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ALBUQUERQUE Two groups that support health care reform criticized Rep. Harry Teague Monday for the Democrat's vote against a bill that passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Full Story »
ALBUQUERQUE Two groups that support health care reform criticized Rep. Harry Teague Monday for the Democrat's vote against a bill that passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Full Story »
Wednesday marks a special occasion for the United States' almost 25 million veterans. It's called Veterans Day. In other parts of the world, it's known as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day. In any case, most government-related agencies will be closed to observe the national holiday. Full Story »
SANTA FE Gov. Bill Richardson has signed the first bill in a deficit-reduction package sent him by lawmakers, sweeping up $68 million from a college scholarship fund and more than $40 million sitting in other state accounts. Full Story »
Deputies responded to the area of mile marker 230, U.S. Highway 70 East, Tularosa, to assist the New Mexico State Police regarding a vehicle search. Deputies responded to 2 Garcia, La Luz, in reference to a barking dog complaint. Full Story »
Lonnie Roe, 32, of the 10 block of Cactus, turned himself in to the Department of Public Safety on a Municipal Court commitment order. Roe was processed and transported to the Otero County Detention Center in accordance with the order. Full Story »
Yucca Elementary School teachers gathered after classes last week to celebrate the announcement of their school as the top Title I school in the state. Full Story »
Mark Chino, who previously served one term as president of the Mescalero Apache Tribe, was re-elected to the top post Tuesday. Chino defeated Fred Chino, who is not related, by a vote of 647-558. Full Story »
TULAROSA Tularosa didn't lose a game during any regular season district matchin 2009. Saturday was not a regular season match. The Lady Wildcats dropped Game 3 to the Capitan Lady Tigers, but won the District 5-2A tournament title 3-1. Full Story »
The Tularosa Wildcats' ultimate goal is not the District 3-2A Championship they won by beating Lordsburg last Friday. It's not a number one seed heading into the state playoffs. Full Story »
The Tularosa crowd was ready. Bare painted chests, signs and more than enough loud cheering filled the Wildcat gym. The Lady Wildcats were ready. They play fast and tough against a strong Clayton team. Full Story »
I admit I'm not much of a believer in paranormal activity. I do believe there are many things about which we know little to nothing of. Full Story »
Staring at goats is not Lyn Buchanan's hobby of choice. As a matter of fact, he'll be the first to say he's never done it. In "The Men Who Stare at Goats," Buchanan said the film's main character Lyn Cassady, played by George Clooney displays and re-enacts many of his experiences. Full Story »
Local legislators are coming to southern New Mexico as part of a new legislative committee on military and veterans affairs. Committee members are visiting Las Cruces and Alamogordo to experience military and veterans issues here firsthand. Full Story »
The Otero County Prison Facility received its certification for an educational program from Management & Training Corp. on Oct. 27, a prison spokeswoman said. Full Story »
CARLSBAD The bright yellow signs on U.S. 285 are the first indication that things aren't right in Carlsbad. "US 285 south subject to sinkhole 1,000 feet ahead," motorists are warned. Full Story »
Michael L. Mikesell, 37, of the 1000 block of South Florida, was arrested on a Grand Jury warrant for allegedly trafficking a controlled substance (methamphetamine). Mikesell was jailed at the Otero County Detention Center in lieu of bond pending his appearance in District Court. Full Story »
There's a place in the desert between Tularosa and Alamogordo where cats of all breeds and sizes can feel safe. It's a place where about 120 of these cats at any given time can roam freely between an indoor shelter and a fenced outdoor "playground" of sorts. Full Story »
A 21-year-old Alamogordo man was injured while riding his 450 Yamaha off-road motorcycle after he fell 30 feet Thursday, a New Mexico State Police spokesman said. Full Story »
Musician, mentor, teacher and clown were the words used by the Rev. Bryant Hausfeld to describe the late Joshua Coleman Thursday. The band director of Andress High School in El Paso was buried Thursday after a service that drew more than 300 people to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Full Story »
EL PASO Gunmen who stormed into a Juárez strip club early Wednesday and killed six people, including U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Booher, also seriously wounded at least one other U.S. resident during the shooting. Full Story »
WASHINGTON, D.C. President Barack Obama signed the fiscal 2010 National Defense Authorization Act during a ceremony at the White House Oct. 28. Full Story »
Nov. 19, 2009 commences the 33rd annual Great American Smokeout, an event sponsored by the American Cancer Society in which smokers pledge to quit for the day and ultimately quit for life. Full Story »
Integrated Delivery System (IDS) is designed to improve the delivery of human service programs by establishing a seamless system of services through collaborative partnerships and coordinated activities. Full Story »
JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq (AFNS) For some Airmen, it's keep your friends close and your enemies as far away from your base as possible. Full Story »
* The Otero Cowbelles meet at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Jean Lee. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to share for lunch. This is also the bazaar so bring a homemade gift. For more information, call Linda at 437-1608. Full Story »
A morning moonset peeks through the autumn foliage near Bradfordton, Ill. AP Photo/Seth Perlman
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