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Wed Dec 16, 2009 5:06am EST - A worker walks by a threatening banner hung by suspected drug traffickers outside a gas station in the suburb of Apodaca in Monterrey, northern Mexico May 14, 2009.
The question seemed straightforward, but finding the answer was a journey. A commercial made by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians caught my attention.
Metalsa, which has a plant in Botetourt County that manufactures truck frames, recently recognized some of its employees.
Drug cartels exploiting gang connections within U.S. military
Law enforcement authorities are concerned the influence of warring Mexican drug cartels may now be penetrating the U.S. military.
King a folksy, colorful political power
Bruce King, the boot-shod Democrat described as a genuine cowboy, was remember Friday as a politician who was both friendly and skilled at wielding political power.
Vintech opens extrusion plant in Mexico
Vintech Industries Inc., an automotive industry Tier 2 supplier, is expanding its extrusion operations into Latin America in an effort to cut logistics costs.
Former Potter Valley resident killed in Afghanistan helicopter crash
Special Agent Forrest N. Leamon, 37, was one of three Drug Enforcement Administration agents who died in a Monday helicopter crash while working in Afghanistan.
Top Mexican Cartel Leader Arrested, Military Says
Mexican soldiers have captured the second-in-command of one of the nation's most ruthless drug cartels, the government's military announced.
Gov. picks Apodaca to NM-Chihuahua Commission
New Mexico now has an additional spoke in its wheel toward having a louder voice on the international scene, thanks to Gov.
Whirlpool will build $55 million plant, employ 1,100 in northern Mexico
Whirlpool Corp.'s division in Mexico has announced it will build a new $55 million plant in the northern city of Apodaca, employing 1,100 people.
Parade continues TWEF festivities
Thousands of families lined the streets Saturday for the city's 29th annual TWEF parade, kicking off a celebration that will culminate today with the making of the world's largest enchilada.
Aurora teen in heated battle got help from Owens
Bill Owens asked one of his biggest donors to foot Apodaca's tuition. A new book written by Helen Thorpe adds a footnote to the story of an Aurora honor student, brought to the U.S. illegally by his parents, who found himself at the center of the political battle over illegal immigration seven years ago.
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Mexican federal agent killed in Ju rez; five killed in restaurant
A Mexican federal agent was fatally shot Wednesday afternoon in Juarez as rampant murders continued, including a shooting in a drug rehab center that left 10 people dead Tuesday night, authorities said.
Arrest of high-ranking boss Jose "El Rikin" Escajeda could weaken Ju rez cartel, officials say
A reputed high-ranking boss in the Juarez drug cartel arrested by the Mexican army during the weekend was notorious for using terror to control the vital smuggling routes in the Valley of Juarez.
Photo: heriffa TMs Cpl. David Chavez helps Lopoldo Pacheco-Apodaca, 34, into a patrol car after the 34-year-old was arrested for suspicion of driving while intoxicated on Tuesday evening.
The War Next Door is here....800 miles from the Mexican Border
Headline: Record marijuana grow pulled up by the roots in Siskiyou County What is truly interesting about this story is that the local CBS TV affiliate, KTVL Channel 10 finally - gets it'. They actually did some reporting on these pot farms being run on public lands by organized Mexican Drug Cartels after years of many of us pleading with them to ...
Dem. Senator Arlen Specter apparently didn't receive enough grief from the anti-health care nutbags and has gone back for more.
El Paso Police arrest U.S. Solder, juveniles and U.S. Informants as Mexican Drug Cartel Assassins
Mexican Drug Cartel orders hit on U.S. soil By Michael Webster: Syndicated Investigative Reporter.
Experts say working with informants risky business
As police pieced together the details of the contract killing of a Mexican drug cartel lieutenant-turned-U.S. informant, a surprising connection emerged: their chief suspect was an informant himself.
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