New Mexico news

• 5 homes burned in 2 fires in Kirtland

  24-04-2016 22:24
  
  KIRTLAND, N.M. — Fire officials in Kirtland are warning residents not to burn weeds in the wake of fires that have destroyed five homes in two days. San Juan County Fire Chief Craig Daugherty told the Daily Times (http://bit.ly/1YOUD3k) of Farmington on Saturday that both blazes could have been prevented. Daugherty says someone burning weeds […]
  
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• Plans to expand national monument in San Luis Valley debated

  24-04-2016 21:55
  
  ALAMOSA, Colo. — Plans to expand the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument northward from New Mexico into the San Luis Valley are getting more support and more opposition. Rio Grande Water Conservation District Board Member Dwight Martin said residents don’t need the monument in Conejos County because it serves no purpose. “I am adamantly […]
  
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• UNC investigates 44 bias-motivated incidents on campus

  24-04-2016 21:18
  
  GREELEY, Colo. — The University of Northern Colorado is investigating 44 bias-motivated incidents on campus over the past year. The Greeley Tribune reports (http://bit.ly/1T7epD5 ) that those incidents range from students saying “gay” if they mean “bad” to students criticizing the university’s campus salon for not meeting the needs of students of color. UNC describes […]
  
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• Fake $20 bills in motel trash lead to Bryan couple’s arrest

  24-04-2016 19:34
  
  BRYAN, Texas — A couple from Bryan are jailed on four counts of forgery of government money and other charges after authorities say the pair left sheets of counterfeit $20 bills in a trash can at a College Station motel. College Station police say a Wal-Mart receipt found in the can was used to link […]
  
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• Firefighter injured in five-alarm fire in Arizona

  24-04-2016 18:57
  
  GILBERT, Ariz. — Some residents who had been evacuated near a major fire in the Phoenix suburb of Gilbert returned home early Sunday. About 60 people were evacuated from the area, according to Diana Rodriguez, a public information officer for the American Red Cross. Evacuees from an apartment complex near the fire were still displaced, […]
  
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• Deputy injured while investigating vehicle break-ins

  24-04-2016 18:21
  
  GOLDEN, Colo. — A Jefferson County sheriff’s deputy suffered minor after he was hit by a car while investigating vehicle break-ins. Deputies spotted a Jeep Wrangler that fit a description Saturday night and when they tried to stop it, another vehicle rammed into a patrol car. The deputies were trying to arrest the suspect that […]
  
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• Forums to focus on APS academic master plan

  24-04-2016 18:00
  
    Albuquerque Public Schools is holding four public forums for feedback on its academic master plan. The first is set for Monday, April 25, in the Rio Grande High School library, 2300 Arenal SW. Next will be Highland High School on May 2, Del Norte High School on May 5 and Cibola High School on […]
  
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• 1 dead, 1 injured in motorcycle crash near Socorro

  24-04-2016 17:53
  
  SOCORRO, N.M. — New Mexico State Police say one person was killed and another injured when a motorcycle crashed in Socorro County. Authorities say the crash happened around 5 p.m. Saturday on Interstate 25 just south of Socorro. According to investigators, it appears a motorcycle carrying two people was traveling northbound when windy conditions caused […]
  
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• Four people were shot in downtown Denver early Sunday

  24-04-2016 17:38
  
  DENVER — Four people were shot in downtown Denver early Sunday. Police tweeted that two of the four are in critical condition. The shooting happened about 1:30 a.m. on the west side of the downtown area near Cherry Creek. No information was available on the suspects or victims.
  
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• Bar association to mark 50th anniversary of Miranda decision

  24-04-2016 16:20
  
  PHOENIX — The Maricopa County Bar Association will hold a panel discussion to mark the upcoming 50th anniversary of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that requires police to warn arrested people that they have a right to remain silent. Panelists for the May 4 event include retired Arizona Supreme Court Justice Rebecca White Berch, state […]
  
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• Indoor football: Gladiators suffer 2 setbacks in loss to Texas

  24-04-2016 08:05
  
  The Duke City Gladiators suffered a double dose of hurt Saturday night at Tingley Coliseum in a Cham ...
  
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• Trump refutes the idea that he’ll show more restraint

  24-04-2016 08:02
  
  BRIDGEPORT, Conn.–A confident Donald Trump told supporters on Saturday that he's not chang ...
  
