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Rio's distinguished career with the New Mexico State University Police Department ended Wednesday as the 11-year-old Belgian Malinois was retired from service during a brief ceremony.

Blue the dog doesn't have a home. And he apparently doesn't want one. But the blue-eyed Australian cattle dog has $1,800 in savings, a Facebook page and an air-conditioned dog house.

Smoke from the Whitewater-Baldy Fire Complex will primarily be transported east of the fire on Wednesday.

Diminished winds helped fire crews take the offensive on Sunday against an 11-day-old blaze burning out of control through the rugged high country of New The so-called Whitewater-Baldy fire, which destroyed a dozen privately owned cabins at the height of its rampage last week, has charred well over 122,000 acres of timber since it was ignited by ... (more)

If you're still making plans for Memorial Day, you'll have lots of opportunities for fun, from the region's largest wine festival close to home to day trips to enjoy the blues in Silver City or the state's most popular water recreation areas near Truth or Consequences.

Many will be looking for fiestas this weekend, or planning road trips to camp or enjoy activities at New Mexico's most popular watering holes near Truth or Consequences and Elephant Butte.

This photo was sent by Terry Webb who was in Winston, New Mexico Thursday, which is close to Truth or Consequences, NM.

It's partly due to two fires blazing in the Gila National Forest, said Dave DuBois, New Mexico state climatologist.

A handful of camp trailers, tents, barbecue grills and boats already could be seen Tuesday at one of Elephant Butte Lake's main beaches - the earliest signs of a soon-to-be booming Memorial Day weekend crowd.

A Farmington hero is finally getting the recognition he deserves. Lance Cpl. Kenneth Worley, a Farmington native, received the Medal of Honor posthumously for his actions in the Vietnam War.

On accounting sheets, the primary race between 24-year state Sen. John Arthur Smith and challenger Larry P. Martinez is a colossal mismatch.

"We care about the mentally ill in this community," said Brenda Viloria, director of nursing at Sierra Vista Hospital in Truth or Consequences, when I was talking to her about working as a psychiatric nurse.

On accounting sheets, the primary race between 24-year state Sen. John Arthur Smith and challenger Larry P. Martinez is a colossal mismatch.

I attended the second annual Keep Our Forests Open rally in Truth or Consequences, N.M. recently.

Dan Rather at BookPeople Friday, May 11 BookPeople 7 pm. Wristband required for signing portion of the event and is available with purchase of Rather's book from BookPeople.

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES - Truth Or Consequences police say a homeowner shot a burglary suspect after breaking into her home.

Women in Magic Week, May 7-13. Doors open 6 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Information: 851-3313 The Magic Castle, 7001 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood, Information: 851-3313, www.magiccastle.com . Magic Castle Hotel, 7025 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood.

Hawaii is one step closer to having a spaceport after the state legislature approved funding for the relevant applications to the US Federal Aviation Administration .