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Panel: US can extend life of old nukes

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:24:20 GMT

An independent panel says the United States can extend the life of aging nuclear weapons for decades with existing programs, a finding that activists contend means there's no need for the nation to design replacements for the nuclear arsenal.

Gov. approves cuts to 2 Navajo projects

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:59:13 GMT

Gov. Bill Richardson has cut state contributions to two Navajo Nation projects in San Juan County to help close New Mexico's $650 million budget shortfall.

Capitol packed with King's mourners

Crystal Gutierrez — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:45:20 GMT

Thousands made their way to the state capitol Friday for a chance to say goodbye to New Mexico's longest serving governor—Bruce King.

Found DNA leads to murder arrest

Devon Armijo — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:45:07 GMT

Bernalillo County Deputies said that DNA evidence helped them make an arrest in a nine-month-old murder case.

Ski Santa Fe postpones opening

Devon Armijo — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:45:00 GMT

Ski Santa Fe will postpone the start of the 2009 ski season until after the Thanksgiving holiday.

'New Moon' dawns on theaters

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:44:47 GMT

The second installment of the Twilight saga, New Moon, was a big hit with New Mexico audiences at its midnight debut.

Los Alamos boy hit by truck dies

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:43:19 GMT

A 12-year-old Los Alamos boy has died from injuries he received after he was hit by a truck Wednesday.

Feds: Investment figure ran Ponzi scam

Michael Herzenberg — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:53:37 GMT

Federal prosecutors accuse investment banker Hassan Nemazee of being a miniature version of swindler Bernard Madoff, but in political circles Nemazee was a giant.

Shoppers not likely to save city budget

Crystal Gutierrez — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:10:51 GMT

Unless the economy turns around and fast the city of Albuquerque could have a budget shortfall almost double the projection of just a few weeks ago.

Black Friday at Cottonwood Mall

Paulette Mastio — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00:40 GMT

Bright and early on Friday, Nov. 27, Cottonwood Mall will open at 5 a.m. for Black Friday, the official start of the holiday shopping season.

Rail Runner available for Lobo Football

Paulette Mastio — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:45:13 GMT

The New Mexico Rail Runner Express will offer rides to the Lobo/Colorado State football game Saturday.

Holiday blitz targets DWI statewide

Bill Diven — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:24:11 GMT

More than a hundred people have been killed in alcohol related crashes in New Mexico so far this year, and the state doesn't want there to be anymore.

AG recalls governor-father's service

Dave Bohman — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:11:55 GMT

As the services for New Mexico's longest-serving governor near his son is remembering Bruce King's advice and his passion for helping the people of the state.

State breaks ground on treatment center

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:13:27 GMT

Officials on Wednesday broke ground on what they say will be a state-of-the-art substance abuse treatment and training center for New Mexico.

Domenici cmte. pays 700k in legal bills

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:01:05 GMT

Campaign contributions to retired U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici paid for more than $700,000 in lawyers' bills arising from an ethics investigation into his role in the 2007 firing of former U.S. Attorney David Iglesias.

Health Dept. licenses 5 marijuana farms

Alex Tomlin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:04:08 GMT

The New Mexico Department of Health now has licensed five growers of medical marijuana although one of them says he was surprised the state didn't set more rules for his mini-farm.

Tax fights brewing over budget showdown

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:15:41 GMT

Gov. Bill Richardson and many of the Democrats in charge of state government say there's no way to get out of the state's budget mess without raising taxes.

Child called too young for murder trial

Ian Schwartz — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:03:28 GMT

A lawyer for an 11-year-old boy police say shot and killed his father was in a Valencia County Court Wednesday arguing the child shouldn't stand trial for murder.

County demands cash for veteran's ashes

Crystal Gutierrez — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:03:02 GMT

It took two weeks and nearly $500 before the Veterans of Foreign Wars could get Bernalillo County to give up the remains of an indigent war vet so he could receive a military funeral.

Indictment: Fake landlord duped tenants

Kim Holland — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:45:37 GMT

A purported landlord who used foreclosed homes to scam unsuspecting tenants will face charges once he is located, according to Albuquerque police.

Budget squeeze spares APS staff, kids

Michael Herzenberg — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:30:49 GMT

For now, at least, state budget cuts won't force any layoffs, furloughs or salary reductions in the Albuquerque Public Schools district, Superintendent Winston Brooks told KRQE News 13.

Krispy Kreme returning to New Mexico

Dave Bohman — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:25:24 GMT

People with a sweet tooth are marking Dec. 8 for the return Krispy Kreme to New Mexico and the opening of its first doughnut shop since the last outlet abruptly closed in 2006.

H1N1 flu blamed for 7 more deaths

Jim Winchester — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:37:31 GMT

The New Mexico Department of Health is reporting seven more New Mexicans have died from causes related to the H1N1 flu virus and is altering its priorities for flu vaccinations.

NMSP chopper had no mechanical problem

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:38:32 GMT

Investigators have found no mechanical malfunctions in a state police helicopter that crashed in June during a mountain rescue of a lost hiker, according to Public Safety Secretary John Denko.

MVD contractor reinstated

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:50:07 GMT

The state has reinstated an Albuquerque-based private Motor Vehicle Department contractor that was temporarily suspended after an employee was suspected of issuing titles and registrations for stolen vehicles.

Water main breaks in downtown ABQ

Todd Dukart — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:44:40 GMT

A water main break early Wednesday morning left about 100 people without water in downtown Albuquerque and left a mess on Second Street half a block from where firefighters were investigating an overnight house fire.

ABQ company builds Navajo phone service

Mike Powers — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:28:55 GMT

Less than 40 percent of homes on the Navajo Nation have telephone service, but an Albuquerque company, Sacred Wind Communications, is working to improve that number.

Builder's return is encouraging news

Ian Schwartz — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:50:41 GMT

After leaving the state last year because of the tough housing market, KB Home has returned, building several homes at an Albuquerque development, and experts believe the move could be a sign of a slow but steady increase in building.

Fire destroys downtown house

Ian Schwartz — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:01:29 GMT

A fire Tuesday night destroyed a house used by an Albuquerque attorney for storage, but firefighters were able to keep it away from the hazardous materials in a neighboring auto-parts store.

Police hope body IDs crack mesa mystery

Maria Medina — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:18:48 GMT

One investigator calls the identification of two more of the 11 women murdered and buried on Albuquerque's southwest mesa a "huge" step in solving the mystery of who killed them.