News 2008-08-02 Andanh.com

Daskalos charges dismissed again Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:29:51 +0100
Charges against Jason Daskalos were dismissed again Friday after a District Court judge affirmed his previous dismissal.Judge Charles Brown said...

Nob Hill to Close to Traffic Sunday Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:24:31 +0100
Nob Hill will be the site of a City Hall experiment this weekend. Central Avenue will be closed to vehicle...

Schools' "Report Card" Released Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:14:21 +0100
Public Education Department (http://www.ped.state.nm.us/) announces results of standard tests

Obama Opens N.M. Offices Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:56:09 +0100
Democratic President Candidate will have 16 offices

BREAKING: Woman Who Faked Child to Scam Husband Pleads Guilty Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:44:22 +0100
Viola Trevino pleaded guilty this morning to numerous felony counts stemming from a multi-faceted scam in which she invented an...

Animal Planet Expo This Weekend Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:31:28 +0100
Animal lovers won't want to miss this one...

Police Wireless goes Dark on Navajo Nation Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:14:13 +0100
Unpaid bills leave officers without easy communication

Weekend to Sizzle Across State Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:40:33 +0100
Temperatures about 5 degrees above normal

Man Accused of Shooting Mother Unfit to Stand Trial Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:22:36 +0100
Justin Quintana accused of killing off duty State Police officer

LCPS defends conference expense Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:59:41 MDT
LAS CRUCES — After a south county school administrators' steak dinner raised some hackles last week, eyes are on a two-day conference and a retreat for local administrators and board members that, altogether, will cost $23,702.

Microburst likely cause of weather-related damage (11:10 a.m.) Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:56:04 MDT
LAS CRUCES — Uprooted trees and downed power lines were the likely result of a microburst that hit Las Cruces Thursday evening, a National Weather Service official said.

Las Cruces high schools to distribute student schedules next week (11:12 a.m.) Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:21:20 MDT
LAS CRUCES - Las Cruces Public Schools' three general high schools, Mayfield, Las Cruces and Oñate, will distribute schedules to students for the 2008-09 school year as follows:Mayfield High

August Music in the Park schedule (11:02 a.m.) Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:21:20 MDT
LAS CRUCES - Pack up the picnic basket, grab a blanket and plan to spend your August Sunday evenings in the park.

Winds, rain topple trees and power lines Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:00:27 MDT
LAS CRUCES — An intense storm quickly swept through the Las Cruces area Thursday evening, causing one family to be trapped briefly after a tree fell on a mobile home and nearby power lines.

Taste of Las Cruces: Searching for sushi: The Mix Pacific Rim Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:52:44 MDT
Thursday eveningWork agenda: Full. Social activities: Full. Time to cook: Zero.I wanted something healthy, delicious and within my budget.

Anthony man killed in overnight crash (8:19 a.m.) Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:14:38 MDT
LAS CRUCES - Dona Ana County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating a fatal rollover accident that claimed a man's life overnight.

Breaking Dawn midnight release planned at Barnes & Noble (1:20 p.m.) Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:34:50 MDT
LAS CRUCES - Bibliophiles brace yourselves.Today's midnight release of Breaking Dawn is expected to draw a crowd at Barnes & Noble in the Mesilla Valley Mall.

911 service accused of anti-gay discrimination Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:13:00 MDT
LAS CRUCES — A former 911 dispatcher has filed a lawsuit against the Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority, claiming he was fired in retaliation for complaining of remarks about his sexual

Sound Off! (Aug. 1) Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:13:04 MDT
With everything going on in the world, all of the serious issues of our day, gas prices, foreign dependency on oil, extremist terrorist groups, the banking crisis, thank goodness we have the United

Las Cruces man unfit to stand trial Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:17:50 MDT
LAS CRUCES, N.M. A Las Cruces man accused of fatally shooting his mother has been found incompetent to stand trial.

Rescues completed, crews begin bridge repairs Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:34:27 MDT
Billie Everett and several of her family members waded through small rivers of mud Wednesday as they crossed the second bridge in Upper Canyon to reach the home she's owned since 1971.

Hair event helps cancer patients Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:38:47 MDT
Sarah Staten's little brother Nathan had cancer. She spent endless hours and days traveling with the family back and forth to El Paso, Texas, for treatments.

NTSB investigates Minn. plane crash that killed 8 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:17:56 MDT
OWATONNA, Minn. Federal investigators planned to spend Friday sifting through the wreckage of a small plane, looking for clues that might explain why it crashed near a regional airport a day earlier, killing all eight people on board.

Coming events Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:33:48 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.

City gathers input for local grants Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:33:02 MDT
Idea gathering went swimmingly for Community Development Block Grant suggestions this week. Alamogordo grants coordinator Maureen Schmittle spearheaded two public hearings recently to hear from community members.

