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Passenger killed in New Mexico crash identified as Colorado man

SANTA FE – A passenger killed in a Sept. 26 plane crash in northern New Mexico has been identified as Eric Page, 29, of Littleton, Colorado. He was identified by state Office of...

University of New Mexico dean proposes free medical school

ALBUQUERQUE – A University of New Mexico dean has announced plans to ask the state to fund full-ride scholarships to medical students who commit to practicing within the state. ...

Proposal in owl case allows for cutting of U.S. Capitol tree

ALBUQUERQUE – It will be up to a federal judge whether to sign off on a proposed order that would clear the way for a tree to be cut and displayed outside the U.S. Capitol building over the ...

3 years later, Legislature gives ethical advice to member

SANTA FE – It has taken three years for the New Mexico Legislature to answer a request for advice about ethical conduct by one of its members. A legislative ethics panel on Monday...

‘Breaking Bad’ beer sells out within 3 hours in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE – A beer named after the AMC-TV hit series “Breaking Bad” and brewed by an actor from the show sold out after its debut. KOB-TV reports “Breaking Bad” fans lined up at...

New Mexico health officials urge flu vaccinations

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico Health Secretary Kathy Kunkel will be getting her flu shot as the state kicks off its campaign to get more people vaccinated this season. Kunkel and Deput...

Aztec looks to the Philippines amid teacher shortage

AZTEC (AP) – It was a cold Monday morning at C.V. Koogler Middle School in Aztec. Students stumbled into Shannon Albores’ history class and take off their rumpled jackets. After reciting the...

Judge orders New Mexico compound suspect hospitalized

ALBUQUERQUE – A federal judge has ordered a woman charged with firearms and terrorism-related counts to be hospitalized for mental health treatment more than a year after authorities arreste...

Man shot, killed by Albuquerque police had BB gun

ALBUQUERQUE – Albuquerque police video shows a 57-year-old man who was shot and killed by officers in August lying on the ground at a bus stop as officers initially approached him. ...

New chairman brings tribal perspective to business group

ALBUQUERQUE – Mike Canfield is the first tribal member to serve as board chairman for a business advocacy group that covers New Mexico’s largest metropolitan area. Canfield is a m...

University of New Mexico faculty, adjuncts vote on unionize

ALBUQUERQUE – Professors and adjunct teachers at New Mexico’s largest university have voted to unionize. The University of New Mexico announced Friday the adjunct and faculty endo...

New Mexico man in baby shooting may get plea deal

GALLUP, N.M. – A New Mexico man who reportedly admitted to accidentally shooting an infant girl and trying to arrange the killing of the baby’s mother may be near a plea agreement. ...