Morning Word: Evidence Shows Griego's Involvement in Real Estate Deal

Evidence Presented in Griego Case

Prosecutors at a

presented former state Sen. Phil Griego as a sophisticated politician who knew what he was doing when he ushered through the sale of a piece of land he later made a profit on. State District Judge Brett Loveless heard from four witnesses—including this reporter—to determine if Griego should stand trial on 10 political corruption charges.

Boyd Leaving Santa Fe Schools

After being considered for top jobs in Dallas and Nashville, Santa Fe Public Schools Superintendent

He’s accepted a job with a San Francisco-based educational software company.

Food Assistance Delays Impact New Mexicans' Lives

Ahead of another day of hearings in federal court in Las Cruces today, KUNM’s Marisa Demarco reports on how the delays processing

in New Mexico have impacted some New Mexicans’ lives.

Bosque del Apache Fire Continues to Burn

The 700-acre wildfire burning in the Bosque del Apache is

this morning. KRQE reports no structures are threatened:

Officials Consider Water Delivery Alternatives

Tribal officials in northwestern New Mexico are talking to federal officials about conducting a study to develop irrigation contingency plans

like last year’s Gold King Mine dump into the Animas River.

Bale Set to Film in New Mexico

Actor Christian Bale is coming to New Mexico to work on director Scott Cooper’s new film

a big budget production featuring Santa Fe actor Wes Studi. The state’s film office estimates that about 350 New Mexico crew members will be hired for the project, along with local actors.

Bear Sightings Increase

The actors need to

while they’re shooting the film in Los Alamos County. Officials there report an increase in bear sightings, according to KOB.

Paying Tribute

We missed this over the Fourth of July holiday, but the Los Angeles Times profiled

who paid tribute to his seamstress grandmother at her funeral by wearing a black veil and dress.

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