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NM House passes cell phone ban

The House approves legislation that would prohibit drivers across New Mexico from using hand-held cell phones for talking or texting.
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Navajo tribe is considering new casinos

The Navajo Nation is working toward opening a second tribal casino and last week published a request for proposals seeking architectural plans for a proposed casino in Upper Fruitland, located between Shiprock and Farmington.
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Las Cruces federal courthouse work almost done

Construction on the new federal courthouse in Las Cruces is wrapping up Wednesday.
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City councilor accused of swiping drummer's sticks

The drummer of a band that played in town on Saturday is accusing city councilor Don Harris of swiping his sticks without permission.
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Candidates for NM offices file paperwork

Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Lt. Gov. Diane Denish, Republican Pete Domenici Jr. and other candidates for statewide offices are keeping the secretary of state busy.
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State hires 21 new workers during hiring freeze

Over the past seven months, New Mexico's government has hired 21 new employees despite an ongoing hiring freeze.
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Pileup closes I-40 at Santa Rosa

Authorities have reopened Interstate 40 at Santa Rosa after officials cleared a pileup that involved at least four tractor-trailers.
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Men who drowned in Caballo Lake identified

Authorities have identified two Las Cruces men who drowned at Caballo Lake after their canoe capsized Friday.
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NM pursues cleanup of circuit board plant

The state Environment Department is asking for a New York bankruptcy court for help with cleanup of a former circuit board manufacturing site in Albuquerque.
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After first veto override, lawmakers consider more

State lawmakers took a swipe at Governor Richardson Monday as the Senate passed its first veto override of a bill the Governor killed during the last session.  Now more veto overrides could be on the way.
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New Mexico State edges Louisiana Tech 70-68

Hernst Laroche hit a jumper from the free throw line with 1.1 seconds left to lift New Mexico State to a 70-68 victory over Louisiana Tech on Monday night.
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Bill takes aim at NM oil and gas rules

A legislator from New Mexico's oil and natural gas country is taking aim at state rules that govern drilling operations.
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NM received $30M in stimulus funds for public transit

New Mexico transportation has received a $300 million boost since stimulus cash started flowing last year, with $30 million set aside specifically for public transit.
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Legislation pushes for nationalization of Katie’s Law

Twenty-one states have already passed similar laws requiring felons to have their DNA entered into a database matching it against unsolved crimes.
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Drumstick gate

In a bizarre controversy, the drummer of a band is accusing Albuquerque city councilor Don Harris of swiping his sticks without permission.
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Crew frees Taos man trapped under car

Officers, off-duty firemen, and a citizen raced to lift a one and a half ton car off the man.
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APD officer charged with DWI, sent home

An Albuquerque police sergeant is stopped for a DWI, but he doesn't go to jail. Instead, the deputy took him to a police substation then let him go home.
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Traffic ticket surcharge would help fund MDC

Speeding--and even parking--may get more expensive for drivers in Bernalillo County; a bill that raises ticket fines to help fund the Metro Detention Center has already passed in the House.
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Ex-wife in divorce court: Snyder had left for ‘unknown destination’

Ellen Snyder claimed Michael had left and was granted possession of the gated Northeast heights home where his remains were later found.
Snyder family mourns discovered body
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NM emissions bill in limbo

A House panel has tabled legislation that would lay the groundwork for New Mexico's participation in a future cap-and-trade program.
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House panel tables NM depredation bill

The legislation would have made it illegal for farmers and other landowners to kill big game such as deer, elk and antelope simply for damaging crops.
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Snyder family mourns discovered body

The family of Michael Snyder is making preparations today for a memorial service after his remains were found last week.
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San Juan Regional boss starting early

The new chief executive at San Juan Regional Medical Center will begin work one month earlier than planned.
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Gas prices up 2.4 cents in NM

Average retail gasoline prices in New Mexico have risen 2.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.61 per gallon on Monday.
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Navajo Nation funding new jails and courts

The Navajo Nation tribal council has approved a $60 million loan that will fund public safety and judicial complexes across the sprawling reservation.
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Lobo men jump to #10 in RPI

The Lobo men's basketball team jumped into the top ten for national RPI after their win over San Diego State.
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Scientists from Ghana training at Los Alamos

Nuclear specialists at the los Alamos National Laboratory spent the past week training a team from the African nation of Ghana.
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'Most wanted property criminals' ads lead to arrests

It was launched less than two months ago, but already Albuquerque’s new property crime advertisements appear to be paying off with more than a dozen arrests.
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