Author: Russell Contreras
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New Mexico works to unbury after record snow storm
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Crews worked to clear snow-covered roads Tuesday after a record winter storm trapped a New Mexico couple in a 12-foot snow drift for almost 20 hours, forced four newspapers to suspend publication and prompted authorities to deliver a baby in a snow-bound Texas home. The cleanup continued throughout southeastern New Mexico two…
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American Indian actors quit Adam Sandler movie over names
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A group of American Indian actors have walked off the set of an Adam Sandler movie over complaints about stereotypes and offensive names. Actor Loren Anthony told The Associated Press on Thursday that he and eight others quit the production of the satirical Western “The Ridiculous Six” after producers ignored their concerns…
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‘Fastest Nun in the West’ on path for sainthood
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he Archdiocese of Santa Fe announced it is exploring sainthood for an Italian-born nun who challenged Billy the Kid, calmed angry mobs and helped open New Mexico territory hospitals and schools. Archbishop Michael Sheehan said he has received permission from the Vatican to open the “Sainthood Cause” for Sister Blandina Segale, an educator and social…
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Some immigrant children coming to New Mexico
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Some of the immigrant families caught crossing the border together illegally will be coming to New Mexico and housed by the Catholic Church, advocates said Friday. Thomas Baca, executive director of Catholic Charities in Las Cruces, told The Associated Press that close to 300 people will be housed at a parish…
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In diverse US, Santa Claus has many faces, races
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — In Atlanta, children of many races share their Christmas wish lists with a black Santa Claus. In Houston, Santa dons a red zoot suit and dances to jazz as he hands out gifts in Mexican-American neighborhoods. In Indian Country, Native American Santas add American Indian attire to their red snowsuits, visiting shops…
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In traffic stop chaos, New Mexico officer fires at van full of kids
VIDEO courtest of KRQE NEWS ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Two New Mexico state police officers are under investigation and a mother and her 14-year-old son are facing charges after a routine traffic stop turned to chaos with the teen physically confronting one officer and another officer firing shots at a minivan carrying children. Details of the…
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Spanish-speaking employees trigger review of Whole Foods language policy
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Whole Foods Market is reviewing its employee language policy after two of its Spanish-speaking workers in New Mexico said they were suspended after complaining about it, a company spokeswoman said Friday. The Austin, Texas-based organic grocery chain is re-examining the policy “as we speak, and it will be the topic of ongoing…
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‘Flying saucers’ memo FBI’s most viewed
ALBUQUERQUE — A single-page FBI memo relaying a vague and unconfirmed report of flying saucers found in New Mexico in 1950 has become the most popular file in the bureau’s electronic reading room. The memo, dated March 22, 1950, was sent by FBI Washington, D.C.- field office chief Guy Hottel to then-Director J. Edgar Hoover.…
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Hiker missing for month found in New Mexico forest
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Temperatures dropped below freezing almost every night, but somehow Margaret Page and her cat survived 3 1/2 weeks in an isolated and rugged region of a southwestern New Mexico national forest. Tucked…
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British foreign secretary urges end to Afghan war
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts — British Foreign Secretary David Miliband on Wednesday urged the Afghan government to aggressively pursue a political settlement with insurgents to help end the war in Afghanistan and do it now while the military and civilian surges are putting pressure on the Taliban. Miliband said in a speech delivered at Massachusetts Institute of…