Local News in Sandoval County, New Mexico
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Feds reach settlement in illegal timber case (KOB 4 Albuquerque)
Prosecutors have reached settlements with a New Mexico father and son over allegations that they illegally removed timber from federal land in Sandoval County.Youth wrestling teams merge to create Southern Brawlers and place second at national tourney. (Silver City Sun-News) BAYARD - In New Mexico junior wrestling, there is a team - NM Elite - that has been put together in Albuquerque that comprises all of the better wrestlers. This squad can go to most any tournament and win first place.
Morning Roundup (Albuquerque Journal) News from around New Mexico: James Ruiz of Albuquerque will be arraigned today in the Friday night deaths of the Peshlaskai sisters . . .
Trial seeks truth in Billy the Kid case (KRQE & KASA FOX 2 Albuquerque) Some call it a mystery; others call it a hoax. Regardless the truth seems to be eluding some amateur historians who are trying to find out if Billy the Kid really died in New Mexico.
APD: Accused killer attacked before (KRQE & KASA FOX 2 Albuquerque) When Ralph Montoya allegedly killed University of New Mexico professor Hector Torres and teacher Stefania Gray Sunday, he was out on bond for an earlier attack on the couple in the same house where they died.
Pro basketball to call Rio Rancho, Star Center home (The Observer) Rio Rancho got another professional team to call Santa Ana Star Center its home last Monday when the Albuquerque Thunderbirds announced the venue would be their new home, beginning in their 2010-11 season.
Official says Ruiz nearly 3 times over legal alcohol limit (Santa Fe New Mexican) Get FREE Daily Headlines by email! The 34-year-old Albuquerque man charged with killing two sisters in a drunken-driving accident Friday had a blood alcohol content more than two and a half times the legal driving limit, according to a Health Department spokeswoman.
Voters keep incumbents (The Observer) Voters’ voices were not loud but they were clear.
Naranjo leaves council (The Observer) For at least one city councilor, last Wednesday was officially his last meeting.
Feds reach settlement in illegal timber case (News West 9 Midland) Associated Press - March 6, 2010 4:55 PM ET ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Prosecutors have reached settlements with a New Mexico father and son over allegations that they illegally removed timber...