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Polls show 3 frontrunners in Dem. Race

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:56:35 GMT

Just two weeks to go until the June 5th primary and all three Democrats running to replace Congressman Martin Heinrich said they are the front-runner.

Official resigns after condom comment

Tue, 22 May 2012 20:22:35 GMT

The chief medical officer for the state Department of Health said she was asked to resign after giving a television interview in which she advocated condom use to slow the growth of sexually transmitted diseases among teens.

Concerns about high-paid sheriff's hire

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:19:16 GMT

At a time when Bernalillo County Sheriff Dan Houston is asking for more money to hire more deputies, some people are questioning how he spends the money he already has. They're zeroing in on his high-paid advisor, a position this sheriff created.

Gov. to honor public workers

Mon, 21 May 2012 16:54:41 GMT

New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez will be kicking off a week of events to honor law enforcement officers, public employees and other heroes.

Officials mull city manager's contract

Mon, 21 May 2012 16:38:01 GMT

The Carlsbad City Council is scheduled on Tuesday to consider approving a contract for the city manager at an annual salary and benefits of $212,000.

More charges filed in Sunland Park case

Sun, 20 May 2012 22:08:23 GMT

Authorities investigating corruption allegations in city government in Sunland Park filed additional criminal charges against two former city officials on voter fraud allegations.

Asian hookers dish on Wiener's photo

Sat, 19 May 2012 19:22:35 GMT

Four Filipina prostitutes who posed for a photo with Bernalillo County Commissioner Michael Wiener now claim in an online video that a lot more happened than photography.

Agency outsources again, draws fire

Sat, 19 May 2012 16:50:33 GMT

The state tourism department, which was under fire a few months ago for hiring an out-of-state company to produce commercials, is drawing more criticism for outsourcing another contract.

Troubled town cancels mayor meeting

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:08:34 GMT

Councilors in a troubled New Mexico border city have canceled another meeting to appoint a mayor days after the state began taking over some of the city's functions amid a number of scandals.

State workers claimed pay, didn't vote

Fri, 18 May 2012 13:30:09 GMT

Hundreds of state employees defrauded taxpayers on Election Day in 2010 to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars, according to a KRQE News 13 investigation.