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Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:51:41 MDT

The Boy Scouts of America's National Council has voted to ease a long-standing ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted as Scouts.

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Inmate arrested after erroneous early release

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:01:24 MDT

The state Corrections Department has arrested Samuel Lopez after its retrospective inmate audit determined he had been incorrectly released from custody more than a year early.

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Arizona tribe claims bank mismanaged investments

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:18:41 MDT

The Hopi Tribe of northern Arizona claims its investments were mishandled by a national banking institute, resulting in the loss of millions of dollars.

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KOB Eyewitness News 4 Okla. coverage: Picking up the pieces

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:22:39 MDT

Exclusive photos and videos of the devastation in Moore, Okla. from KOB Eyewitness News 4's Gadi Schwartz - the only local reporter on location.

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RFID cards not as secure as banks say

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:35:40 MDT

RFID chips are a convenient way for you to pay for goods and services, but they also make taking your personal information more convenient for thieves.

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Bloomfield church mobilizing to aid young Okla. victims

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:43:04 MDT

A church in Bloomfield plans to take donations to victims in Oklahoma. The First Baptist Church has spent the last two days collecting water, diapers, baby wipes and baby formula.

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Navajo Nation opens flagship casino in Arizona

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:57:54 MDT

New sets of twin arrows are beckoning travelers on Interstate 40 in northern Arizona.

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Redhorse jury begins deliberations

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:08:24 MDT

The jury in Alex Redhorse’s third trial began deliberations today.

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N.M. child ADHD rates lower than nat'l average

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:52:29 MDT

A new study by the CDC found that Attention Deficit Hyper-Activity Disorder rates among children three to 17 are higher than recent years.

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Help from New Mexicans already on the way to Okla.

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:23:12 MDT

New Mexicans have already sprung into action and are providing aid to victims of the Oklahoma hurricane.

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Navajo tribe's police agency without permanent leader

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:37:17 MDT

The Navajo Nation Police Department has gone five years having without a permanent leader.

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Former mayor of Aztec dies in plane crash

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:24:13 MDT

The pilot, former Aztec mayor, Michael Arnold, 62 was the only occupant of the aircraft.

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Navajo Prep breaks ground on new offices

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:57:08 MDT

Navajo Preparatory School is one step closer to getting new offices. Officials gathered Friday to break ground on the long-awaited project.

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The White House came to the Navajo Nation today.

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:55:26 MDT

Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, gave the commencement speech at the Navajo Technical College in Crownpoint, NM.

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Farmington firefighters conduct river rescue trainings

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:52:08 MDT

Farmington firefighters said the dam off of Penny Lane is one of the most dangerous spots of the Animas Valley River.

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Navajo Nation considers tougher crime sentences

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:46:36 MDT

Navajo Nation officials are holding public hearings on proposed sentencing law changes that include tougher penalties for numerous crimes, including possession of alcohol.

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New witness appears in Redhorse trial

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:03:22 MDT

Redhorse is accused of killing Dustin Rye and Alec Armijo then burning their bodies in the Cibola National Forest in 2011.

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DAV unit needs volunteer drivers

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:59:15 MDT

The Farmington unit of the DAV won’t be able to provide veterans rides to important medical appointments without more volunteers.

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Gallup's school district serving healthier meals

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:07:05 MDT

One New Mexico district seems to have found the right recipe for getting kids to eat healthier.

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Farmington council says no to Albuquerque route

Sat, 11 May 2013 13:16:58 MDT

A proposed subsidized flight from the Four Corners Regional Airport to Albuquerque has been rejected by Farmington city councilors.

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Drought sends a blow to outdoor recreation, tourism

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:27:03 MDT

Despite Friday afternoon’s brief rain showers, the state is in its third straight year of severe drought, and it could have an impact on New Mexico’s tourism and recreation industries – a huge part of the state’s economy.

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Shiprock schools face $4M budget shortfall

Thu, 9 May 2013 18:56:44 MDT

The Central Consolidated School District is facing a $4 million budget shortfall for the upcoming school year. To make up for that loss, a lot of tough choices have to be made. One option is to close the district's only alternative high school.

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Local cat could break a world record

Thu, 9 May 2013 19:08:40 MDT

Motzie, who could be the world's tallest cat, visited the KOB Eyewitness News 4 newsroom Thursday.

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Police: Retaliation sought for Farmington killing

Thu, 9 May 2013 11:27:11 MDT

Farmington police have arrested a man in an alleged plot to retaliate for the killing of a man repeatedly shot while in a parked car with his family at a mall.

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Gas company wants Navajo Lake to switch to propane

Thu, 9 May 2013 07:05:27 MDT

The New Mexico Gas Company wants to discontinue natural gas service to parts of San Juan County.

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Aztec man wants city to help with his road

Tue, 7 May 2013 17:52:15 MDT

Tito Gallegos said he's fed up with his road in Aztec washing out every year.

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Rangers on Navajo Lake perform safety inspections

Mon, 6 May 2013 17:39:28 MDT

It's almost Summer, and people are already spending time in the sun on New Mexico lakes.

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Farmington mall shooting sparks fears of gang war

Sun, 5 May 2013 14:27:40 MDT

A recent mall shooting in Farmington has sparked increased policing in neighborhoods amid fears of a new gang war.

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Threat prompts Shiprock hospital lockdown

Fri, 3 May 2013 22:15:20 MDT

A Shiprock hospital is on lockdown Friday after a shooting victim arrives at it along with a threat.

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Data paints grim picture of recession's effect in New Mexico

Fri, 3 May 2013 18:21:45 MDT

We have a new picture of just how much damage the recession has done to the economy in New Mexico. The U.S. Census Bureau released new data showing the impact on businesses.

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