Crooked Bough News Round-up

+ Burt: NM DOT gave permission for collection of gypsum sand to Cowboys For Trump—Burt said that Griffin approached him to help get permission to collec...

+ 'American Pickers' looking for collections in New Mexico—Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and the "American Pickers" team are returning...

+ Otero County Comprehensive Plan—Otero County Comprehensive Plan       ...

+ Otero County Comprehensive Plan to be updated, public comment sought—Otero County is updating the Comprehensive Land Use Plan to be complet...

+ Capitol Christmas Tree lit with fanfare—The tree was ultimately lit by Asher Dean, a fourth-grader from Arroyo...

+ White Sands National Monument to raise pass prices—White Sands National Monument will raise entrance fees in January towa...

+ Grant applications for forest restoration projects sought—The U.S. Forest Service is accepting grant applications for forest res...

+ 420 Valley announces plans for hemp production facility in Las Cruces—A new hemp production firm has plans for a facility in Las Cruces, 420...

+ Cowboys for Trump takes White Sands gypsum sand to Washington, D.C. for tree lighting—The Cowboys for Trump organization took some sand from White Sands Na...

+ 'It's a great day in Tiger Country': Tiger Pit named for longtime coach—On Tuesday night, the Tiger Pit Sports Complex at Alamogordo High Scho...

+ Lawrence E. Johnson Tiger Pit Dedication—Lawrence E. Johnson Tiger Pit Dedication     ...

+ Study: New Mexico would lose billions if fracking banned, oil and gas leads economic growth—A report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce found New Mexico would lose...

+ 'I just needed help': Airmen with PTSD on HAFB find help, new coping tools—HAFB has several programs available for those living with PTSD and oth...

+ APD's D.A.R.E. program takes off under new leadership—The Alamogordo Police Department's D.A.R.E. program has taken off unde...

+ Lawrence E. Johnson Tiger Pit—Lawrence E. Johnson Tiger Pit      &nbs...

+ APD's D.A.R.E. program 2019—The Alamogordo's Police Department has taken off this year under Sgt. ...

+ Alamogordo man arrested for strangling woman, attempting to set her car on fire—An Alamogordo man was arrested on Sunday for strangling a woman and at...

+ Lower energy bills without sacrificing Christmas glitter and glow—PNM offers tips for keeping electric bills low during the Christmas ho...

+ Alamogordo man convicted for house party rape faces imprisonment—Fermin Omar Moreno-Ortiz, 27, was convicted for criminal sexual penetr...

+ Cyber Monday: Get 3 months for $1—Get unlimited digital access for 3 months for only $1. New subscribers...

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+ 'American Pickers' looking for collections in New Mexico—Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and the "American Pickers" team are returning...

+ Pecos Connections Academy to participate in Governor's STEM Challenge—Teams of 10 from each school will display their prototype to solve "re...

+ Increased Fentanyl seizures concern Eddy County law officers—Pecos Valley Drug Task Force agents seized hundreds of suspected Fenta...

+ New Mexico State Police investigate rollover near Carlsbad—New Mexico State Police said William Pope of Henrietta, Texas died aft...

+ VIDEO: Scenes from Farmington's Christmas Parade—Here are some scenes from Farmington's Christmas Parade on Dec. 5, 201...

+ New Mexico: Rapid-hire event intends to fill hundreds of vacant state jobs—Every state agency with vacancies will participate in the four day rap...

+ Carlsbad's The Rev. David Rogers at United Nations Climate Change Conference—The conference featured leaders from across the globe in a series of p...

+ Carlsbad church leader shares oil and gas fears at United Nations Climate Change Conference—The conference featured leaders from across the globe in a series of p...

+ New Mexico Democrats support impeaching President Donald Trump as inquiry moves forward—New Mexico politicians weighed in on efforts to impeach President Dona...

+ Drilling work at Carlsbad Brine Well reaches halfway point, remediation proceeding well—Crews working at the Carlsbad Brine Well encountered a problem during ...

+ Grant applications for forest restoration projects sought—The U.S. Forest Service is accepting grant applications for forest res...

+ 420 Valley announces plans for hemp production facility in Las Cruces—A new hemp production firm has plans for a facility in Las Cruces, 420...

+ Artesia suspect charged with shooting at or from a motor vehicle—Baylor Gray faces additional charges of shooting at or from a motor ve...

