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22 May 2013 Leadership New Mexico names former county executive distinguished alum
FARMINGTON — Former San Juan County commissioner and chief executive Tony Atkinson was named Leadership New Mexico's 2013 Distinguished Alumnus at the group's annual awards dinner earlier this month.
22 May 2013 Milan, NM NM attorney general tries to distance himself from animal raids by his task force
SANTA FE — New Mexico Attorney General Gary King says he knew nothing about raids carried out by his Animal Cruelty Task Force in which hundreds of birds were seized and killed.
21 May 2013 Suspect in double homicide in Grand Prairie arrested in New Mexico
Kirkland Reed, 45, is accused of killing Jennifer Krieger and daughter Kelsie, who were found dead Sunday in their Grand Prairie home.
21 May 2013 NM's potential for twisters higher in eastern plains
While New Mexico probably won’t see a tornado the size of the Oklahoma’s, the possibility of one is real as state’s eastern plains are considered an on ramp to tornado alley. Read more at KOB.com
21 May 2013 RVania Resident Taxed By New Mexico
Full time RVers have not applied for statehood - yet. I have not been able to come up with a good estimate of what the population of RVania would be. I have seen estimates of anywhere from 200,000 to 1,000,000. The latter would put five states behind RVania in population. I saw one estimate, a bit implausible, that 500,000 full-time RVers claim South Dakota residence. That would mean that most ...
21 May 2013 Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque police looking for man who exposed himself to women in park
Albuquerque police are warning people in the northwest part of the city to be on the lookout for a person who has been exposing himself in Taylor Ranch Park. Police received several reports of a flashwer in the park over the last few days. The man has been described as white or Hispanic, in his late teens or early 20s, with wavy or straight hair, t typically wearing baggy clothes and carrying a ...
21 May 2013 Bloomfield, NM Golf Great Visits School Where Kids Are Starting The Game Early
When Billy Casper was about 4 years old, his father started teaching him the game of golf in a New Mexico cow pasture.
21 May 2013 Your View: Letters to the editor (May 22)
Across the country and in communities like Las Cruces, N.M., government employees protect and serve our nation.
21 May 2013 Clovis, NM La Mesa's final appeal denied for racino license
Quay County is back in the running for the state's last racetrack and casino license after the Supreme Court of New Mexico denied La Mesa's final appeal on Monday."This means that it is finally ove...
21 May 2013 Albuquerque, NM Second controlled explosion planned at intake site
A second scheduled controlled explosion is planned Thursday at the construction site of the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority's Ute Water Project at Ute Lake near Logan. QCS Photo: Thom...
21 May 2013 Caballo, NM Rural Bookmobile reaches Grant County area residents
SILVER CITY — The New Mexico State Library s Rural Bookmobile West is once again making its way through the Silver City area.
21 May 2013 NM setting records with drought
New Mexico is slipping further into drought, having marked the driest two-year period in nearly 120 years of record-keeping.
21 May 2013 Albuquerque, NM See Flasher? Call Cops
If you see a flasher, likely wearing baggy clothing and carrying a skateboard, near Mariposa Park in west Albuquerque, call police.
21 May 2013 Aggies 1-2 punch: Mott brothers lead New Mexico State pitching staff
LAS CRUCES - When baseball coaches were recruiting identical twins Adam and Evan Mott, it was just assumed by all parties involved it would be a package deal.
21 May 2013 Deming, NM Elks Drug Awareness winners announced
The Deming Elks Lodge 2799 announces two Deming High School students were selected in a statewide contest sponsored by the New Mexico Elks Association Drug Awareness program to design a T-Shirt logo.
21 May 2013 Mimbres, NM 18th annual Blues Festival to feature ten outstanding performers
Every Memorial Day weekend, the Mimbres Region Arts Council (MRAC) presents one of the southwest's premiere free Blues Festivals.
21 May 2013 Hatch, NM Body of veteran killed in Kabul returns
The body of a U.S. Army veteran from New Mexico is coming home Tuesday following his death in Afghanistan.
21 May 2013 Albuquerque, NM Wicked Musical Tickets; Broadway's Biggest Blockbuster Wicked Coming to Orpheum Theater in Minn
Get Ready for a Wicked Experience coming to Minneapolis from Sep 18, 2013 to Oct 27, 2013 - Tickets Now on Sale at Doremitickets.com. (PRWeb May 21, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Wicked-Musical-Tour-2014/Tickets-Broadway/prweb10755799.htm
21 May 2013 NMSU opens WAC baseball tournament Thursday
The New Mexico State baseball team heads to the 2013 Western Athletic Conference Tournament this week playing at QuikTrip Park, in Grand Prairie, Texas. read more
21 May 2013 Santa Fe, NM New Mexico setting new records with drought
New Mexico is slipping further into drought, having marked the driest two-year period in nearly 120 years of record-keeping. National weather forecasters and water managers shared the latest statistics ...
