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Las Vegas, New Mexico is located in San Miguel County. Zip codes in Las Vegas, NM include 87701, and 87745. More Las Vegas information.

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3 hrs ago | Farmington Daily Times

Local artist overcomes life's hurdles through art

It has taken Farmington artist Liz Stannard nearly five years to complete her latest body of work, but not because she's been too busy, unhurried, or not interested.

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Sat Feb 11, 2012

Fort Union National Monument

Glimpses into the Future 2012 and Beyond

Las Vegas, NM: Fort Union National Monument announces itsmonthly Glimpses of the Past presentation, "Glimpses into the Future: Fort Union National Monument 2012 and Beyond." The program will be held at the CCHP/Santa FA© Trail Interpretive Center, 116 Bridge Street, in Las Vegas, Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 7:00PM. From Junior Ranger ... (more)

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Fri Feb 10, 2012

Las Cruces Sun-News

Sound Off

To the caller who said that Andy Nunez should leave his legislative office because he is not voting for us, I second the motion.

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Thu Feb 09, 2012

El Paso Times

Hollywood movie 'The Vow' based on New Mexico couple's story

The Carpenters sold the movie rights to their story in 1996 but objected to movie scripts that strayed too far from the truth.

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Wed Feb 08, 2012

Press-Telegram

Former Dominguez High School football star arraigned on murder charge

A former Dominguez High School football star who was one of the most heavily recruited running backs on the West Coast was arraigned Wednesday on a charge of first degree murder.

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Sat Feb 04, 2012

Las Cruces Sun-News

Outcry, $22M judgment prompt public meetings on jail

A recent $22 million jury award to a former Dona Ana County detention center inmate - and the startling photos of him before and after his 22-month-long stay in the jail - have focused a public spotlight on his case and prompted a public outcry against the county over his treatment in the taxpayer-funded facility.

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Fri Feb 03, 2012

This Is London

Panic! At the Disco, O2 Academy Brixton - review

With song titles such as There's a Good Reason These Tables Are Numbered Honey, You Just Haven't Thought of It Yet, Panic! at the Disco had all the hallmarks of a novelty act when they emerged in 2005.

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Tue Jan 31, 2012

Insurance Journal West

County Defends Lockup after $22 Million Award

Dona Ana County officials are defending how they run their jail following a huge monetary verdict in favor of a former inmate.

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Sat Jan 28, 2012

Las Cruces Sun-News

Tour aims to debunk 'rathole' claims

At an hour-long jail tour Friday morning, county officials sought to counter reports portraying the Do-a Ana County Detention Center as a "rathole" prompted this week by a record $22 million verdict from a federal jury in the case of a former detainee who was held in what was described as "solitary confinement" for almost two years.

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Fri Jan 27, 2012

Gawker

The Harrowing Before-and-After Photos of Two Years in Solitary [Jail]

On the left: Stephen Slevin in 2005, when he was arrested in New Mexico's Dona Ana County on suspicion of driving under the influence and driving a stolen vehicle .

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Thu Jan 26, 2012

Carlsbad Current-Argus

Carlsbad woman turns self in after multi-state crime spree

After allegedly stealing a vehicle in Sin City and driving it across three states, a Carlsbad woman turned herself in on Monday and is now facing charges in the local magistrate court.

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Press-Telegram

Former Dominguez High School football star ordered to stand trial for murder

A former Dominguez High School football star who was one of the most heavily recruited running backs on the West Coast was ordered Wednesday to stand trial on a charge of first degree murder.

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Wed Jan 25, 2012

KOB-TV New Mexico

SF double murder suspect spent time in psychiatric hospital

A nationwide alert has been sent out to police to be on the lookout for a double murder suspect out of Santa Fe.

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KEYC Television, Mankato, MN

NM man who pulled own tooth in jail awarded $22M

By JERI CLAUSING Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A federal jury has awarded $22 million to a New Mexico man who was kept in solitary confinement for two years and forced to pull his own tooth after being arrested for drunken driving in Dona Ana County.

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KOB-TV New Mexico

Man arrested for alleged horse rustling

The Las Vegas Optic reports state livestock authorities arrested and charged a 41-year-old man with stealing 41 horses over the past year from people in the Mineral Hill area.

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Las Cruces Sun-News

UPDATED: Do a Ana County inmate awarded $22 million for inhumane treatment

A federal jury Tuesday awarded a former Dona Ana County Detention Center inmate $22 million for inhumane treatment, but the county says the ruling is far from a done deal.

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Quay County Sun

County extension hosting seminar

The 44th Annual Agriculture and Home Economics Seminar, hosted by the Quay County Extension Service, will be held Friday at the Tucumcari Convention Center.

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Wed Jan 18, 2012

The Daily Lobo

Occupy protests fail to derail Governor's speech

URL: http://www.dailylobo.com/index.php/article/2012/01/occupy_protests_fail_to_derail_governors_speech Current Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:28:02 -0700 Occupy New Mexico protesters greeted Gov.

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Tue Jan 17, 2012

KOB-TV New Mexico

State police remove protesters from Roundhouse

State police said six people were escorted outside where they joined hundreds of occupiers who formed a ring around the Roundhouse.

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Sun Jan 15, 2012

KRQE Albuquerque

Safety training ends in stabbing arrest

LAS VEGAS, N.M. - A Las Vegas city employee has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a fellow employee during a safety training session.

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