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• Northeast NM crash kills California man

  10-07-2016 23:59
  
  SPRINGER, N.M. — Authorities say a California man has died and a woman has been critically injured in a crash in northeastern New Mexico. The New Mexico State Police says the accident happened Saturday around 12:45 p.m. north of Springer on Interstate 25. According to investigators, 24-year-old Mark Lemesany was driving southbound when his vehicle […]
  
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• Fire nearing homes in Carnuel area, crews responding

  10-07-2016 23:48 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A fire is burning south of Interstate 40 in Bernalillo County, east of Tramway.
  The fire is near Herrera Road in the Carnuel area, and is approaching homes and structures.
  According to KRQE News 13 crews, neighbors are watering down their properties to protect their homes.
  Fire crews from the Bernalillo County Fire Department are responding to the blaze, along with members of the Albuquerque Fire Department.
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• Brush fire burning south of I-40 near Carnuel under control

  10-07-2016 23:48 via krqe.com
  
  CARNUEL, N.M. (KRQE) – A brush fire that has burned about an acre south of Interstate 40 near Carnuel is now under control.
  50 to 60 fire personnel from Bernalillo County, Albuquerque and the State Forestry Divsion arrived to fight the blaze.
  Crews say they were able to quickly establish good lines around the fire and have good containment now, but are still working to extinguish any remaining hot spots.A spokesman with BCFD says no homes or structures are threatened at this time
  
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• A refreshing oasis in a decorator’s desert

  10-07-2016 23:06
  
  Susan Kirkpatrick finds rare, high-end items for her ABQ store, Designer Warehouse.   Susan Kirkpatrick visits dealer shows for all kinds of home design products across the country. Much of what she sees, however, doesn’t show up locally for years, if ever, she said. So she wanted to do something to change that dynamic and […]
  
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• Newspaper: System forgives sexual abuse by doctors across US

  10-07-2016 22:37 via krqe.com
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Sexual abuse by doctors against patients is surprisingly widespread, yet the fragmented medical oversight system shrouds offenders’ actions in secrecy and allows many to continue to treat patients, an investigation by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has found.
  The AJC obtained and analyzed more than 100,000 disciplinary orders against doctors since 1999. Among those, the newspaper identified more than 3,100 doctors sanctioned after being accused of sexual misconduct;
  
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• Words ‘Die police’ scrawled on Waco crime scene vehicle

  10-07-2016 22:25
  
  WACO, Texas — Waco police are trying to determine who scrawled the threatening words “Die pigs” on the side of a law enforcement vehicle. Sgt. W. Patrick Swanton said Sunday that the incident is being investigated as criminal mischief. No one was arrested. Swanton says a civilian technician parked a Waco police crime scene vehicle […]
  
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• Vigil emphasizes spreading love after shootings

  10-07-2016 22:21
  
  Dozens of people from different faiths and racial backgrounds gathered Saturday night to call for unity and peace.
  
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• Get the best price for your home

  10-07-2016 22:21
  
  Trust your REALTOR® to determine your listing price   For homeowners, often our house is our largest investment. As such, we are so invested in the property that it is difficult to look at it objectively. As a Certified Staging Professional, I frequently hear homeowners state (with great dissatisfaction), “the Realtor® only wants to list […]
  
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• Stay safe while selling your home

  10-07-2016 22:11
  
  Placing your home on the market today is like inviting strangers in for a cup of tea. Your personal possessions, taste in decor and the visible parts of your life are all on display. Here are some tips for keeping your family safe while your home is on the market. Remove personal photos and information […]
  
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• Tile advancements provide more options for homeowners

  10-07-2016 22:01
  
  Homeowners want clean lines, a sleek look and consistent color   New tile technology and design are giving homeowners more options in the kitchen. Homeowners want clean lines, a sleek look and consistent color throughout their kitchens, said Joe Sawaya from Emser Tile. Homeowners are moving away from the traditional-style kitchen to more contemporary components. […]
  
