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Senate Leader Proposes $56 Million Tax Rebate By Barry Massey/ Associated Press SANTA FE — Legislators looked in vain today for an agreement on how much to spend on proposals by Gov. Bill Richardson for a tax rebate, highway construction, health care and other programs to help New Mexicans with rising household costs. The governor has proposed spending more than $400 million during the special session, with $120 million for a one-time tax rebate, $200 million for highway construction and $58 million to extend health care coverage to uninsured children. Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008 (updated 3:39 PM MDT) Click Now To Continue
Hazing, Rape Alleged at H.S. Grid Camp By Raam Wong/ Journal Northern Bureau Six Robertson High School football players have been suspended from the program and the coaching staff has been placed on leave following allegations of hazing and rape at a preseason training camp earlier this week outside Las Vegas, N.M.
City Auditors Slam Transit By Dan McKay/ Journal Staff Writer City Hall paid an engineering firm about $438,000 for work it didn't complete and mismanaged the firm's contract over a number of years, according to a new audit.
City Mixed-Ages Clubs in Jeopardy By Hailey Heinz/ Journal Staff Writer City officials filed a request Friday that, if granted, would shutter Downtown's Club 7 permanently and put its owner out of business.
Slow Start for Special Session By Jeff Jones And Winthrop Quigley/ Journal Staff Writer SANTA FE -- A special legislative session called by Gov. Bill Richardson got off to a wobbly start Friday as state senators called it quits for the day without tackling any of the subjects.
Obama Coming To Albuquerque Journal Staff Report/ Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama will be in Albuquerque on Monday for two events, including a town hall meeting in the afternoon that will be open to the public, his campaign announced Friday night.
Assistant Public Defender Lelia Hood hugs her client, Phillip James Busey, after Busey was found guilty of the 2005 Nob Hill murder of Kathryn Hauser.
Defendant convicted of all counts in 2005 slaying By Scott Sandlin/ Journal Staff Writer A state court jury delivered a guilty verdict, in fits and starts, on seven counts Friday against Phillip James Busey for the Jan. 19, 2005, kidnapping, rape and murder of Kathryn Hauser.
Baggage Policy A Disgrace By Jim Belshaw / Journal Staff Writer Is primal scream therapy still a good thing? Is it accepted in polite company or should I leave the room? I'll play it safe. I'll leave. Be right back. There. I feel better. I know I haven't fixed anything; I didn't add anything new; I didn't change the paradigm. (I love that word. Just once in my life I'd like to change the paradigm. It sounds like such a fun thing to do).
New Journal Sections Fetch! will bring you ways to enjoy and care for your pets so you can bring to each other the best in companionship, health and fun. You'll find medical and behavioral advice from Dr. Jeff Nichol, cool gear to buy, a place to send your favorite pet photo and even pet memorials for loved ones you've lost.
Energy Tips: Dr. Alan Zelicoff offers ways to save energy. For example, he'll show you how you can save gas by driving differently. Look for Dr. Zelicoff's tips on the Metro cover of the print Journal every Tuesday and go to ABQJournal.com/energy any time for more information.
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Baggage Policy A Disgrace
