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Albuquerque zoo welcomes baby ocelots

ALBUQUERQUE – Albuquerque’s zoo is celebrating the births of two ocelots. Officials at the ABQ BioPark announced Tuesday that the kittens were born in October. Mammal C...

DATE: Nov 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Albuquerque launches operation targeting violent offenders

ALBUQUERQUE – Albuquerque officials said they are launching a new operation that will target the 15 most violent criminal offenders in the city. The “Metro 15 Operation” announced...

DATE: Nov 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

N.M. lawmakers, enforcers weigh response to El Paso mass shooting

SANTA FE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has convoked a second meeting of legislators and law enforcement officials in response to the August mass shooting in El Paso, Texas. ...

DATE: Nov 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Los Alamos lab makes pledge to tackle gender barriers

LOS ALAMOS, N.M. – Los Alamos National Laboratory said it is committed to breaking down gender barriers and making equality a reality when it comes to nuclear policy. The northern...

DATE: Nov 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Brewer grows hops unique to northern New Mexico

SANTA FE (AP) — Matt Oler and Rich Headley knew of no other New Mexico hops grower when they decided to grow the crop at Crossed Sabers Ranch on the Turquoise Trail in 2012. Why s...

DATE: Nov 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Business

New Mexico extends hearings on medical cannabis rules

SANTA FE â€“ New Mexico is extending opportunities for public comment about changes in medical marijuana regulations aimed at bolstering health protections and patient access. Win...

DATE: Nov 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Prisoner transport officer sentenced for sexual misconduct

ALBUQUERQUE – A judge has sentenced a former private prisoner transport officer to two years in prison after sexually assaulting a woman in his custody. The Albuquerque Journal...

DATE: Nov 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Health officials: New Mexico chronic disease deaths decline

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s health department says death rates in the state from chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer and stroke declined last year, but rates of suicide, homicide and ...

DATE: Nov 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico city to try comprehensive crime-fighting plan

ALBUQUERQUE – Facing another year of record homicides, New Mexico’s largest city plans to tackle violent crime with a more comprehensive approach. Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller on ...

DATE: Nov 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico panel opts to end recreational cougar trapping

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico regulators have adopted new rules that will prohibit trapping or snaring cougars for sport, marking a small victory for animal protection groups that have been fight...

DATE: Nov 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Petition seeks medical marijuana for ailing household pets

SANTA FE – New Mexico is considering whether to extend its medical cannabis program to dogs with epilepsy and people with attention deficit disorder. Petitions for new qualifying ...

DATE: Nov 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Mayor seeks help in stopping ‘cycle’ of violence, homicides

SANTA FE – Albuquerque’s mayor and police department are pleading for investigative leads in the shooting death of the mother of two State Police officers as the city’s annual homicide tally...

DATE: Nov 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News