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• About the cover: HomeStyle July 10, 2016

  10-07-2016 21:49
  
  13305 Pino Ridge Place NE Albuquerque NM 87111 $1,250,000 5,189 sq. ft. 4 bedroom / 2.5 bath Sean & Christine Remington Remington Properties 505.977.8020 Realty One of New Mexico Welcome to 13305 Pino Ridge Place NE, located in one of Albuquerque’s most prestigious neighborhoods at the base of the Sandias. This beautiful home is appropriately named “The Sunshine Sanctuary” because the […]
  
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• Pairing officers could lead to longer response times, police say

  10-07-2016 21:48
  
  A new directive could mean longer response times for some 911 calls, Albuquerque police said.
  
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• Report: VA health care still has ‘profound deficiencies’

  10-07-2016 21:46 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Two years after a scandal over long wait times for veterans seeking health care, the Department of Veterans Affairs still has “profound deficiencies” in delivering health care to millions of veterans, a congressional commission says in a new report.
  The Commission on Care says in a report that the VA delivers high-quality health care but is inconsistent from one site to the next, and problems with access remain.
  The panel says the VA needs to improve its servi
  
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• Court rules sharing your Netflix password is a federal crime

  10-07-2016 20:34 via krqe.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CA (WCMH) —A federal court in California has ruled that sharing your password for your Netflix, HBO Go and other streaming accounts is a violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
  According to Fusion.net, the opinion was rendered during the United States V. Nosal trial; a case where a former-employee of a firm was using the password of another employee who was still working the company to download information for use at his new job.
  Nosal was charged with hacking in 2008
  
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• Computers, not humans to scan carry-on bags in TSA test

  10-07-2016 20:31 via krqe.com
  
  (AP) – Federal officials said Tuesday that they are expanding tests to speed up airport lines and improve security.
  In a first in the U.S., the Transportation Security Administration said Tuesday that it plans to begin using computed-tomography or CT scanners to inspect carry-on bags at one checkpoint in the Phoenix airport by the end of the year.
  CT scanners are already used to screen checked baggage. The process is mostly automated — the scanners generate 3-D images that are analyz
  
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• Albuquerque police standoff with suspect ends peacefully

  10-07-2016 19:58
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — An undercover pursuit of alleged car thieves that nearly escalated into a standoff with Albuquerque police has ended without incident. Police spokesman Simon Drobik says a suspect armed with a knife was taken into custody Sunday morning shortly before a SWAT team arrived. Five people in all have been arrested on charges […]
  
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• Two hospitalized after shooting at Denver nightclub

  10-07-2016 19:29
  
  DENVER — Two people have been hospitalized after someone fired into a crowd outside a Denver nightclub early Sunday and Denver police and a security guard returned fire. Police spokesman Tyrone Powell says the shootings are believed to have started with an argument while people were leaving the nightclub. Campbell says the two gunshot victims […]
  
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• FDA approves first dissolving stent for US patients

  10-07-2016 19:24 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A medical implant that slowly dissolves into the body could be the answer to long-standing safety concerns with devices used to treat clogged arteries.
  But not so fast, say experts.
  Abbott Laboratories’ newly-approved Absorb stent comes with one important caveat: it hasn’t yet been shown to be safer than older metal implants.
  The Food and Drug Administration approved the device Tuesday for patients with coronary artery disease, the artery-narrowing condition t
  
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• Dexter woman dead after car struck by oncoming train

  10-07-2016 19:16
  
  DEXTER, N.M. — Authorities say a 44-year-old Dexter woman has died after his car was hit by a train. New Mexico State Police say the collision happened shortly before 6 p.m. Saturday north of Dexter. According to investigators, Delefina Chairez was driving on Lupton Road near Old Dexter Highway when she failed to yield at […]
  
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• California man dies in rollover crash on New Mexico highway

  10-07-2016 19:16
  
  SPRINGER, N.M. — Authorities say a California man has died and a woman has been critically injured in a crash in northeastern New Mexico. The New Mexico State Police says the accident happened Saturday around 12:45 p.m. north of Springer on Interstate 25. According to investigators, 24-year-old Mark Lemesany was driving southbound when his vehicle […]
  
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• Auto theft investigation leads to standoff in Albuquerque

  10-07-2016 18:51
  
  Police are called to a standoff involving a knife-wielding man in Albuquerque.
  