+ Study: New Mexico would lose billions if fracking banned, oil and gas leads economic growth—A report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce found New Mexico would lose...

+ Carlsbad Community Theatre presents 'Stories My Grandmother Told Me'—The narrative anchor of the play is John Mark in his older years, port...

+ BLM: Thousands of acres of New Mexico public land offered up for oil and gas drilling—The sale was set to offer 72 parcels in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Kansa...

+ Festival of Trees lights up the Civic Center—The 17th annual Festival of Trees lights up the Farmington Civic Cente...

+ DWI Program honors law officers to curb drinking and driving in Eddy County—Law enforcement and community members gathered Dec. 3 in Carlsbad for ...

+ Christmas on the Pecos Opening Night 2019—Photos from the first night of Christmas on the Pecos, Nov. 29, 2019. ...

+ Eddy County leaders learn inner workings of jail—Eddy County Commissioners and some administrators got an inside look o...

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+ Northeast city Rep. Sam Morgan resigning from EPISD bond advisory committee, trustee says—Northeast city Rep. Sam Morgan is resigning from EPISD's bond advisory...

+ El Paso Walmart shooting victims honored with Christmas light display at Horizon City home—A former Cielo Vista-area Walmart employee is remembering the Aug. 3 s...

+ El Pasoans answer plea for attendees at veteran's funeral—El Pasoans answer plea for attendees at veteran's funeral  ...

+ Border Patrol creates new civilian jobs to handle migrant welfare—U.S. Customs and Border Protection plans to hire hundreds of 'coordina...

+ US Border Patrol agents seize 700 pounds of marijuana, suspects near Van Horn, Texas—Agents seized more than 700 pounds of marijuana and captured four drug...

+ Backed up at the border: What caused worst wait times in 10 years at international bridges—Think the bridge lines between El Paso and Juarez feel especially long...

+ U.S. Customs and Border Protection Bridge of the Americas Port of Entry—U.S. Customs and Border Protection Bridge of the Americas Port of Entr...

+ Juarez vendors flock to bridge during long bridge waits—Efren Rivas arrives at 3am at the Paso del Norte International Bridge ...

+ CBP El Paso Port Director talks about lane closures—El Paso Ports Director Beverly Good talks about lane closures and wait...

+ District 6 City Council candidate Claudia Lizette Rodriguez discusses campaign issues—District 6 City Council candidate Claudia Lizette Rodriguez was interv...

+ UTEP annual research expenditures top $100 million for first time—The University of Texas at El Paso has doubled its research expenditur...

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+ Northeast city Rep. Sam Morgan resigning from EPISD bond advisory committee, trustee says—Northeast city Rep. Sam Morgan resigned from EPISD's bond advisory com...

+ Accused mass shooter's defense team seeks lawyer to help with 'staggering' amount of evidence—The defense team for man accused in the Walmart mass shooting filed a ...

+ Northeast El Paso city Rep. Sam Morgan indicted on felony charge in domestic violence case—City Rep. Sam Morgan, who was arrested on a domestic violence charge, ...

+ Here's what El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar said about Trump impeachment inquiry—As the President Donald Trump impeachment inquiry presses on in Washin...

+ El Paso Walmart shooting victims honored with Christmas light display at Horizon City home—A former Cielo Vista-area Walmart employee is remembering the Aug. 3 s...

+ El Pasoans answer plea for attendees at veteran's funeral—El Pasoans answer plea for attendees at veteran's funeral  ...

+ Border Patrol creates new civilian jobs to handle migrant welfare—U.S. Customs and Border Protection plans to hire hundreds of 'coordina...

+ US Border Patrol agents seize 700 pounds of marijuana, suspects near Van Horn, Texas—Agents seized more than 700 pounds of marijuana and captured four drug...

+ El Paso UPS driver arrested for allegedly selling drugs while using company truck—An El Paso UPS driver was allegedly delivering illegal drugs while on ...

+ Law requires City Council to hold public hearing on El Paso Electric's pending sale—Electric utility needs city to transfer El Paso franchise, worth $23 m...

+ Houston school district asks federal judge to put brakes on likely state takeover—Lawyers for Houston Independent School District implored a federal jud...

+ Fabens residents paying water rates twice as high as neighbors to see some relief—Residents of the Mesa del Norte community will receive a $50 credit an...

