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2 arrested in Las Vegas killing, related fire

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:56:44 MDT

Two Las Vegas men sought in a homicide and related fire in the northern New Mexico city have been arrested in Albuquerque.

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'No Spanish' NM high school games called 'pattern'

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:05:53 MDT

The League of United Latin American Citizens says two recent cases of Spanish being banned at New Mexico high school games are examples of a "disturbing" pattern.

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Thousands seek work even as NM jobless rate drops

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:18:16 MDT

Thousands of people in New Mexico are still looking for work or at least better jobs even as the state's unemployment rate is down.

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Dona Ana County officials to vote on tax proposals

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:52:42 MDT

The Dona Ana County Commission is expected to vote Tuesday on whether voters will ultimately decide a sales tax proposal and bond renewal on July 30.

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Soldier surprises student pen pals

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:40:13 MDT

He's a hero to kids that have never even met him. Serving overseas in Afghanistan, a soldier and an Albuquerque 4th grade class were just pen pals. That is until he gave them a big surprise.

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Governor's arts awards recipients to be honored

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:29:55 MDT

The New Mexico Arts Commission says seven artists and supporters of the arts are recipients of this year's Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts.

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Rally being held in support of transgender teen

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:14:48 MDT

This morning a peaceful protest will be held in support of a transgender high school senior at St. Pius X High School.

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Woman who killed bicyclist in 2010 arrested for DUI

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:54:33 MDT

The Albuquerque woman sentenced in the death of a bicyclist in 2010 was arrested early Sunday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence.

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Berry leads in Albuquerque mayor's race poll

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:46:58 MDT

Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry received 59 percent of support in a poll conducted by KOB about the city’s upcoming mayoral race.

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Thousands petition to support transgender high school student

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:41:48 MDT

A transgender student at St. Pius High School has received international support in his battle to wear boy’s gown at his graduation.

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Mother of 6-year-old girl sexually assaulted wants answers

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:36:06 MDT

It’s been almost two weeks since a 6-year-old girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. KOB Eyewitness News 4 spoke to the girl’s mother and she said she wants answers.

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Drag queen bingo fundraiser helps fight against HIV and AIDS

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:50:13 MDT

A very unusual bingo game was held for a good cause Sunday.

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Art in the Park kicks off in Corrales

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:11:44 MDT

The Art in the Park summer series kicked off in Corrales today.

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Murder trial for boy accused of killing father expected to start Monday

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:51:15 MDT

The murder trial for a boy accused of shooting and killing his father is expected to start Monday.

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Man accused of stabbing cousin faces judge

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:53:43 MDT

The Albuquerque man accused of stabbing his cousin after a poker game appeared before a judge Sunday.

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Navajo tribe's police agency without permanent leader

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:37:17 MDT

The Navajo Nation Police Department has gone five years having without a permanent leader.

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Comment period ends in mid-June for proposed mine

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:29:17 MDT

The U.S. Forest Service expects to close its public comment period in mid-June on a draft environmental impact statement for the proposed Roca Honda uranium mine near Mount Taylor.

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Small Fla. city anxious to learn jackpot winner

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:06:12 MDT

It’s all about the odds, and one lone ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching each of the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials said Sunday.

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Winning numbers in $600M drawing are 22, 10, 13, 14, 52 and Powerball 11

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:59:34 MDT

Lottery officials have announced winning numbers in a near-historic Powerball jackpot. The numbers drawn Saturday are: 22, 10, 13, 14, 52 and a Powerball of 11.

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Group of pit bulls kill family's pets in Santa Fe

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:05:12 MDT

Two pit bulls are being held at Santa Fe Animal Control, another dog is on the loose.

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Man arrested for charging at officer with stolen truck

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:00:15 MDT

Albuquerque Police arrested a man who charged at an officer with a stolen truck.

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Father arrested for breaking son's arm and refusing to seek help

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:37:23 MDT

A young boy reportedly suffered with a broken arm for two days before being taken to the hospital.

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Schizophrenic man arrested for animal cruelty

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:21:39 MDT

Police have charged a schizophrenic man with animal cruelty after they said he attacked the family dog.

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Man arrested for DWI after crashing into own fence

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:10:38 MDT

A man is behind bars after police said he ran straight into his own fence outside of his home.

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Former mayor of Aztec dies in plane crash

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:24:13 MDT

The pilot, former Aztec mayor, Michael Arnold, 62 was the only occupant of the aircraft.

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NM official: Tax package saved jobs

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:30:42 MDT

The head of the New Mexico Economic Development Department says a massive tax package passed by lawmakers in the final days of the legislative session is having a positive effect on jobs.

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DA clears Albuquerque officers in 2 shooting cases

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:22:14 MDT

Two Albuquerque police officers who were involved in non-fatal shootings have been cleared by the Bernalillo County district attorney's office.

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Will Boy Scouts accept gay youth? Vote is imminent

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:04:38 MDT

With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the country to decide whether its contentious membership policy should be overhauled so that openly gay boys can participate in Scout units.

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Navajo Prep breaks ground on new offices

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:57:08 MDT

Navajo Preparatory School is one step closer to getting new offices. Officials gathered Friday to break ground on the long-awaited project.

KOB.com - New Mexico News

2 arrested in Las Vegas killing, related fire

'No Spanish' NM high school games called 'pattern'

Thousands seek work even as NM jobless rate drops

Dona Ana County officials to vote on tax proposals

Soldier surprises student pen pals

Governor's arts awards recipients to be honored

Rally being held in support of transgender teen

Woman who killed bicyclist in 2010 arrested for DUI

Berry leads in Albuquerque mayor's race poll

Thousands petition to support transgender high school student

Mother of 6-year-old girl sexually assaulted wants answers

Drag queen bingo fundraiser helps fight against HIV and AIDS

Art in the Park kicks off in Corrales

Murder trial for boy accused of killing father expected to start Monday

Man accused of stabbing cousin faces judge

Navajo tribe's police agency without permanent leader

Comment period ends in mid-June for proposed mine

Small Fla. city anxious to learn jackpot winner

Winning numbers in $600M drawing are 22, 10, 13, 14, 52 and Powerball 11

Group of pit bulls kill family's pets in Santa Fe

Man arrested for charging at officer with stolen truck

Father arrested for breaking son's arm and refusing to seek help

Schizophrenic man arrested for animal cruelty

Man arrested for DWI after crashing into own fence

Former mayor of Aztec dies in plane crash

NM official: Tax package saved jobs

DA clears Albuquerque officers in 2 shooting cases

Will Boy Scouts accept gay youth? Vote is imminent

Navajo Prep breaks ground on new offices

New Mexico Gameday 05/17/13