New Mexico news

• Updated: 11 cases of measles confirmed in Arizona

  30-05-2016 23:10
  
  ELOY, Ariz. — An outbreak of measles that began with an inmate at a federal detention center for immigrants in central Arizona has now grown to 11 confirmed cases, officials said Monday. Seven of those infected are inmates at the Eloy Detention Center, and four are workers at the facility, Pinal County Health Services spokesman […]
  
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• Updated: Cincinnati Zoo director defends killing gorilla to save boy

  30-05-2016 23:08
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Zoo's director on Monday defended the decision to kill a gorilla to protect a 4-year-old…
  
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• New generation of veterans in Congress

  30-05-2016 23:07
  
  WASHINGTON –– There are still fewer veterans in Congress than in past decades, but the drawn-out wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have given rise to a new generation on Capitol Hill. Last year, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, and Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., started a bipartisan caucus to help post-9/11 veterans transition to civilian life, and […]
  
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• Man dies on hike on La Luz trail Monday morning

  30-05-2016 22:39
  
  A 59-year-old man died Monday morning while on a hike on the La Luz trail. The man, whom State Police did not immediately identify, had a medical episode while on the hike near the top of the Sandia Mountains on a section of the trail known as the “Y”, according to Bob Rodgers, a search […]
  
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• Lobos to face Dallas Baptist at NCAA Regional

  30-05-2016 19:49
  
  The New Mexico Lobos baseball team will face Dallas Baptist in the NCAA Regional Tournament in Lubbock, Texas on Friday. The Lobos (38-21) and Patriots (41-17) will play at 5 p.m. UNM is the No. 3 seed in the four-team regional, while Dallas Baptist is seeded second. Dallas Baptist swept a three-game series against UNM […]
  
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• Police ID Cuba family, Albuquerque man killed in crash near San Ysidro

  30-05-2016 19:46
  
  Police have released the names of the three people killed in a crash Friday near San Ysidro. Shawn Selva, 39, of Albuquerque was killed when his Dodge Ram 2500 pickup collided with a car driven by Renae Pinto, 41. Pinto was killed, along with her passenger, Bruce Pinto, 52. Their passenger, Shawnee Pinto, 20, was […]
  
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• Updated: Retired Albuquerque police officer killed in motorcycle crash near Espanola

  30-05-2016 19:21
  
  An Albuquerque woman was killed Sunday evening after a truck pulled out in front of the motorcycle she was driving near Espanola. Eloise Armijo, 53, was fatally injured in the crash, New Mexico State Police said Monday. She died at a hospital in Espanola. Friends on Monday said she was a former Albuquerque police and […]
  
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• UPDATED: Paris auction house cancels sale of Acoma shield

  30-05-2016 19:21
  
  The planned sale of an Acoma tribal treasure today was canceled after a Paris auction house withdrew the item from bidding. The EVE  auction house’s decision to cancel the sale today of a shield used in Acoma religious ceremonies came after a week of intense lobbying by New Mexico’s Acoma tribe and high-level federal government […]
  
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• TSA scrambling resources to deal with long lines at airports

  30-05-2016 08:49
  
  The threatened summer of discontent for American travelers got underway Memorial Day weekend as the understaffed Transportation Security Administration struggled to keep its security lines moving in the nation’s airports. The backups happened at most big airports and some smaller ones, particularly at the choice hours when passengers prefer to fly, and they seemed to […]
  
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• UNM booted Gathering of Nations after long-simmering feud

  30-05-2016 08:05
  
  Question now is whether Native American event will stay in ABQ
  
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• PARCC opt-out numbers down this year

  30-05-2016 08:05
  
  In APS, most NM districts, fewer students refused to take the test
  
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• APD shoots, kills man after calls to 911

  30-05-2016 08:05
  
  Man pointed 'high powered weapon' at officers before being shot inside his garage, police say
  
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• Acoma shield being auctioned in Paris