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• Officer buys kids new bikes

  10-07-2016 18:45
  
  Albuquerque police officer Paul Haugh said he knew he had to do something after two crying kids showed them their cut locks and told him their bikes were gone.
  
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• Albuquerque holds vigil after police ambush in Dallas

  10-07-2016 18:41
  
  A vigil is held in Albuquerque to remember the victims of the police ambush in Dallas.
  
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• Army site’s new owner plans to preserve rare white deer herd

  10-07-2016 18:39 via krqe.com
  
  ROMULUS, N.Y. (AP) — A rare herd of ghostly white deer that multiplied at a World War II weapons depot under the protection of the U.S. Army is now being nurtured by the site’s new owner.
  Seneca Iron Works owner Earl Martin has planted 15 acres of soybeans to improve the diet of the deer roaming the former Seneca Army Depot in the Finger Lakes, and is working with a nonprofit group to develop about 1,500 acres of the 7,000-acre site as a wildlife preserve and ecotourism park.
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• Woman killed in crash involving a train and vehicle

  10-07-2016 18:23 via krqe.com
  
  DEXTER, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman was killed Saturday evening in a collision involving a train.
  New Mexico State Police said they responded to the scene of a crash involving a motor vehicle and a train in Dexter, N.M. Saturday. Police said the incident happened at about 5:50 p.m.where East Lupton Road crosses the train tracks near Old Dexter Highway.
  An initial investigation shows that a vehicle driven by Delefina Chairez (44), from Dexter, N.M., was traveling westbound on East Lupton Road whe
  
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• North Texas jail inmates credited with saving ill guard

  10-07-2016 17:45
  
  WEATHERFORD, Texas — Some inmates at a North Texas lockup broke out of a cell to help save a jailer after they saw the armed guard lose consciousness. WFAA-TV (http://bit.ly/29my0Eo ) reports the jailer continues to recover from an apparent heart attack. Parker County sheriff’s Capt. Mark Arnett says he believes the prisoners helped save […]
  
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• Updated: APD: Suspect taken into custody in NW ABQ

  10-07-2016 17:42
  
  An individual with a knife was taken into custody by the Albuquerque Police Department in northwest Albuquerque, according to a spokesman for the Albuquerque Police Department. The SWAT team was called, but the individual was taken into custody before the SWAT team arrived, officer Simon Drobik said.
  
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• APD: SWAT team negotiating with suspect in NW ABQ

  10-07-2016 17:42
  
  The Albuquerque Police Department SWAT team is currently negotiating with a suspect armed with a knife in northwest Albuquerque, according to a spokesman for the department. -This is a developing story. More information will be posted as it becomes available.
  
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• Suspect arrested in SWAT call-out

  10-07-2016 17:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police have taken a suspect into custody in a SWAT call-out situation.
  APD says that they had responded to an individual with a knife in the area of 1700 Indian School NW Sunday morning. Police said they were attempting to negotiate with the individual and SWAT had been called.
  In a later update police said that the subject was taken into custody prior to SWAT arriving. Police said that a total of five individuals were taken into custody for charges r
  
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• Five arrested after APD bait truck stolen

  10-07-2016 17:38 via krqe.com
  
   
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A group of alleged thieves were arrested after targeting an APD bait truck. But when police swooped in to make the arrests, things escalated fast.
  It all started early Sunday morning when police said 31-year-old Angel Alderete made his way into an APD Ford F-250 bait truck, stealing it.
  “We found out that 250’s were getting stolen quite frequently so the auto guys deployed one in the Southeast area command,” said Officer Simon Drobik with
  
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• Five arrested after Albuquerque police bait truck stolen