21 May 2013 Will this summer be a repeat of 2012?
Last year’s oppressive heat wave and drought won’t be forgotten any time soon, and this year’s summer will likely be another scorcher for much of the country.
21 May 2013 New Mexico team goes to Okla. for tornado response
The University of New Mexico hospital is sending a 26-member team of medical, computer and security specialists to Moore, Okla., to help with the response to Monday's massive tornado hit.
21 May 2013 Santa Fe, NM Updated: Judge seen upholding private-school law
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A judge appears poised to rule that the state can continue to pay for textbooks for private school students in New Mexico. District Judge Sarah... Read more »
21 May 2013 Clovis, NM Xcel Energy To Send 2nd Wave of Texas New Mexico Relief Workers to Oklahoma Today
Xcel Energy is responding to the storm disasters in Oklahoma by sending 78 highly trained line and service personnel from Texas and New Mexico to the Oklahoma City area to support OG&E’s restoration efforts.
21 May 2013 NM changing its plans for health exchange
New Mexico is switching gears on its plan for a health insurance exchange and initially will partner with the federal government for computer services needed for an online insurance marketplace. The state ...
21 May 2013 Santa Fe, NM State officials to help victims of 'El Dentista'
New Mexico Department of Health officials want to help any victims of an unlicensed tooth doctor who was operating as a "mobile dentist" out of a sedan around Santa Fe. Read more at KOB.com
21 May 2013 Sandia H.S. grad killed at Questa mine
SANTA FE — A 22-year-old man was apparently crushed to death late last week after being pinned between two 10-ton ore cars at Chevron Mining Co.’s Questa Mine in northern... Read more »
21 May 2013 Santa Fe, NM Gov. to speak at Ohio GOP event
SANTA FE (AP) — New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez will travel to the presidential battleground state of Ohio next month to deliver the keynote speech at a Republican Party dinner.... Read more »
21 May 2013 New Mexico will partner with federal government on health exchange program
New Mexico is switching gears on its plan for a health insurance exchange and initially will partner with the federal government for computer services needed for an online marketplace for uninsured individuals. Exchange board chairman J.R Damron said Monday that New Mexico will focus on having a state-run insurance exchange ready for small businesses this fall and will use a federally operated ...
21 May 2013 New Mexico governor to speak to Ohio GOP event
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez will travel to the presidential battleground state of Ohio next month to deliver the keynote speech at a Republican Party dinner.
21 May 2013 Santa Fe, NM Convicted murderer says four-year wait for trial violated his rights
SANTA FE — A Las Cruces man whose murder trial was postponed 12 times is asking the New Mexico Supreme Court to overturn his conviction.
21 May 2013 Mimbres, NM WNMU bestows first President's Award honor
Last month, Western New Mexico University President Dr. Joseph Shepard recognized the Moses family for their significant contributions to New Mexico with the university s first President s Award.
21 May 2013 Edgewood, NM Neighsayers
Readers see a problem with horses in N.M.,
21 May 2013 Alamogordo, NM LULAC: Ban on Spanish in sports is disturbing
Two cases of Spanish being banned at New Mexico high school games were examples of a disturbing patt ...
20 May 2013 Santa Fe, NM Around Northern New Mexico
‘Dentista' victims offered blood tests New Mexico Department of Health ...
20 May 2013 Clovis, NM Business digest May 21
Chuy's Way held grand openingChuy’s Way, a new sandwich shop located at 1421 North Prince Street held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday. Chuy’s Way offers subs, salads...
20 May 2013 Deming, NM A fresh, new look for our readers
Readers will notice a fresh, new look in the Deming Headlight Wednesday. It is our hope that readers will have an easier time navigating the pages of the Headlight for local, state and national content.
20 May 2013 Milan, NM Convicted murderer says 4-year wait for trial violated his rights
SANTA FE - A Las Cruces man whose murder trial was postponed 12 times is asking the New Mexico Supreme Court to overturn his conviction.
20 May 2013 Deming, NM Alzheimer's Assn. offers classes at Sr. Center
The Alzheimer's Association New Mexico Chapter will present a Support Group Day Class - Final Stage Care- from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday at the Deming Senior Center, 800 S. Granite St. in Deming.
20 May 2013 Albuquerque, NM Controlled explosion planned at Ute Water Project site
A second scheduled controlled explosion is planned Thursday at the construction site of the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority's Ute Water Project at Ute Lake near Logan.The crews have begun...
20 May 2013 Albuquerque, NM Crews drilling, blasting for Ute intake structure
A second scheduled controlled explosion is planned Thursday at the construction site of the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority's Ute Water Project at Ute Lake near Logan.The crews have begun...