+ Backed up at the border: What caused worst wait times in 10 years at international bridges—Think the bridge lines between El Paso and Juarez feel especially long...

+ U.S. Customs and Border Protection Bridge of the Americas Port of Entry—U.S. Customs and Border Protection Bridge of the Americas Port of Entr...

+ Juarez vendors flock to bridge during long bridge waits—Efren Rivas arrives at 3am at the Paso del Norte International Bridge ...

+ CBP El Paso Port Director talks about lane closures—El Paso Ports Director Beverly Good talks about lane closures and wait...

+ Operation Noel: Family of six needs help over the holidays, lacks beds, crib for baby—The children will receive new winter coats from Operation Noel, the an...

+ District 6 City Council candidate Claudia Lizette Rodriguez discusses campaign issues—District 6 City Council candidate Claudia Lizette Rodriguez was interv...

+ El Paso City Council District 6 special election candidate interviews. Here's what to know—The Times invites the public to view Facebook live interviews of the D...

+ UTEP annual research expenditures top $100 million for first time—The University of Texas at El Paso has doubled its research expenditur...

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+ Special Santa events for autistic children, pet-lovers planned at mall—Children with autism spectrum disorder will have a chance to visit wit...

+ Santa Teresa High trash app finalist in nationwide competition—Three Santa Teresa High School sophomores are developing an app to enc...

+ State Attorney General's Office to prosecute Carabajal case—Third Judicial District Attorney Mark D'Antonio stated his office requ...

+ 'American Pickers' looking for collections in New Mexico—Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and the "American Pickers" team are returning...

+ Road striping begins on these 19 Las Cruces streets—arious streets have recently been resurfaced throughout Las Cruces wil...

+ Free shuttle service for Christmas in Cruces—RoadRUNNER Transit will offer shuttle service to the Old Fashioned Hol...

+ County bus service to purchase hybrid-electric buses, extend service to El Paso—The SCRTD will purchase two hybrid-electric buses to support its assum...

+ Federal rules could cut food aid for up to 37,000 New Mexicans—The change in federal policy is likely to trim $5.5 billion from the f...

+ Virgin Galactic CEO George Whitesides: Company marks 'incredible' year of milestones—In the spring, Virgin Galactic announced it was moving to southern New...

+ City provides updates on East Mesa Complex; funding source for roadway still uncertain—The complex, which could cost up to $7.9 million, is being funded usin...

+ Las Cruces man suspected of using knives to threaten partner—Police arrested a man suspected of arming himself with a pair of kitch...

+ NMSU chancellor sets targets for increased enrollment and revenue—University regents approved a proposed list of targets that could unlo...

+ Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine hosts gingerbread house competition—Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine hosts gingerbread house compet...

+ Carabajal fired by Las Cruces Police Department, DWI charges to be refiled—A Las Cruces Police Department detective arrested in October on drunk ...

+ Las Cruces police officer charged after firing gun at Picacho Middle School—A school resource officer is on desk duty and has been charged with a ...

+ DWI charges against Las Cruces police detective temporarily dismissed—Drunk driving charges against a Las Cruces Police Department detective...

+ Munson announces billiards tournament winner—Kelly Smith won the Munson Senior Center's monthly eight-ball billiard...

+ Las Cruces Public Schools seeks members for equity council—The Las Cruces district will be accepting applications for its council...

+ Former Zia principal pleads guilty in child porn case—The former principal was arrested in April on child pornography charge...

+ New Mexico behavioral health providers settle with state for $10 million—Ultimately, none of the providers were found to have committed fraud. ...

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+ NMSU alum among Forbes 2020 ‘30 under 30’ list of healthcare entrepreneurs —NMSU alum among Forbes 2020 ‘30 under 30’ list of healthcare entrepren...

+ NMSU to host UAS TAAC conference Dec. 10-12 —NMSU to host UAS TAAC conference Dec. 10-12 Date: 12/0...

+ Senior athletes to compete at NMSU for the 2020 New Mexico Senior Olympics Summer Games—Senior athletes to compete at NMSU for the 2020 New Mexico Senior Olym...

+ NMSU’s Arrowhead Center creates collaborative framework for Chihuahua entrepreneurs—NMSU’s Arrowhead Center creates collaborative framework for Chihuahua ...

