News 2008-07-25 Andanh.com

KAPOW! KAPOW!
Thursday was the night John Gall, Albuquerque Isotope, became John Gall, Olympian.

Familiar Name on NIT Board
OK, everybody — check out the names of people on the National Invitation Tournament Selection Committee and try to figure out why that group is meeting in the Albuquerque area next week:

Retro Night Celebrates Dukes
Late last year, Fred Matteucci had to play the role of David, reluctantly preparing a sling for Goliath. The Albuquerque businessman and owner of the Dukes baseball trademark since 2004 got a phone call with bad news.

Fight Won't Bring WNBA Fans
I never cared much for women's boxing until I saw women who could actually fight: Lucia Rijker, Margaret Sidoroff, Laila Ali, Albuquerque's Holly Holm, Española's Monica Lovato (to mention but a few).

Realtors Challenge Transfer Tax

Groups Contest Voting Rules

3-Year-Old Boy Dies From Injuries

Missing Man

Two Accused of Throwing Bottle of Liquor at Clerk

Santa Fe New Mexican To Lay Off 16 Workers

Around Northern New Mexico

Hearing Addresses Medical Pot

Officer Shot at While Responding to Call

Vehicles damaged, burglarized Wednesday Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:49:46 MDT
Criminal damage was served up during the wee hours of Wednesday morning. According to Alamogordo Department of Public Safety police activity logs, a man on the 800 block of Second Street reported two incidents of criminal damage to his 1997 Cadillac as it was parked in the street in front of his

Hurray for school drug testing Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:50:16 MDT
Hats off to our public schools! Your drug testing will protect the innocent and help straighten out the guilty for the good of both now and in later life when they will appreciate it most -- particularly outside of prison or rehab.

Murder suspect indicted Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:01:56 MDT
A man accused of shooting his neighbor to death during an argument July 10 has been indicted by a grand jury.

Tularosa trustees talk trash - in closed door executive session Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:50:59 MDT
Meeting Wednesday morning to discuss a garbage collection contract, Tularosa village trustees kept meeting attendees waiting an hour and a half as first, the attorney was late, and second, they adjourned for an executive session as soon as they opened the meeting.

Alamogordo Police Logs Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:02:05 MDT
Wednesday, July 23 Day shift Phillip Redman, 20, of 1403 Cassidy, following the investigation of an unrelated incident, was issued a Municipal Court citation for minor allowing self to be served.

NM, cities, Air Force sign clean energy agreements Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:49:28 MDT
SANTA FE The state, the U.S. Air Force and three New Mexico cities have agreed to pursue solar, wind and ''cow power'' projects with the aim of increasing the use of clean energy.

Coming events Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:49:11 MDT
The Alamogordo Daily News appreciates your input for the Coming Events column. To make sure items can receive proper attention, all information should be received by the newspaper at least five working days prior to the event.

Wal-Mart workers accused of thefts Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:50:15 MDT
Two people were arrested Tuesday night for allegedly embezzling from Wal-Mart. According to Alamogordo Department of Public Safety police activity logs, Erik Myles, 22, of 1300 Jefferson Ave.

New driver's licenses now available Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:10:59 MDT
CARLSBAD — Gone are the days when drivers went to the local Department of Motor Vehicles, flashed a cheesy grin for their driver's license photograph and left with the cherished piece of plastic authorizing them to drive on the highways of our state and nation.

Public asked to be on lookout for reported scam Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:10:45 MDT
CARLSBAD — A local nonprofit agency has unwittingly had its name attached to what appears to be a mail lottery scam.

Police Blotter Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:10:05 MDT
Carlsbad Police Department Arrests Timothy Lynch, 51, of the 600 block of West Bonbright, charged with contempt of court, failure to pay.

City may reverse decision on air service contract Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:34:20 MDT
CARLSBAD - What a difference two weeks make! The Carlsbad City Council held a special public meeting Thursday night concerning New Mexico Airlines and future airline service in the city.