Age no barrier in one man's job search Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:00:51 MDT
At the age of 90, Louis Vigil has quite a work history - in fact, he's worked for the past 77 years. So when the Carlsbad clothing store where he worked closed its doors, he applied for unemployment benefits and began his search for another job.

Threat to officer results in extortion charge Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:08:21 MDT
CARLSBAD — A Carlsbad woman will face a charge of extortion after allegedly threatening a police officer in an attempt to avoid a citation.

Eddy County Fair schedule for Friday Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:04:18 MDT
9 a.m.-noon Exhibitors must sign for all their non-sale entries, giving their final destinations. Any animal that instructions are not provided for will be placed on the Go Home list after noon.

14 apply for Eddy County Manager position Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:08:35 MDT
CARLSBAD —The job of Eddy County manager is up for grabs, and 14 applicants have lined up to be considered for the post.

EPA approves Desert Rock air permit Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:45:30 MDT
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued an air permit for Desert Rock Power Plant on Thursday, the final day it was mandated to act on the long-delayed permit.

Arches fails health inspection Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:44:04 MDT
FARMINGTON — A local Chinese restaurant that failed a health inspection was declared a "high risk to public health" Wednesday, a state health agency said Thursday.

A wild ride: Farmington welcomes Connie Mack players Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:54:54 MDT
FARMINGTON — One by one, the teams competing in this year's Connie Mack World Series arrived at the Farmington Civic Center, escorted by blaring sirens and welcomed by paraphernalia-covered fans.

Dzilth-na-o-dith-hle principal dismissed: School may start without top administrators Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:16:40 MDT
BLOOMFIELD — The school year at Dzilth-na-o-dith-hle Community School may begin with vacancies in two of the top three administrative positions.

Dreams on the diamond Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:00:57 MDT
FARMINGTON — The field is ready. The teams are in town. The only thing left? Two words: "Play ball!

Breaking news: EPA issues Desert Rock air permit Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:13:13 MDT
Press releases are in the making as people close to the Desert Rock Power Plant saga react to the issuance by the Environmental Protection Administration of an air permit to Sithe Global and Diné Power Authority.

Breaking news: Trailer fire threatens Farmington church Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:13:42 MDT
FARMINGTON — A snack concession trailer parked outside a Farmington church was destroyed Friday afternoon after cooking equipment sparked a fire.

Days Inn guests to receive refunds for overcharging Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:44:10 MDT
FARMINGTON — Hotel guests who were overcharged by hundreds of dollars during the National High School Finals Rodeo will get their money back.

New Mexico tax-free weekend starts today Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:44:08 MDT
Parents getting their children ready for the school year have a break — a tax break — as they purchase all the items students need for the year.

Separate ways for injured cowboys: One heads home, while other remains in hospital Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:44:08 MDT
FARMINGTON — Injured bronc rider Blake Arp, 20, left Farmington aboard a special medical flight Thursday for a recovery facility closer to his home in Aragon, Ga.

Lawsuit demands election do-over
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - Three veteran Albuquerque lawmakers booted from office in the June Democratic primary filed suit late Friday claiming fraud in their opponents' campaign financing.

Fleeing suspect leaves toddler behind
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - When residents caught a pair of pregnant women trying to burglarize an apartment, police said one of them fled leaving behind key evidence: her 2-year-old son.

NTSB: Pilot took allergy med before crash
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - Federal investigators have released a report that says a pilot of an air ambulance had taken an allergy medication shortly before the August crash near Ruidoso that killed all five people aboard.

Gallup considers Sunday liquor sales
GALLUP, N. M. (KRQE) - The city of Gallup, after struggling for years to clean up public intoxication and drunken driving, will vote next week on whether to allow alcohol sales on Sunday.

Senator's kids hurt; wife charged in car stunt
SANTA FE (KRQE) - The wife of state Sen. John Grubesic faces child-abuse charges after their sons fell from her moving car, according to the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Department.

School progress slipping, report finds
SANTA FE (KRQE) - New Mexico public schools today brought home the kind of report card that would get most kids grounded.

Case dropped in shooting of UNM athletes
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - A man accused of shooting at three University of New Mexico football players and a recruit outside a strip club nearly two years ago has been cleared.

Dismissal of Daskalos charges stands for now
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - An Albuquerque judge late today declined to reverse himself and reinstate criminal charges against developer Jason Daskalos for his alleged escape from a police holding van.

Flood fears prompt overnight highway closure
GILA NATIONAL FOREST, N.M. (KRQE) - The state Department of Transportation said today that crews will close a stretch of New Mexico Highway 15 through the Gila National Forest each night beginning Sunday because of recent rains.

Four Corners man sues Wal-Mart over jalapeños
CORTEZ, Colo. (AP) - A Colorado man has sued Wal-Mart, saying he got sick from salmonella-tainted peppers purchased at one of its stores.

Fewer schools meet performance goals
SANTA FE (KRQE) - More than two-thirds of New Mexico's public schools are failing to make adequate yearly progress, according to the state Public Education Department.

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