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The president thinks the New Mexico Lobos are headed to the Sweet 16 for the first time ever. Click "Like" if you agree, and tell us how far you think UNM will go in the Big Dance in the comments below.

Obama's Bracket: Lobos Will Make Sweet 16

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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The leader of the free world believes the New Mexico Lobos will make the Sweet 16 for the first time in school history. Wednesday, March 14, 2012.

 

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The family of a local war hero is fighting on his behalf to get the Medal of Honor. Check out Sgt. Modesto Cartegena's story and click "Like" if you think he should get the prestigious award.

Family Seeks Medal Of Honor For NM Hero

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- The family of a local war hero is fighting on his behalf to get the Medal of Honor. Monday, March 12, 2012.

 

 

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New Mexico labor officials said jobs were up by nearly 6,000 compared to last January. Do you think the economy is improving in New Mexico?

NM Labor Officials Report Job Growth In January

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- New Mexico labor officials say the state has marked another month of positive job growth, meaning there were 5,900 more jobs in January than the same time last year. Tuesday, March 13, 2012.

 

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State police are investigating an officer-involved shooting. Police shot a man in the shoulder and face. The man's family says he was armed with a baseball bat and is bipolar.

Police Probe Officer-Involved Shooting

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VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. -- Family members said the man who was shot by deputies late Saturday night in Valencia County suffers from bipolar disorder. Monday, March 12, 2012.

 

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Evidence Destroyed In Fatal DWI Crash

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- As a contentious fatal DWI case drags on in Rio Arriba county, authorities are squabbling about who's responsible for the destruction of key evidence. Tuesday, March 13, 2012.

 

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Another former journalist charged in Sunland Park case

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By Heath Haussamen • News • Jose ‘Pepe’ Reyes allegedly set up and recorded the lap dance given to Sunland Park mayoral candidate Gerardo Hernandez and later threatened to release the video publicly if Hernandez didn’t quit the race.

 

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Why I’m voting for Balderas

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By Mike Weber Goodenow • Commentary • My fellow New Mexico Democrats, in this vital election, let us choose integrity over compromise.

 

 

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Gov. Martinez wants to ban pensions for legislators. Do you agree with her? #nmleg

ABQJournal Online » Governor Wants Ban on Pensions for Legislators

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Gov. Susana Martinez supports a constitutional amendment – which would have to be approved by voters – to kill the retirement program.

 

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We scored a major victory against the union bosses yesterday. Not only were they opposed to allowing me to make appointments to the labor board, they were opposed to allowing local unions to have a say in the process -- they wanted it controlled entirely by big labor bosses. They took it to the state Supreme Court three times and expected me to just give in. I didn't. And we won.

Martinez wins battle over NM labor board selection - Alamogordo Daily News

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SANTA FE, N.M.—Republican Gov. Susana Martinez has won a legal battle that gives her control of a state board that referees disputes over working conditions and union contracts affecting government workers and some educators.

 

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Luévano running for office, no longer an NMPolitics.net columnist

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By Heath Haussamen • News • Johnny F. Luévano Jr. jumped into the race for the District 16 seat in the N.M. House this weekend, so he’ll no longer be listed as a columnist for this site.