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Wednesday: Five Things To Know Before 5
Vote early, today was Memorial Day, political mud flies and more in Wednesday's Five Things to Know Before 5. 5. Time is running out for early voting for next Tuesday's statewide primary election.
Senator calls ethics complaints 'groundless'
Democratic state Sen. Phil Griego fired back at his chief critic Friday, saying an ethics complaint against him is groundless.
House District 46 is Worth Fighting For; Guest Blog by David Coss
As the election nears, tensions start to heat up. I'm sure you're getting a ton of political mail, and you can't turn on the radio without hearing about one candidate or another.
State senator defends use of campaign money
Democratic state Sen. Phil Griego fired back at his chief critic Friday, saying an ethics complaint against him is groundless.
Fire in Manzano Mountains contained, officials monitor hot spots
Wind is expected to continue to be a problem this weekend, and fire crews in Mountainair are keeping an eye on any hotspots in the Manzano Mountains.
Memorial Day events and closures
The city of Rio Rancho will hold a Memorial Day parade and remembrance ceremony on Monday beginning at 10 a.m. The parade will head east from Country Club Drive down Southern Boulevard, and end at the Veterans Monument Park located on Pinetree Road adjacent to the Esther Bone Memorial Library.
NM man acquitted of cockfighting charges
The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that Raul Trinidad-Enriquez was found not guilty Thursday of 12 counts of cockfighting-related charges, citing a lack of evidence.
Dog Owners Should Be Vigilant During Rattlesnake Season
Rattlesnakes are a dog and people hazard around New Mexico from early spring through fall.
Santa Fe Gold settles dispute with Ortiz Mines
Santa Fe Gold Corp. and Ortiz Mines Inc. have settled a dispute over a lease relationship and other claims made by Santa Fe Gold against the latter business.
Editorial: Our endorsements for county offices
Santa Fe County Commission, District 2: Chavez The race to replace outgoing Santa Fe County Commissioner Virginia Vigil is a three-way contest, with a former city councilor vying against a lawyer and a retired county employee.
Name of El Rancho fire victim released
SANTA FE - The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office on Thursday released the name of the woman killed in a house fire in El Rancho.
Astorga death sentence trial to resume Thursday
The Santa Fe County jury wrapped up a day of witnesses testimony in the convicted deputy-killer Michael Astorga's sentencing trial.
The campaign to unseat longtime state Sen. Phil Griego, D-Los Alamos, is heating up with allegations that Griego used campaign contributions for illegitimate purposes-NFL tickets, golf, personal credit card bills and new tires for his car.
'Senator Phil Griego, Stop Hiding and Come Clean'
Yesterday marked the end of the 15 days the Secretary of State gave Senator Phil Griego to respond to the formal ethics complaint filed by challenger Jack Sullivan.
Santa Fe cop's traffic stop questioned
SANTA FE - When a Santa Fe police officer pulled her over in February on Interstate 25, Danielle Mares was nervous.
Body found in burned mobile home in Santa Fe County
The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office said they responded to the fire at the El Rancho community near Pojoaque just before midnight on Sunday.
Jury hears closing arguments in Astorga case
A predominantly female jury from predominantly liberal Santa Fe County will decide whether Michael Astorga lives or dies for the March 2006 murder of Bernalillo County Sheriff Deputy James McGrane.
SANTA FE - The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office has identified the body found Wednesday near La Cienga as Oscar Ornelas, the 24-year-old man reported missing on May 7th.
Blood stain expert gives testimony in Astorga trial
It didn't work in his murder trial two years ago but it might work now to keep him out of the death chamber.
Santa Fe deputies confirm body found near La Cienega
Santa Fe County deputies are investigating a body found near the Camel Tracks area, off far west Airport Road near La Cienega on Wednesday.
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