Letters to the editor Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:05:27 MDT
Bad idea Editor: I am looking at your Around Town page of July 16. I find it hard to believe that someone came up with a hotdog eating contest for children.

Navajo Nation to begin BCDS investigation: Council approves funds for Navajo Prep dorm Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:21:38 MDT
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Navajo Nation is launching an investigation into the failed Shiprock steel and fiberglass fabrication company BCDS Manufacturing Inc.

Vision Airlines puts plans on hold Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:13:23 MDT
FARMINGTON — Chalk up one more loss related to the high cost of fuel: Vision Airlines, of Las Vegas, Nev.

Flora Vista man sentenced to 9 years for wife's murder Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:40:27 MDT
AZTEC — The 61-year-old Flora Vista man accused of killing his wife in October 2007 with a single bullet to the back of the head was sentenced Monday to nine years in prison after pleading no contest to second-degree murder in state district court.

Hurricane remnants may be headed to region Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:20:06 MDT
— By Cornelia de Bruin — The Daily Times FARMINGTON — National Weather Service forecasters in Albuquerque are keeping close watch on Hurricane Dolly, trying to estimate if the remnants of the storm will bring soaking rains to the Four Corners region.

Farmington Police to double number of patrol rifles Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:20:06 MDT
FARMINGTON — The City Council on Tuesday approved a Department of Justice-funded bid that will provide Farmington Police with 40 additional assault rifles by mid-November.

Annual Indian Market starts Friday Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:20:49 MDT
FARMINGTON — With participants and spectators continuing to swarm the city during the National High School Finals Rodeo, the Farmington Indian Center is gearing up for its seventh annual Indian Market.

Richard Troy "Ricky" Bailey Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:20:07 MDT
CARLSBAD Richard Troy "Ricky" Bailey Apr. 17, 1986 - July 21, 2008 Richard Troy "Ricky" Bailey, 22, passed away Monday, July 21, 2008, at Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad.

Delta to pull out of Durango: Airline says fuel costs are to blame Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:22:18 MDT
DURANGO, Colo. — Yet another development in the aviation industry will affect Four Corners travelers.

Irene Laverne (Dobey) Diswood Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:20:05 MDT
FARMINGTON Irene Laverne (Dobey) Diswood Feb. 28, 1920 - July 23, 2008 Irene Laverne (Dobey) Diswood passed from this earth Wednesday, July 23, 2008.

Local workers insulted' by 5-cent pay hike: Minimum wage bump has little local effect Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:15:03 MDT
FARMINGTON — The federal government's latest minimum wage hike raising pay from $5.

Emergency personnel work extra hours to serve rodeo Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:23:26 MDT
FARMINGTON — The effort to ensure the National High School Finals Rodeo runs safely requires the help of dozens of police, fire and medical personnel.

Chief's office looks into pilot's use of homemade cop car
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - Officials say a volunteer Albuquerque Police Department pilot broke the law with his personal car, decked to the nines in gear often found on police cars.

Court punts DWI charge; Kelley back on lottery board
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - A New Mexico Lottery Authority member who resigned two years ago after being accused of drunken driving and fleeing an accident scene has been reappointed by Gov. Bill Richardson.

New suspect indicted in girl's killing
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - A grand jury has indicted the new suspect in the murder of an 11-year-old Albuquerque girl, a crime to which another man confessed.

Radio, TV reporter Ed Pennybacker dies
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - Ed Pennybacker, a veteran and respected broadcast newsman in Albuquerque, has died.

Groups sue over part of N.M. voter registration law
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - Four groups have filed a lawsuit asking that a 2005 law on voter registration be declared unconstitutional.

Richardson: N.M. banks solid
SANTA FE (AP) - Gov. Bill Richardson is trying to reassure New Mexicans that the state's banking system is safe and strong.

Three claim they found copper in Dumpster
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - Three people are being questioned after police say they found the trio with copper that may have been stolen, but officers say they can't do anything unless a victim comes forward.

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