Audit: Insurers Were Overpaid
By Winthrop Quigley/ Journal Staff Writer
Up to $200 million too much possibly spent for Medicaid. A draft Legislative Finance Committee staff audit found that the state may have overpaid health insurance companies that provide Medicaid managed care by as much as $200 million over three years.
Bargain Football at NMSU
By Randy Harrison/ Journal Staff Writer
Aggies Need To Draw Fans To Meet Rules.
There's a surefire way to get Las Crucens to go to Saturday afternoon's college football game at Aggie Memorial Stadium: Make one of the teams wear the uniforms of the Las Cruces High Bulldawgs.
From N.M. 'Geek' to Homeland Chief?
By Leslie Linthicum/ Journal Staff Writer
Arizona governor, a Duke City native, may be up for Cabinet post. If the vetting process is under way for the next Homeland Security secretary, widely rumored to be Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, the report from her father should pose no problem.
Wall Street Pummeled After More Bad News
Journal Staff Report
Dow sheds 445 points as jobless rate reaches 16-year high. A new day and a new set of economic troubles sent stock markets sharply lower as the Dow plunged another 445 points to its lowest close in six years.
Teens Inhale Air Freshener for High
By Laura Nesbitt/ Mountain View Telegraph
Estancia Stores See Spike in Purchases.
A potentially lethal and one-time popular fad has resurfaced in Estancia smelling like country pine, potpourri and other scents.
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Possible Plea Deal Upsets Teen's Family
By Jeff Proctor/ Journal Staff Writer
The family of a West Side teenager who was fatally shot in a Taylor Ranch park last year is "just outraged" at what they say is a forthcoming plea deal in which prosecutors will drop murder charges against the two men accused in the killing.
6 Slain So Far in November
By T.J. Wilham/ Journal Staff Writer
Month Is One Of Worst Since 2005.
There have been six homicides in Bernalillo County this month, putting November on pace to become one of the bloodiest months since August 2005.
Security High for Inmate's Trial
By Scott Sandlin/ Journal Staff Writer
Santa Rosa Prison Guard Slain in '99. Rooftop spotters. Armed officers in SWAT vests on the courthouse steps. An extra magnetometer. A sign-in sheet. A K-9 unit.
President of Regents at ENMU Killed in Crash
Associated Press
The president of Eastern New Mexico University's board of regents was killed Thursday in a one-vehicle crash.
State Police said Alva C. Carter Sr., 68, of Portales was killed on N.M. 202 between Portales and Muleshoe, Texas. His vehicle left the road and struck a tree, then overturned
I-40 Work on Time, Under Budget
By Lee Ross/ Mountain View Telegraph
More orange barrels to come in early 2009.
East Mountains commuters will have a break from orange barrels on the freeway, at least for a little while.
Support Elusive for Northern New Mexico College's Tax Plan
By Martin Salazar/ Journal Staff Writer
School said 2 officials had endorsed plan, but both deny the claim.
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6:55am — Man Found Guilty in Taos Pedestrian Deaths
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