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Winter weather to hit NM mountains and plains
The National Weather Service says a winter weather system is bringing snow, sleet and freezing rain to New Mexico's mountains and eastern plains.
US military deaths in Afghanistan at 1,766
As of Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, at least 1,766 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan as a result of the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to an Associated Press count.
In High Spirits with Don Quixote
Don Quixote Distillery and Winery has a new home just off highway 84/285 between Santa Fe and Espanola.
Ex-cop running for municipal judge
ESPANOLA, N.M. - He is an ex-cop accused of some seedy, illegal behavior while on the force, the state even stripped him of his right to be a cop, but now he is running for judge.
Espanola school chief, in media fight, ousted
A New Mexico superintendent at the center of a public dispute with a weekly newspaper over strict coverage restrictions has been ousted.
Blue buses face criticism over costs
By Phaedra Haywood, The Santa Fe New Mexican Jan. 22--Miguel Jose Trujillo of Chimayo has his nickname, "Stoney," tattooed on the side of his neck.
Lawsuit: Smear effort targeted officer
ESPANOLA, N.M. - A lawsuit filed by a former sheriff's lieutenant claims the Rio Arriba County sheriff and others set out to ruin him for reporting alleged corruption in the office involving someone sources say was personally close to the sheriff.
Fire chief arrested at grass fire sues
VELARDE, N.M. - Velarde Volunteer Fire Chief Eddie Velarde has filed a lawsuit against Rio Arriba County and two of its employees, hoping to recover damages for false arrest, false imprisonment, malicious abuse of process and defamation, according to court documents.