  10-07-2016 17:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A group of alleged thieves were arrested after targeting an Albuquerque Police Department bait truck. But when police swooped in to make the arrests, things escalated fast.
  It all started early Sunday morning when police said 31-year-old Angel Alderete made his way into an APD Ford F-250 bait truck, stealing it.
  “We found out that 250’s were getting stolen quite frequently so the auto guys deployed one in the Southeast area command,” said O
  
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• Albuquerque police SWAT responding to callout

  10-07-2016 17:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police have called SWAT to a standoff situation.
  APD said that they are attempting to negotiate with an individual armed with a knife in the 1700 block of Indian School NW.
  No further information was available.
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• SWAT called to standoff in Albuquerque

  10-07-2016 17:34
  
  Police are called to a standoff involving a knife-wielding man in Albuquerque.
  
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• Diego Sanchez Loses in UFC 200 Fight Pass Prelim

  10-07-2016 16:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE)- Diego “The Nightmare” Sanchez took on Joe Lauzon on Saturday afternoon, as the main event in the UFC Fight Prelim for UFC 200. Sanchez said before this fight that he is feeling the best he has in his professional career. He knew Lauzon would pose some problems, and in the first round Lauzon was almost flawless.
  Diego landed some great shots at the start, looking like he hurt Lauzon with a leg kick, but immediately after a strong leg kick from Sanchez, Lauzon would
  
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• It’s The Chris Williams Show in the CFL

  10-07-2016 16:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE)- Former Rio Rancho Ram and New Mexico State Aggie, Chris Williams has had a ridiculous start to his CFL season. The wide receiver has proved to be the biggest offensive threat for his team, the Ottawa Red Blacks.
  Williams had a huge 52 yard TD reception in his game on Friday night, but also coming out of that game Chris broke a CFL record that was set back in 1994. He now holds the title for the most Reception Yards in the CFL’s first 3 games. As he now has 493 Reception
  
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• Blake Swihart moves to the 60-Day DL

  10-07-2016 16:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE)- Cleveland Storm graduate, Blake Swihart has been out do to an injury attained against the Blue Jays in early June. Swihart severely sprained his ankle after colliding into the wall in foul territory.
  He has started doing baseball activities, like hitting from both sides of the plate, but today CBS Sports released that Swihart has been moved to the 60-Day Disabled List. He moved to the 60-Day DL on Saturday and was said to be done to make room on the 40-man for Brad Ziegler, w
  
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• Apple urges organ donation via new iPhone software

  10-07-2016 16:41 via krqe.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple wants to encourage millions of iPhone owners to register as organ donors through a software update that will add an easy sign-up button to the health information app that comes installed on every smartphone the company makes.
  CEO Tim Cook says he hopes the new software, set for limited release this month, will help ease a critical and longstanding donor shortage. He said the problem hit home when his friend and former boss, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, endured an
  
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• Black Lives Matter activist arrested at Baton Rouge protest

  10-07-2016 16:20 via krqe.com
  
  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A prominent Black Lives Matter activist and 100 other people were taken into custody, authorities said Sunday, after protesters took to the streets to call for justice and voice anger over the fatal shooting of an African-American man by two white police officers.
  Spokeswoman Casey Rayborn Hicks of the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office told The Associated Press that 101 people were taken to the parish jail in connection with the protests that began Saturday. N
  
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• Forget the gym, workout buffs hit up national landmarks

  10-07-2016 15:16 via krqe.com
  
  (AP) – When college rowing buddies Bojan Mandaric and Brogan Graham vowed to stay in shape post-graduation, they didn’t want to shovel out hundreds to join a gym or even drop $20 for a yoga class. So they returned to one of their most grueling college workouts: the stairs at Harvard Stadium.
  Five years later, there are nearly 800 others running those steps with them at 6:30 a.m. every Wednesday. Their routine, known as the November Project, now has thousands of participants and free
  
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• New Mexico communities continue to gather to show support for Dallas

