

Katie Kim — Sat, 04 May 2013 17:28:37 GMT

Huge fires have rampaged across New Mexico in recent years, and some experts predict they may never return to their original condition.

Former star athlete ponders new mission

Katie Kim — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:15:17 GMT

He was an Albuquerque prep football star with a bright future and dreams of the NFL.

Cops: Interstate 40 a river of crime

Katie Kim — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:19:29 GMT

From families on their way to Disneyland to big rigs hauling goods to be sold across the country, thousands and thousands of cars travel across New Mexico on Interstate 40 every day.

For-profit school student left wanting

Dean Staley — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:40:20 GMT

Cathy McCloney wanted a better-paying job so she could give her young son a better life.

Secret Los Alamos tunnel revealed

Katie Kim — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:03:52 GMT

For decades, area residents whispered about what the government was doing deep inside the walls of Los Alamos Canyon.

Maintenance man or boxing trainer?

Kim Holland — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:54:30 GMT

An Albuquerque community center maintenance man is under investigation by the city for allegedly conducting a side business during work hours, a city spokesperson said.