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Huskies hammer Lobos 82-64

Devon Armijo — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:09:44 GMT

The magical season has ended for the Cherry and Silver.

I-40 causes headaches after reopening

Jeff Todd — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:11:05 GMT

A brief winter storm dumped several inches throughout New Mexico on Friday night into Saturday, causing nearly 50 accidents.

Railrunner celebrates 3 millionth rider

Mary Ann Hatchitt — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:16:21 GMT

The New Mexico Railrunner is on track to welcome its 3 millionth passenger on Monday.

Man dies after crashing car into bldg.

Mary Ann Hatchitt — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:05:59 GMT

An elderly man died Saturday, after crashing his vehicle into a building in southwest Albuquerque. Police say it is likely the man suffered a medical episode that caused the wreck.

AMW spotlights Las Cruces massacre

Crystal Gutierrez — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:56:05 GMT

On Saturday, "America’s Most Wanted" shined a national spotlight on the 20 year old Las Cruces bowling alley murders that left four people dead and began the hunt for two killers.

Stewart Udall dies in Santa Fe at 90

Mary Ann Hatchitt — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:55:10 GMT

The man credited with sowing the seeds of the modern environmental movement has died.

Stewart Udall served as secretary of the interior department under Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.

Hobson keeps Lobos' spirits high

Van Tate — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:49:01 GMT

Forget the NBA, junior New Mexico Lobo Darington Hobson may be destined for a career in journalism or comedy.

APD conducts shoulder taps

Alex Tomlin — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:58:08 GMT

Albuquerque police around the city are looking to bust anyone who is willing to buy booze for minors.

Aggies fall just short of Spartan upset

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:57:39 GMT

Thanks to Kalin Lucas' career night, Raymar Morgan's late help — and a huge assist from the officials — Michigan State is moving on in yet another NCAA tournament.

Wiener apologizes for ‘joke’ e-mail

Johnny Chandler — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 05:15:18 GMT

A Bernalillo County Commissioner has apologized for forwarding a racially insensitive joke by e-mail to other government employees.

Farmington drives hard to entice Google

Amanda Goodman — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:32:59 GMT

Google is looking for communities to build and test its ultra high-speed broadband network and the city of Farmington thinks it’s the perfect place for the project.

GOP governor race: Janice Arnold-Jones

Mike Powers — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:24:04 GMT

State Rep. Janice Arnold-Jones, R-Albuquerque, is among five Republicans and one Democrat seeking their party's nomination to run for governor of New Mexico.

GOP governor race: Doug Turner

Mike Powers — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:23:11 GMT

Public relations executive Doug Turner of Albuquerque is among five Republicans and one Democrat seeking their party's nomination to run for governor of New Mexico.

Aggies take on Michigan State

Adam Shadoff — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:00:03 GMT

The Lobo men are the only New Mexico team to make it to the Big Dance as the WAC Tournament champion Aggies face powerhouse Michigan State in the Midwest regional Friday evening.

Zoo euthanizes injured giraffe

Bill Diven — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:43:55 GMT

Kashka the giraffe, a 16-year-resident of the Rio Grande Zoo, has been euthanized after suffering an injury that kept her from standing, officials of the Albuquerque BioPark announced Friday.

Herrera responds to ethics concerns

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:37:34 GMT

Allegations of ethics violations by Secretary of State Mary Herrera have been swirling for more than two weeks after a scathing resignation letter by a former elections director was leaked and eventually posted online.

I-40 closures planned near Grants

Bill Diven — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:04 GMT

Construction work will closed westbound Interstate 40 near Grants for parts of two nights rerouting all traffic except big rigs and other tall vehicles to a state highway.

Traffic cam ban pulls DWI program funds

Crystal Gutierrez — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:47:25 GMT

The state’s direct order to pull red-light cameras from five Albuquerque intersections will also pull money from a program judges say decreases the number of DWI offenders from driving drunk again.

Neighbors think they know burned victim

Jeff Todd — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:25:31 GMT

Numerous questions remain unanswered surrounding a charred body found in an Albuquerque park, but neighbors think they know the victim.

Tax scammers grabbed for $700,000

Bill Diven — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:43:15 GMT

Bogus tax returns seeking nearly $700,000 in refunds hit New Mexico's tax system over the last month but were caught by fraud investigators.

Hobson good to go for Lobos Saturday

Doug Strickland — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:02:05 GMT

Darington Hobson is expected to play for No. 8 New Mexico in Saturday's NCAA second-round game against Washington.

Gov. OK with 'big brother' camera ban

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:20:06 GMT

Gov. Bill Richardson says he's skeptical of an "excessive, big brother approach to public safety" and supports a New Mexico Transportation Commission decision to ban red-light cameras on roads it controls.

Ski Santa Fe extends season

Bill Diven — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:07:20 GMT

With a nod to El Niño and daylight saving time Ski Santa Fe is extending its season to April 11.

Ancient roots fuel modern theater

Deanna Sauceda — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:35:23 GMT

A troupe of young actors is getting big-time recognition for their political drama while also learning important lessons from a well-known Hollywood name.

Breaking Bad stars dish on show, chile

Deanna Sauceda — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:31:34 GMT

The hit series "Breaking Bad" launches its third season Sunday, and in an interview on KRQE News 13 This Morning two of its stars--Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul--talked about their chemistry, what makes the show successful and whether they prefer red or green.

Snow closures lifted on I-25, I-40

Bill Diven — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:18:26 GMT

Closures of Interstates 25 and 40 have ended. However traffic backups have yet to clear, and roadways in many areas remain snowpacked and slick requiring extra caution and much-reduced speeds.

New San Juan sheriff's building delayed

Amanda Goodman — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:39:39 GMT

Cramped offices, filled to capacity storage and an evidence room that is overflowing. Those are just a few of the problems the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office is dealing with at its current location.

Vet walks across U.S. for awareness

David Romero — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:53:28 GMT

Richard Hunsucker is trying to make a difference, one mile at a time. His cause, raising awareness and money for disabled veterans. Hunsucker is passing through Albuquerque on Friday in his trek across America.

Hobbs women killed in drive by shooting

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:12:47 GMT

Hobbs police are investigating a fatal drive by shooting that claimed a woman's life early Friday and it's not the first unsolved murder for the victims family.

Help for wolf-related livestock losses

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:10:01 GMT

The New Mexico Farm Service Agency says federal help is now available to ranchers who have suffered livestock losses resulting from wolf depredation.