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Bosque closed in three counties
A full closure of the bosque in Sandoval, Valencia and Socorro Counties was announced Wednesday by the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District. The closure was instituted due to continued drought conditions in the area as well as increased fire danger. The closure means no visitors will be allowed in any bosque that is owned and managed by the district. The closure goes into effect as of ...
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Obama to visit Oklahoma on Sunday
President Barack Obama will travel to tornado-ravaged Oklahoma on Sunday, the White House announced. At least 24 were killed in the mammoth ...
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Mayor Berry is springing into action to help Oklahoma City
Albuquerque Mayor Richard J. Berry has close ties to Oklahoma City Mayor, Mick Cornett and that friendship has the mayor springing into action to help the victims of the devastating tornado that recently struck the ...
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Belen say police chase caught on dash cam
Two women indicted for killing a man for his car and leading police on a wild chase with his body in the trunk are caught on police dash cam as they were weaving in and out of traffic, police ...
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Judge OKs unsealing Levi Chavez motions
BERNALILLO, N.M. (AP) - A judge in the case of a former Albuquerque police officer accused of killing his wife has agreed to unseal most of the pre-trial documents sought by media outlets. But Sandoval District Court George Eichwald ruled Wednesday that some documents should remain private because he is concerned that if potential jurors hear the information Levi Chavez won't get a fair ...
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On the Waterfront [Blu-Ray]
Its the scene. The one everyone talks about. The one that crops up in every montage on 50s American cinema or great screen performances, the one that has been played and replayed and copied and parodied and mimicked so many times that it sometimes feels in danger of losi ... ...
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Las Cruces restaurant downgraded for food safety violations
LAS CRUCES - Ciros Restaurant, 160 W. Picacho Ave., in Las Cruces has been downgraded by the New Mexico Environment Department for food safety violations, according to a news release.The eatery was downgraded for unsafe sources; improper holding temperatures; poor personal hygiene; improper storage of food, utensils, chemicals; inadequate cooking/cooling; plumbing and waste disposal.A grade ...
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Aggies 1-2 punch Mott brothers lead New Mexico State pitching staff
New Mexico State senior pitcher Adam Mott will start on the mound for the Aggies in Thursday's Western Athletic Conference Tournament against Texas State. Mott and closer Evan Mott are identical twins who hope to pitch the Aggies to a WAC title this ...
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Basements scarce in tornado-prone Okla. city
It's one of the most familiar pieces of advice from authorities to people in the path of a tornado: Get into your basement. Yet few homes in the Oklahoma City area have them -- even though that state is hit by far more powerful tornadoes than most ...
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Brian Urlacher retires from NFL
Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. The Bears won 30-12. (AP Photo/Charles Rex ...
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Albuquerque sued over fatal police collision
ALBUQUERQUE - The family of a 21-year-old woman killed in a February automobile collision involving an Albuquerque police vehicle is suing the city. The lawsuit filed May 15 in state District Court by the family of Ashley Browder contends the Albuquerque Police Department has a history of illegal and unsafe driving by officers. Browder was killed Feb. 10 when an SUV driven by her sister ...
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Nothing will ever completely replace playing the game I love, however I feel like I'm starting a new adventure and I'm genuinely excited about what lies ahead. I'm fortunate to have been given many opportunities throughout my career and now I feel it's my time to give back.
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The world's best known footballer was speaking after formally announcing his retirement.
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Wrest Point Hotel & Casino, Hobart, Australia
This 4 star hotel, casino and entertainment complex is situated on the foreshores of Sandy Bay in Hobart, the capital ...
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