20 May 2013 Santa Fe, NM NM officials to help victims of unlicensed dentist
SANTA FE (AP) — New Mexico Department of Health officials want to help any victims of an unlicensed tooth doctor who was operating as a “mobile dentist” out of a... Read more »
20 May 2013 Albuquerque, NM Fitch Affirms Albuquerque, New Mexico's Airport Sr. Revs at 'A+', Sub. Revs at 'A&#
Fitch Ratings affirms its 'A+' rating on approximately $62 million in outstanding City of Albuquerque, New Mexico senior lien airport revenue bonds and its 'A' rating on approximately $24 million in outstanding city subordinate lien revenue bonds.
20 May 2013 Alamogordo, NM Our Say: Working from home not easy with a 4-year-old in residence
When an illness lays a writer low, she can still do her work from home. But it's not easy when a 4-year-old begins asking questions.
20 May 2013 Alamogordo, NM Updated: Group: ‘No Spanish’ games are disturbing pattern
(AP) — 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,... Read more »
20 May 2013 Wyoming’s Dave Christensen uses Photoshop to explain just how fast he wants this year’s offense
Wyoming coach Dave Christensen in March decided to take over the play calling duties in the wake of offensive coordinator Gregg Brandon’s departure to New Mexico State. In doing so, Christensen assured anyone who was listening that the 2013 Wyoming … Continue reading →
20 May 2013 Socorro, NM N.M. In-state Tourism Should Increase in 2013
More New Mexico residents will be hitting the road this summer and fall to destinations in the Land of Enchantment, according to the 2013 Garrity Perception Survey.
20 May 2013 New Mexico gets some payback
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Congratulations Steve Alford, you and your New Mexico Lobos just lost to underdog Harvard in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, please accept your parting gift of a seven-year, $18.2 million contract with UCLA.
20 May 2013 Santa Fe, NM Governor’s arts awards recipients to be honored
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Arts Commission says seven artists and supporters of the arts are recipients of this year’s Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts.... Read more »
20 May 2013 Edgewood, NM Concho Resources Inc. Announces Proposed Offering of Senior Unsecured Notes
Concho Resources Inc. today announced that it intends, subject to market conditions, to publicly offer an additional $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.5% senior unsecured notes due 2023.
19 May 2013 Alcalde, NM Strawberries tested for freeze-prone north
ALCALDE — Late freezes in northern New Mexico regularly impact the region's fruit tree c ...
19 May 2013 New Mexico Fishing Report
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers.
19 May 2013 New Mexico State No. 6 seed in WAC Baseball Tournament
DENVER, Colo. - The Western Athletic Conference's regular season concluded Sunday and the seeds are now set for the upcoming WAC Baseball Tournament in Grand Prairie, Texas.
19 May 2013 Pioneering author's body found mummified in New Mexico home
Barbara Salinas Norman's body thought to have lain for up to a year in Sante Fe home, as police ask: how did no one notice? She was a trailblazing activist, publisher and author who devoted her life to recording hispanic stories and traditions but when Barbara Salinas Norman's life ended no one recorded it. No one noticed. She died alone, aged 70, in her memento-filled apartment on Zia Road in ...
19 May 2013 Hatch, NM Welcome to the Real Space Age
This is not a rendering. It is a launching pad in the New Mexico desert for rocket planes that will send you into space for $200,000. It opens later this year.
19 May 2013 Socorro, NM In-state tourism expected to increase in 2013
SILVER CITY — More New Mexico residents will be hitting the road this summer and fall to destinations in the Land of Enchantment, according to the 2013 Garrity Perception Survey.
19 May 2013 Feds arrest 22 in NM-Texas border town drug sweep
At an afternoon news conference in nearby Las Cruces, FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Terry Wade said 29 people were charged in 13 criminal complaints with distributing cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and marijuana in and around southern Dona Ana County. Besides the 22 who were arrested, five people are fugitives, and two already were in state custody on other charges. New Mexico U.S ...
19 May 2013 Albuquerque, NM Aces Drop Series Finale, 6-5
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.-The Reno Aces pushed across four runs in the top of the ninth, but the Albuquerque Isotopes walked-off with a 6-5 victory on Sunday afternoon at Isotopes Park.
19 May 2013 Ranking the College Basketball Teams That Have Had the Best Offseasons so Far
All college basketball offseasons are not created equal. On one end of the spectrum, you have a school like New Mexico that lost its coach to UCLA a mere days after he signed a 10-year contract, while on the other end a school like Kentucky spent the spring months finalizing the commitments from approximately 300 5-star recruits. Read on to see exactly which teams have had the best offseasons ...
19 May 2013 Albuquerque, NM URI to close offices in NM
A controversial uranium company will be closing its New Mexico offices in three cities, including Albuquerque.
