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Abandonment charges dropped against mother of dead toddler

Charges have been dropped against a woman who had been charged with abandoning her 15-month-old child in the grasslands of Torrance County two and a half years ago.

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NM law OKs guns in some liquor-serving restaurants

People licensed for concealed handguns can take their weapons into restaurants serving beer and wine under a new state law.

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New Mexico headlines fantastic foursome in MWC

It was supposed to be a rebuilding year in the Mountain West Conference. Instead, the league sports four 20-win teams and went 5-1 against non-conference ranked opponents.

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Criminal suspect’s bond questioned

Both police and prosecutors asked the judge on Tuesday to raise Ralph Montoya’s bond to $1 million but their requests were denied despite his lengthy criminal history. Man confesses to double murder Victims were teachers in local community

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Man acted like theater was home

UNM’s Popejoy Hall normally hosts concerts and plays, but police say a homeless man was living in the performing arts center the past few months.

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Police impersonator reported in Valencia County

Valencia County authorities are telling drivers to be on the look out for what they think might be a fake cop pulling people over.

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Albuquerque works to clarify ambulance contract

There’s been some tension brewing between the Albuquerque Fire Department and the ambulance company contracted to handle the city’s emergency transports.

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Santo Domingo Pueblo returns to traditional name

Tribal councilors for what has been known as Santo Domingo Pueblo late last year unanimously changed the pueblo’s name back to what it was traditionally — Kewa Pueblo.

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Police search for suspect in assault on cop

Albuquerque police are asking for the public’s help in finding a man who allegedly tried to run down a police officer and led police on a chase before abandoning his car and fleeing into the bosque.

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Man confesses to double murder

A man’s confession to an attorney leads police to the scene of a grisly double murder in southeast Albuquerque where the bodies were found.

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APD identifies victims in double homicide

Albuquerque police have released the identities of two educators whose bodies were discovered dead in their southeast Albuquerque home Monday — apparently shot by the woman’s ex-boyfriend. Man confesses to double murder

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Jurors deliberate in tip-jar murder

An Albuquerque jury Tuesday afternoon continued to debate the fate of a 21-year-old Albuquerque man charged with murder in the shooting death of a restaurant receptionist - possibly for a few dollars in a tip jar.

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Jury delivers guilty verdict in Power trial

Jurors have returned with a guilty verdict on all counts for the man accused of killing a restaurant worker over a tip jar.

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Closing arguments made in tip-jar murder trial

Closing arguments took place Monday in the trial of an Albuquerque man accused of killing a 26-year-old restaurant receptionist, then stealing her tip jar.

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Jury rules against UNM war protesters

On Monday, a federal jury unanimously ruled in favor of the City of Albuquerque which was sued after a 2003 Iraq War protest got out of hand.

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Ruiz says he had ’six to seven’ beers before fatal accident

An accused drunk driver makes his first appearance in court after Friday night’s fatal five car pile-up. Teen sisters killed in NM crash mourned

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Jury sides against UNM war protesters

On Monday, a federal jury unanimously ruled in favor of the City of Albuquerque which was sued after a 2003 Iraq War protest got out of hand.

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Ruiz: ‘6 to 7′ beers before fatal accident

An accused drunk driver makes his first appearance in court after Friday night’s fatal five car pile-up. Teen sisters killed in NM crash mourned

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Volunteer drivers sought for San Juan Co.’s veterans

Three times a week, five volunteers in the Farmington area drive disabled veterans to Albuquerque’s VA Hospital. The group says they could use definitely use more help.

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ABQ announces vacancies at job fair

The hiring freeze at Albuquerque’s City Hall is thawing out a bit as Mayor Richard Berry announces its vacancies must be filled, despite the recession.

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Albuquerque woman indicted for tax evasion

Authorities say an Albuquerque woman has been indicted on tax evasion charges for allegedly failing to pay her taxes from 2005 through 2007.

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School calls parent, not ambulance, for child’s broken leg

A special needs fifth-grader in Belen breaks his leg at recess but no ambulance is called, leaving the boy’s mother furious that he wasn’t taken to a hospital immediately.

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DWI mom dials 911 on herself

Sheriff’s deputies had never heard anything like it; a woman in the South Valley calls 911 on herself saying she’s drinking and driving with her kids in the car.

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Man self-confesses to double murder

A man’s confession to an attorney leads police to the scene of a grisly double-murder in southeast Albuquerque where the bodies were found.

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Richardson: No decision yet on tax increases

Gov. Bill Richardson says his administration is studying whether he can use his line-item veto powers to reject a proposed tax on food.

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Albuquerque murder case to be retried

A March 29 date has been set for the retrial of a man accused of killing another man in Albuquerque’s south valley.

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Closing arguments set in NM restaurant shooting

Closing arguments are set for Monday in the trial of an Albuquerque man accused of killing a 26-year-old restaurant receptionist, then stealing her tip jar.

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Teachers say federal law is hurting students

A group calling themselves “Teachers for Change” says the No Child Left Behind Act hinders progress inside classrooms, especially at elementary schools.

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Math and science conference for girls set

Girls in middle school or high school in northern New Mexico will have a chance next month to learn about careers in science, technology, engineering and math.

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NM ranger district considers travel plan

Officials with the Cibola National Forest have come up with some alternatives for managing motor vehicle travel throughout the Mountainair ranger district and seek input from the public.

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