+ NMSU Las Vegas program learning experience for all ages of students—NMSU Las Vegas program learning experience for all ages of students ...

+ NMSU engineering ranks 12th among Best Value Engineering Schools—NMSU engineering ranks 12th among Best Value Engineering Schools ...

+ NMSU supporters raise $3.6 million on fifth annual Giving Tuesday —NMSU supporters raise $3.6 million on fifth annual Giving Tuesday ...

+ Five NMSU degree programs named among nation’s best by rankings website—Five NMSU degree programs named among nation’s best by rankings websit...

+ NMSU astronomers contribute to discovery of giant magnetic ropes in galaxy's halo—NMSU astronomers contribute to discovery of giant magnetic ropes in ga...

+ NMSU’s Arrowhead Innovation Fund sees New Mexico investment success—NMSU’s Arrowhead Innovation Fund sees New Mexico investment success ...

+ NMSU’s Aggie Innovation Space helps research flies’ eyes—NMSU’s Aggie Innovation Space helps research flies’ eyes ...

+ NMSU regents to meet for work session; potential quorum notice for Dec. 5—NMSU regents to meet for work session; potential quorum notice for Dec...

+ Former NMSU professor’s feature film to return to Rio Grande Theatre—Former NMSU professor’s feature film to return to Rio Grande Theatre ...

+ NMSU journalism professor’s teaching, dedication draws Croatian student to NMSU —NMSU journalism professor’s teaching, dedication draws Croatian studen...

+ NMSU receives a grant to research sustainable beef production—NMSU receives a grant to research sustainable beef production ...

+ NMSU Museum celebrates 60 years with new exhibit—NMSU Museum celebrates 60 years with new exhibit Date: ...

+ NMSU Board of Regents to hold regular meeting Dec. 5—NMSU Board of Regents to hold regular meeting Dec. 5 Da...

+ NMSU engineering student earns top honors at state conference—NMSU engineering student earns top honors at state conference ...

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+ 'American Pickers' looking for collections in New Mexico—Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and the "American Pickers" team are returning...

+ Silver City Museum to celebrate holidays with annual Victorian Christmas—The Victorian Christmas at the Silver City Museum features decorations...

+ New Mexico: Rapid-hire event intends to fill hundreds of vacant state jobs—Every state agency with vacancies will participate in the four day rap...

+ WNMU will graduate 267 students at commencement ceremony Dec. 13—Western New Mexico University will graduate 267 students this fall, in...

+ 420 Valley announces plans for hemp production facility in Las Cruces—A new hemp production firm has plans for a facility in Las Cruces, 420...

+ Study: New Mexico would lose billions if fracking banned, oil and gas leads economic growth—A report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce found New Mexico would lose...

+ Glenwood filled with holiday spirit this December—In addition to club and private parties now through New Year's Eve, th...

+ Panelists tackle underage drinking problem in Grant County—"People don't take underage drinking seriously, and they should," pane...

+ Be thankful like a 4-year-old—It was an age in our lives we were taught to say please and think you ...

+ Main Street Plaza in Silver City receives $200,000 in state funding—Construction on the Silver City MainStreet Project began in August and...

+ Violinist Jack Glatzerto kicks off Silver City Public Library concert series—The Silver City Public Library will launch its 2019-2020 concert serie...

+ Farmington man accused of biting off piece of man's ear during fight—An alleged fight between three male relatives at a Farmington apartmen...

+ First Financial Credit Union expands to Las Cruces—First Financial has been in touch with Lynn Community Middle School, w...

+ Quilter Anne Parker to discuss career, exhibit at WNMU art gallery—Anne Parker will give a lecture in Parotti Hall at 6:30 p.m. Thursday,...

+ San Lorenzo resident receives national rural health award—Chris DeBolt, who lives in the tiny rural area of San Lorenzo, was rec...

+ Have yourself a merry little Christmas—Holidays are a time for reminiscing, thinking about when we were growi...

+ New Mexico may form hate-crimes unit after El Paso Walmart massacre—AG Hector Balderas urged lawmakers to fund a new unit to guard against...

+ WNMU to replace elm trees that pose safety hazards with red leaf maple trees—The elm trees between the Brancheau PE Complex and College Avenue are ...

+ Student in WNMU program conducting research that could lead to cure for HIV strain—Because this is the first cell-based protease mutant research project ...

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