Letters Going to People Reported by DWI Hotline

Associated Press
  SANTA FE — New Mexico plans to send a warning to motorists who may drink and drive but haven't gotten caught. The state will start sending letters to the owners of automobiles that were reported to New Mexico's DrunkBuster's anti-DWI hotline. The letters will tell people their vehicle was reported to be driving erratically or in an unsafe manner. Tuesday, Jul. 01, 2008 (updated 3:33 PM MDT) Click Now To Continue

Charges Against Cameraman Dropped
By Joline Gutierrez Krueger /
Journal Staff Writer
  Charges against a KOB-TV news photographer who filmed an Albuquerque police officer attacking him were dismissed today after a Metro Court judge ruled that the officer had not provided sufficient probable cause on the arrest citation. Tuesday, Jul. 01, 2008 (updated 10:15 AM MDT) Click Now To Continue

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Officer on Leave After Attack By T.J. Wilham / Journal Staff Writer   An Albuquerque police officer who was captured on video attacking a KOB-TV news photographer has been placed on leave. Sen.'s Daughter Arrested in DWI By T.J. Wilham / Journal Staff Writer   The daughter of one of the state's leading anti-DWI advocates was arrested over the weekend after she wrecked her car while drunk, police said. Balloon Fiesta Park To Sparkle July 4 Journal Staff Report   The city will hold a "Freedom Fourth" celebration Friday — the Fourth of July — at Balloon Fiesta Park, with music and fireworks. Domestic Violence Penalties Tougher By Dan Boyd / Journal Capitol Bureau   SANTA FE — Tougher penalties for domestic violence. Heightened protection against health insurance policies being voided. A more concise definition of wine. Those are among the 16 state laws that take effect today as New Mexico rolls into a new fiscal year. Sampras To Play Match in Pit By Toby Smith / Journal Staff Writer   Pete Sampras, considered by some tennis experts to be the greatest player ever, is coming to the Pit. Sampras, a seven-time Wimbledon winner and holder of a record 14 Grand Slam tournament singles titles, will play a two-out-of-three-set exhibition Friday night, Sept. 12. 4 Utilities Seek N.M. Solar Plant By Michael G. Murphy / Journal Business Editor   New Mexico's four largest electric utilities on Monday issued a request for proposals for a large-scale solar generating plant that could provide electricity for up to 52,000 homes.

Meet the New Voice of the Lobos [+] Click for audition audio from Galetti Photo courtesy Learfield Sports Scott Galetti is the new play-by-play man for Lobo football and men's basketball on KKOB Radio. Galetti Excited To Be Lobos' Guy By Mark Smith / Journal Staff Writer   The wait is over. University of New Mexico fans finally have a new voice for Lobo sports. On Monday, Scott Galetti was named play-by-play man for Lobo football and men's basketball on KKOB Radio. Listen to Scott Galetti's audition tape as he calls a game. Here Woman: Fruit Damaged Breast By Rene Romo / Journal Southern Bureau   LAS CRUCES — A woman staying at a Las Cruces hotel last week told police that recent plastic surgery on her breasts was damaged when her chest was struck by a plastic apple thrown by someone in the hotel's swimming pool.

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Navajo Lawmakers Earn Above $50,000 click to continue (new 8:16 AM MDT)

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Santa Rosa Plane Crash Victims Identified click to continue (new 7:05 AM MDT)

Navajo Medicine Man Pleads Guilty in Rape Case click to continue (new 7:03 AM MDT)

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