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• Tougher scrutiny slows NM tax refunds

  24-04-2016 08:02
  
  State has flagged about 59,000 personal returns
  
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• ‘There’s blood all over,’ Ohio caller says to 911

  24-04-2016 08:02
  
  PIKETON, Ohio–An out-of-breath caller who found two of the eight slain members of an Ohio...
  
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• Student loan issue may hit Cruz’s appeal among young voters

  24-04-2016 08:02
  
  AUSTIN, Texas–When Ted Cruz kicked off his White House bid at Liberty University, he told...
  
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• Investigators make cold case arrest in 2002 Carlsbad murder

  24-04-2016 08:02
  
  Carlsbad Current-ArgusCARLSBAD–It took seven years for the Eddy County Sheri ...
  
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• ‘Bones’ Jones wins unanimous decision at UFC 197

  24-04-2016 07:11
  
  Mixed-martial artist Jon Jones defeated Ovince Saint Preux Saturday night in a unanimous decision for the interim light heavyweight championship in Las Vegas, Nev. The judges’ scores were 50-44, 50-45 and 50-45 in favor of Jones, who trains at Jackson-Wink MMA in Albuquerque. Check back here later and in Sunday’s Journal for additional coverage.
  
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• SFCC, biofuels company partner to develop renewable, energy-efficient farming

  24-04-2016 06:30
  
  Santa Fe Community College and a private company plan to launch a unique project this summer that will use renewable energy, leftover food and fish waste to grow more fresh food with less water.
  
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• Softball: Aggies sweep Bakersfield

  24-04-2016 06:16
  
  NM State Sweeps CSU Bakersfield   LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Emma Adams broke the program record for career doubles with her 43rd double in game one of Senior Day as the NM State softball team topped CSU Bakersfield 12-1. The Aggies defeated the visiting team 4-2 in game two to complete the series sweep. Friday, […]
  
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• Prep tennis: Corley beats rival, Coleman beats teammate for Metro crowns

  24-04-2016 05:58
  
  This showdown turned on 20 middle-of-the-match minutes.There was La Cueva's Sarianna K ...
  
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• Reigning champs flex muscles during Harper meet

  24-04-2016 05:51
  
  This can't be welcome news to the rest of New Mexico, but here it is, anyway–the defending ...
  
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• Updated: Golden Gloves boxing: Perez changes tactics, result

  24-04-2016 05:45
  
  Aaron Perez had never been able to solve the slick, southpaw style of Shon Mondragon.S ...
  
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• Tennis: UNM women finish unbeaten in MWC play

  24-04-2016 03:14
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—The No. 52 University of New Mexico women’s tennis team remains undefeated in conference play after a home match against Air Force Academy, defeating the Falcons 6-1.   The Lobos quickly secured the doubles point with wins at the number one and two positions. Andrea Leblanc and Rachana Bhat teamed up at number two […]
  
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• Food safety i

  24-04-2016 03:00
  
  For the period ending April 21. To file a complaint call the state Environment Department at 505-827-1840.
  
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• Golf: UNM men lead MWC tourney after day two

  24-04-2016 02:41
  
  TUCSON, AZ – After battling blustery conditions all day the University of New Mexico men’s golf team was able to shoot one of only two under-par team scores. As a result, UNM is now in sole possession of the lead of the MW Championships at 11-under 565 (280-285), two shots clear of UNLV. The team […]
  
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• Track and field: Lobos sharpen up during meet at Cal

  24-04-2016 02:18
  
  BERKELEY, Calif. — It might have been a small pack of Lobos competing, but this weekend still produced some big results. The University of New Mexico track & field team posted 26 top-10 finishes and a number of season bests at the Brutus Hamilton Challenge on Saturday as it gained experience for the rapidly approaching postseason. […]
  
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• Golf: Orito, Montoya lead Aggie women’s charge into WAC lead

  24-04-2016 01:54
  
   BLAINE, Wash. – With three players scoring in red numbers on Saturday, the two-time defending champion New Mexico State Aggies surged into the lead after Saturday’s second round of the 2016 Western Athletic Conference Women’s Championships at the Semiahmoo Country Club. The Aggies posted an even-par 288 as a team in the second round to […]
  
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• Softball: UNLV breaks Lobos’ hearts again

  24-04-2016 01:13
  
  The University of New Mexico softball team dropped another heartbreaker, falling in the seventh inning to UNLV 7-6 on Saturday afternoon at the Lobo Softball Field. New Mexico is now 20-19 on the season and 5-8 in the Mountain West. UNLV improves to 22-24 overall and 6-11 in the conference. It was the second consecutive […]
  
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