BY: JACOB FISCHLER AND ARIANA FIGUEROA WASHINGTON — Democratic National Convention delegates from across the country praised President Joe Biden’s decision Sunday to end his reelection bid, and a few state party leaders followed Biden’s endorsement and immediately threw their support to Vice President Kamala Harris. Delegates are scheduled to hold a virtual roll call vote early next month to […]
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Democratic delegates face big decisions on a presidential nominee
BY: JACOB FISCHLER AND ARIANA FIGUEROA WASHINGTON — Democratic National Convention delegates from across the country praised President Joe Biden’s decision Sunday to end his reelection bid, and a few state party leaders followed Biden’s endorsement and immediately threw their support to Vice President Kamala Harris. Delegates are scheduled to hold a virtual roll call vote early next month to […]
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FBI warrant claims couple started Salt Fire
BY: PATRICK LOHMANN/ Source NM A federal search warrant application filed last week revealed that the FBI believes two people are responsible for igniting the Salt Fire that began June 17 and burned more than 7,000 acres in southeastern New Mexico. According to the July 11 document signed by an FBI agent, the suspects are a […]
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FBI warrant claims couple started Salt Fire
BY: PATRICK LOHMANN/ Source NM A federal search warrant application filed last week revealed that the FBI believes two people are responsible for igniting the Salt Fire that began June 17 and burned more than 7,000 acres in southeastern New Mexico. According to the July 11 document signed by an FBI agent, the suspects are a […]
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FBI warrant claims couple started Salt Fire
BY: PATRICK LOHMANN/ Source NM A federal search warrant application filed last week revealed that the FBI believes two people are responsible for igniting the Salt Fire that began June 17 and burned more than 7,000 acres in southeastern New Mexico. According to the July 11 document signed by an FBI agent, the suspects are a […]
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El Paso man sentenced to 19 years for shooting at border patrol agent in NM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A federal judge sentenced an El Paso man to 19 years in prison for shooting at a U.S. Border Patrol agent, the U.S. District Attorney of New Mexico announced Friday. Robert Esquivel was convicted of attempted murder of an officer, aggravated assault of an officer with a deadly weapon, discharge of […]
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El Paso man sentenced to 19 years for shooting at border patrol agent in NM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A federal judge sentenced an El Paso man to 19 years in prison for shooting at a U.S. Border Patrol agent, the U.S. District Attorney of New Mexico announced Friday. Robert Esquivel was convicted of attempted murder of an officer, aggravated assault of an officer with a deadly weapon, discharge of […]
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El Paso man sentenced to 19 years for shooting at border patrol agent in NM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A federal judge sentenced an El Paso man to 19 years in prison for shooting at a U.S. Border Patrol agent, the U.S. District Attorney of New Mexico announced Friday. Robert Esquivel was convicted of attempted murder of an officer, aggravated assault of an officer with a deadly weapon, discharge of […]
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ABQ Fire Rescue sees spike in calls, adds new truck
In the period of two years between 2021 and 2023, Albuquerque Fire Rescue said the number of fires it responded to increased by more than 500% — mostly due to encampments along East Central Avenue. The dramatic increase spurred the department to ask Mayor Tim Keller to include funding for two new medical trucks — […]
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Biden withdraws, endorses VP Harris for Dem. nomination
After weeks of resisting calls to leave the race, President Joe Biden reversed course Sunday afternoon with a lengthy letter to supporters saying he would decline the nomination and spend the next few months focused on his presidential duties. A few minutes later, his campaign’s social media accounts posted Biden’s call for delegates to select […]