ALBUQUERQUE (AP) - Environmentalists are suing wildlife managers over a decision last summer to lift a trapping ban in southwestern New Mexico where the federal government is reintroducing Mexican gray wolves.   Full Story

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania moved closer Tuesday to imposing a fee on the drilling that has transformed the state by exploration of its vast Marcellus Shale reserves. It is the only major gas-producing state that does not tax the taking of natural gas from its soil.   Full Story

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Dreams do come true in this mystical place. They did here tonight for Farmington couple Kim and Krickitt Carpenter, who after 16 years of trying, finally saw their love story begin to make it from personal vows of love and commitment to the big screens of theaters around the world.   Full Story

FARMINGTON — Draining the Animas River takes a lot of work. You have to build a dam to staunch the river's flow, redirect the water and, of course, save thousands of fish.   Full Story

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico's participation in a regional cap and trade program aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions became more unlikely Monday with a unanimous vote by state regulators.   Full Story

SANTA FE — State senators, concerned about possible illegal tobacco sales at a tribal store in which Arthur Allison has an interest, delayed a vote Monday on whether to confirm him as secretary of the Department of Indian Affairs.   Full Story

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If any school has Kirtland Central's number in basketball right now, it is the Piedra Vista Panthers.   Full Story

Two local third basemen have signed their National Letter of Intent to play junior college softball. Aztec's Danika Chavez and Kirtland Central's Taylor Yazzie will continue their softball careers after their senior seasons, but the two are heading in different directions.   Full Story

To the Editor: I am having mixed emotions about the race to the White House. First of all, Mitt Romney is being attacked by the liberals.   Full Story

To the Editor: Obamacare is an obamination." O. is so confident that he won the liberal Catholic vote previously and that many of his loyal Catholics use contraception that he's putting a wedge between them and church teachings, hoping Catholics choose him and his contraception insurance instead.   Full Story