19 May 2013 Albuquerque, NM Their View: Son of murder suspect compelled to enter politics
SANTA FE — Jack Volpato says the worst kind of politics led to his father being convicted of murder in one of New Mexico's most famous cases. But instead of treating politicians with scorn, Volpato became one.
19 May 2013 Mountainair, NM Sangre Chronicle > News > Cimarron Ram boys win state championship
The Cimarron High School boys’ track team celebrates after winning the New Mexico State Class A Track and Field Championship Saturday (May 11).
19 May 2013 Elephant Butte, NM Beyond the barbecue — Region hosts variety of Memorial Day events
Look beyond the backyard barbecue this Memorial Day weekend, and you'll find lots to do, close to home. There are many caring and creative ways to remember lost loved ones, as well as relaxing times to enjoy a holiday with family and friends.
18 May 2013 Artesia, NM Reader View: New Mexico’s people have changed over the years
I have a long and varied history with New Mexico. I first came to the land of entrapment with my father as a guest in the late ’60s.
18 May 2013 Albuquerque, NM New Mexico book notes
Fantasy author reveals Wild Chalkings and who has the power to fight them
18 May 2013 Valdez, NM Rio Rancho Police: Toddler plays in road while her father sleeps inside
After a toddler was found playing alone in the street, a Rio Rancho man was charged with leaving his small daughters unsupervised while he slept, even though the older child warned him her younger sis
18 May 2013 Alford, New Mexico agree to settle buyout dispute
New UCLA coach Steve Alford and his former employer, the University of New Mexico, reached an agreement to settle the buyout dispute between the two parties.
18 May 2013 Valdez, NM The Health Toll of Immigration
A growing body of mortality research on immigrants has shown that the longer they live in this country, the worse their rates of heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.
18 May 2013 Clovis, NM CHS grad completes medical degree early
A 2006 Clovis High School graduate has come a long way since he left the area to pursue a medical degree at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.John TranchidaJohn Tranchida completed UNM's Ba...
18 May 2013 Holman, NM Sangre Chronicle > Archives > Angel Fire > Two incumbents unseated on Angel Fire Chamber b
Two incumbents on the Angel Fire Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors were unseated during this year’s board election, in which seven candidates competed for four positions.
18 May 2013 Steve Alford will pay New Mexico $300,000 and forgo bonuses ending feud over departure
New Mexico and Steve Alford have reached a deal on a separation agreement. Alford and UCLA will pay $300,000 to New Mexico to satisfy a buyout clause in his contract with his former employer. New Mexico had initially demanded a … Continue reading →
18 May 2013 Santa Fe, NM What to do in 48 hours in Santa Fe, New Mexico
FROM fiery chilli dishes to cool art, there's something to tempt everyone in this New Mexico city, writes Melinda Mahaffey.
18 May 2013 Valdez, NM NMSU Extension program introduces kids to robotics, geocaching, rocketry
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. — What child doesn't like to build with LEGOs? Add the ability to program the creation to move, and you have the challenge of robotics.
18 May 2013 Mimbres, NM Silver City area events May 18-19
New Mexico Music Series presents: Jerry Joseph, Walter Salas-Humara, and Steve Drizos 2013 tour, 7 p.m. Friday, Buckhorn Opera House, 32 Main St. Pinos Altos. Tickets $12 in advance, available at the Mimbres Region Arts Council and the Buckhorn.
17 May 2013 Clovis, NM Parks getting prepped
Temperatures in eastern New Mexico are heating up just in time for residents to spend quality time cooling down in city pools and relaxing in local parks.CMI file photoThe Potter Park pool will...
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- Lubbock skier dies in accident at Ski Apache
A skiing accident Wednesday at Ski Apache killed a Lubbock, Texas, man. New Mexico State Police reported Robert Kieschnick, 29, lost control while coming down Capitan Slope and struck a tree.
- Woman struck, killed by semi on Interstate - Deming Headlight
At about 1:30 a.m. on Monday, New Mexico State Police received a call that a pedestrian ... provided more insight into the accident. It reported the driver, 51-year-old Kelly Swafford - no address listed - admitted to eating chips before hitting ...
- Precautions Are Urged Near Water - ABQJournal
Velasquez, chief of law enforcement and boating safety for the New Mexico State Parks Division. “They’re the worst of the worst, when we lose kids.” Both deaths are being treated as accidents ... a town west of Gallup, wandered away ...
- If it comes down to California, GOP voters are divided - CNN (blog)
CNN (blog) - (CNN) - Their presidential primary contest is a long way off, but as of right now a new poll indicates California Republicans are split between front-runners Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich. California, along with Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and ... - Fresno Bee - National Journal - The State Column - - -
- New Mexico groups urge Pearce to support VAWA
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – A coalition of women launched a petition drive Tuesday to pressure the sole Republican member of New Mexico's congressional delegation to support proposed expanded protections under the Violence Against Women Act.
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