  10-07-2016 08:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE)– Communities all across New Mexico are showing their support for Dallas.
  Community members and law enforcement gathered for a candlelight vigil Friday night in Farmington.
  Saturday morning community members and Rio Rancho Police Officers gathered to show their support.
  The wife of Officer Gregg “Nigel” Benner who was killed in the line of duty was also in attendance.
  Saturday night in Albuquerque, the community came together to comfort those who are hur
  
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• Shoplifter pulls a knife on employees at Coronado Center

  10-07-2016 08:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE)- A would be thief has been arrested after allegedly pulling a knife on store employees.
  Amanda Montoya, 27, is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
  The Albuquerque Police Department says she pulled a knife on two employees Friday afternoon at the Kohl’s at Coronado Center.
  She allegedly stole more than $150 in merchandise. Police tried to stop her but they say she ran towards the Target finally giving up near the Uptown Marriott.
  Her bond is s
  
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• ‘Topes Today: Sunday, July 10

  10-07-2016 08:14
  
  On All-Star break   Saturday: Tom Murphy homered twice and drove in five runs as the visiting Isotopes defeated Las Vegas 8-5 for their third straight win. Jordan Patterson and Alex Castellanos also went deep for Albuquerque, which led 5-0 early and fought off repeated comeback tries by the 51s. Ben Paulsen went 3-for-4 and […]
  
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• UFC 200: Lesnar, Nunes shine; Sanchez beaten badly

  10-07-2016 08:08
  
  LAS VEGAS, Nev.  — Brock Lesnar returned from a 4½-year UFC absence with a unanimous-decision victory over Mark Hunt, and Amanda Nunes took the bantamweight title from Miesha Tate with a stunning first-round stoppage at UFC 200 on Saturday night. Jose Aldo also won a competitive decision over Frankie Edgar to claim the interim featherweight […]
  
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• Deputy land commissioner does business with her agency

  10-07-2016 08:05
  
  Laura Riley's company paid State Land Office fees on 2 lease transfers
  
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• Dallas gunman learned ‘tactics’ at self-defense school

  10-07-2016 08:05
  
  Micah Johnson studied 'shooting on the move' maneuvers
  
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• Bishop: ‘We must … turn this thing around with love’

  10-07-2016 08:05
  
  Bishop David Cooper said updated laws might be necessary and it may be time to revise some policies, ...
  
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• $90K funds Zika-related mosquito study in NM

  10-07-2016 08:05
  
  Researchers at New Mexico State University plan to trap mosquitoes across the state this summer to m ...
  
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• Albuquerque man encourages drivers to street race safely

  10-07-2016 06:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man is actually encouraging drivers to street race, just not on city streets.
  Videos of cars flying down Albuquerque streets are common. In some cases, it’s led to serious crashes.
  “It’s super dangerous,” said Dan Brockett.
  That’s why Brockett is trying to put the brakes on it, by letting drivers get it out of their systems at Sandia Speedway.
  “If you guys want to come out here and do it in a safe way,
  
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• South Valley group aims employ New Mexicans through growing industry

  10-07-2016 06:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, NM (KRQE)- A new organization in the South Valley is working to help New Mexicans find jobs while, at the same time, improving communication in healthcare. Leaders say it all starts with one growing industry.
  Herman Torres welcomes guests to the South Valley Economic Development Center to mark the start of his new career.
  “I’m graduating!” he said.
  Now, Torres has the training to be a medical interpreter.
  “I’m giving a voice to the people who don’
  
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• Speak Up! Jones’ failed drug test, UNM men’s hoops schedule disappoint readers

  10-07-2016 06:24
  
  ■ SO NOW Mr. Jones is the Journal’s “poster child” replacing Johnny Tapia. Great examples for our youth. Keep up great coverage of these criminals! … — EJT ■ WONDER IF Bones Jones’ latest exploits will get him a spot in Albuquerque’s HopHead Hall along with our current Heroin Hero. — Rob S. ■ ONLY […]
  
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