Month: January 2008

DEMING, N.M. (AP) – An Oklahoma tribe that plans a casino on tribal trust land near Deming wouldn’t require federal or state approval for the games if it offers only Class 2 gambling. That’s the word from a spokesman for the New Mexico Gaming Control Board, Greg Saunders. He says the Fort Sill Apache Tribe

DEMING, N.M. (AP) – An Oklahoma tribe that plans a casino on tribal trust land near Deming wouldn’t require federal or state approval for the games if it offers only Class 2 gambling. That’s the word from a spokesman for the New Mexico Gaming Control Board, Greg Saunders. He says the Fort Sill Apache Tribe

By Andrew Stern GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (Reuters) – Republicans in Michigan voted in the presidential race on Tuesday, with native son Mitt Romney battling for political survival in a primary that could either revive or sink his campaign. As the results roll in from Michigan soon after the last polls close at 8 p.m. EST,

By Andrew Stern GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (Reuters) – Republicans in Michigan voted in the presidential race on Tuesday, with native son Mitt Romney battling for political survival in a primary that could either revive or sink his campaign. As the results roll in from Michigan soon after the last polls close at 8 p.m. EST,

JACKSONVILLE, FL. (AP) – A church pastor surrendered to police after he was accused of sending sexually explicit text messages to the teen daughter of a congregant, authorities said. Darrell Gilyard, 45, turned himself in to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office with his attorney Monday, an arrest report said. Gilyard was charged with lewd and lascivious

JACKSONVILLE, FL. (AP) – A church pastor surrendered to police after he was accused of sending sexually explicit text messages to the teen daughter of a congregant, authorities said. Darrell Gilyard, 45, turned himself in to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office with his attorney Monday, an arrest report said. Gilyard was charged with lewd and lascivious

MCALLEN, Texas (AP) – While serving as a Mexican police commander, Carlos Landin Martinez was running a large-scale drug smuggling operation in Reynosa for the Gulf Cartel, a witness testified Tuesday. Francisco Camacho Barajas, 29, of Mexico City, told jurors in U.S. federal court that he worked for at least two men who smuggled cocaine

MCALLEN, Texas (AP) – While serving as a Mexican police commander, Carlos Landin Martinez was running a large-scale drug smuggling operation in Reynosa for the Gulf Cartel, a witness testified Tuesday. Francisco Camacho Barajas, 29, of Mexico City, told jurors in U.S. federal court that he worked for at least two men who smuggled cocaine

(AP) — Expressions of sexism and racism emerging from the contest between Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama have been blatant, subtle and perhaps sometimes imagined, and they are renewing the national debate over what is and isn’t acceptable to say in public. Clinton’s camp has perceived sexism in comments about her appearance and emotions.

(AP) — Expressions of sexism and racism emerging from the contest between Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama have been blatant, subtle and perhaps sometimes imagined, and they are renewing the national debate over what is and isn’t acceptable to say in public. Clinton’s camp has perceived sexism in comments about her appearance and emotions.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(AP) – Democratic presidential candidates and voters are now taking a new look at New Mexico ahead of its Democratic presidential caucus on February 5th. The renewed interest comes after the withdrawal of Governor Richardson from the race last week. New York Senator Hillary Clinton and Illinois Senator Barack Obama are opening up offices

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(AP) – Democratic presidential candidates and voters are now taking a new look at New Mexico ahead of its Democratic presidential caucus on February 5th. The renewed interest comes after the withdrawal of Governor Richardson from the race last week. New York Senator Hillary Clinton and Illinois Senator Barack Obama are opening up offices

(AP) — NBC News said Monday it will appeal a judge’s ruling rather than include Democratic presidential hopeful Dennis Kucinich in a candidates’ debate in Nevada. “We disagree with the judge’s decision and are filing an appeal,” said a statement provided by Jeremy Gaines, a vice president for MSNBC, sponsor of Tuesday night’s debate. Gaines

(AP) — NBC News said Monday it will appeal a judge’s ruling rather than include Democratic presidential hopeful Dennis Kucinich in a candidates’ debate in Nevada. “We disagree with the judge’s decision and are filing an appeal,” said a statement provided by Jeremy Gaines, a vice president for MSNBC, sponsor of Tuesday night’s debate. Gaines

(AP) — Democratic presidential rivals Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama stepped back from a controversy over race Monday night, agreeing that a prolonged clash over civil rights could harm their party’s overall drive to win the White House. The two leading Democratic contenders shifted course as Republicans pointed toward Tuesday’s pivotal primary in Michigan,

(AP) — Democratic presidential rivals Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama stepped back from a controversy over race Monday night, agreeing that a prolonged clash over civil rights could harm their party’s overall drive to win the White House. The two leading Democratic contenders shifted course as Republicans pointed toward Tuesday’s pivotal primary in Michigan,

By Ashlie Hardway EL PASO — Socorro Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Sylvia Atkinson is scheduled to have her performance evaluation on Tuesday after a year of ecstatic highs and turbulent lows with the district. Atkinson’s official one-year anniversary is Wednesday, so on the agenda for SISD’s school board meeting is a discussion on contract amendment.

EL PASO — A fire broke outon El Paso’s West Side along the 900 block of Totonaca near Medano. Fire crews arrived at the scene around 4 p.m. Fire crews said children in the neighborhood who were walking home from school noticed the flames first and then notified their parents. The adults in turn called

EL PASO — A fire broke outon El Paso’s West Side along the 900 block of Totonaca near Medano. Fire crews arrived at the scene around 4 p.m. Fire crews said children in the neighborhood who were walking home from school noticed the flames first and then notified their parents. The adults in turn called

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EL PASO — A late night house fire has left an East Side family homeless. Emergency crews said the flames broke out just after 10 p.m. on Monday along the 3500 block of Runnind Deer Dr. The family living at the home was able to evacuate safely. Emergency crews said the residents were alerted by

EL PASO — A late night house fire has left an East Side family homeless. Emergency crews said the flames broke out just after 10 p.m. on Monday along the 3500 block of Runnind Deer Dr. The family living at the home was able to evacuate safely. Emergency crews said the residents were alerted by

(AP) — A 20-year-old pregnant Marine who disappeared in December died from a head injury, authorities said Tuesday, formally rejecting claims by the key suspect in her death that she committed suicide. Dr. Charles Garrett, the Onslow County medical examiner, said Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach, who was eight months pregnant when she vanished, died from

(AP) — A 20-year-old pregnant Marine who disappeared in December died from a head injury, authorities said Tuesday, formally rejecting claims by the key suspect in her death that she committed suicide. Dr. Charles Garrett, the Onslow County medical examiner, said Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach, who was eight months pregnant when she vanished, died from

(AP) — In this farming community where nightfall usually brings clear, starry skies, residents are abuzz over reported sightings of what many believe is a UFO. Several dozen people – including a pilot, county constable and business owners – insist they have seen a large silent object with bright lights flying low and fast. Some

(AP) — In this farming community where nightfall usually brings clear, starry skies, residents are abuzz over reported sightings of what many believe is a UFO. Several dozen people – including a pilot, county constable and business owners – insist they have seen a large silent object with bright lights flying low and fast. Some

(AP) — A New Zealand man has been charged with driving a lawn mower while drunk, police said Tuesday. Richard Gunn, 52, was driving the lawn mower down a street in the northern New Zealand town of Dargaville late Monday evening when police stopped him, police spokeswoman Sarah Kennett said. Gunn’s breath alcohol level was