  30-05-2016 08:05
  
  Pueblo governor chokes back tears as he appeals to France to return artifact
  
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• State police identify man they shot and killed after a chase on Thursday

  30-05-2016 05:52
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico State Police have released the name of the man they shot and killed on Interstate 25 south of San Antonio on Thursday morning. Sgt. Chad Pierce said Sunday night that Angel Daniel Navarro, 25, of San Diego, Calif., died at the scene after officers shot at him following a chase. […]
  
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• Rio Rapids Soccer Club rules State Cup

  30-05-2016 04:19
  
  The Rio Rapids Soccer Club has been the dominant player in New Mexico for a decade. Last week, the 16-year-old club took it to another level. Rio Rapids, which has an alliance with the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer, won 11 of the 16 divisions at the New Mexico State Cup, breaking its own […]
  
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• Letter to the editor: Ladera regular unhappy

  30-05-2016 04:17
  
  The new guys running Ladera really need to get their act together, and quickly. I requested and was told that I have a tee time for 8:24 a.m. on May 25th. When I arrived at the course a sign greeted me and my playing partner stating the course was closed for a tournament till 12:15 […]
  
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• Topes Today, May 30

  30-05-2016 04:15
  
  At Iowa 11:08 a.m.   Radio: 610 AM Probable starters: Isotopes RHP Jordan Lyles (1-1, 5.40) vs. Cubs RHP Jake Buchanan (3-3, 5.58) Sunday: The Iowa Cubs scored four runs in the eighth inning to rally past the visiting Isotopes 6-4 at Principal Park. Isotopes starter Shane Carle retired the first 11 batters he faced […]
  
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• MWC will change its baseball tourney format

  30-05-2016 04:13
  
  The Mountain West baseball tournament could return to Albuquerque next season, but don’t try buying tickets in advance. The conference tournament format will change considerably in 2017, with the regular-season champion playing host to a four-team, double-elimination bracket. As a result, the host site doesn’t figure to be determined until May. Although the changes have […]
  
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• Scenic trips across America

  30-05-2016 03:23
  
  Road trips have been part of popular culture for decades. Featured prominently in movies and books such as “On the Road,” “Rain Man” and “Easy Rider,” road trips with friends or family tend to leave indelible marks. Remarkable road trips are made more so by the company shared along the way and the scenic and historical roadways traversed to reach a destination. […]
  
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• Updated: One dead in Southwest Albuquerque shooting

  30-05-2016 03:19
  
  One person is dead and officers are looking for other victims after a shooting in Southwest Albuquerque, according to police. Officer Simon Drobik said a person was found dead inside of a home on Alvera, near Sage and 98th Street. Police were dispatched to the home around 5:30 p.m. in response to calls reporting gunshots […]
  
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• Donald Trump speaks at Rolling Thunder rally

  30-05-2016 03:19
  
  WASHINGTON — Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said illegal immigrants receive better care than the nation’s veterans Sunday, electrifying an overwhelmingly supportive crowd at the annual Rolling Thunder tribute to the Armed Forces. Trump has mocked the capture of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., during the Vietnam War and faced questions about his giving to […]
  
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• Drivers underestimate importance of daytime visibility

  30-05-2016 03:05
  
  Visibility is something many motorists take for granted, especially during the day, when sunlight tends to make drivers less cautious than they might be at night. But as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notes, more traffic accidents occur during daylight hours than at night, when headlights make vehicles more visible to other motorists and more pedestrians are […]
  
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• Vehicles need consistent maintenance to run well

  30-05-2016 02:47
  
  Motor vehicles are sizable investments that, for many people, trail only homes and educations in terms of the biggest expenses they will ever have. So it’s in drivers’ best interests to take every step possible to protect their investments and keep their vehicles running smoothly as long as possible. While knowledgeable mechanics can be invaluable resources, drivers can take several minor, simple steps to keep […]
  
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