TIM KORTE

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Hall ties Detmer, No. 22 BYU tops New Mexico 24-19

A landmark victory for BYU quarterback Max Hall was important to his coach for another reason — it was another hard-fought win for the Cougars.

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Study: Quake could pose risk to Los Alamos lab

An independent safety oversight board is warning that a major earthquake could cause a catastrophic fire triggering a massive radiation leak at the main plutonium laboratory at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

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Clayton throws 2 TDs, UNLV beats New Mexico 34-17

Omar Clayton had 204 yards passing and two touchdowns and Ryan Wolfe had 11 catches for 118 yards as UNLV snapped a four-game losing streak, beating winless New Mexico 34-17 on Saturday night.

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Locksley suspended 1 game for fight with assistant

New Mexico coach Mike Locksley won't be on the sidelines when his team plays UNLV later this month, part of a 10-day suspension issued Tuesday as punishment for his role in a fight with an assistant coach.

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Judge: NM can yank US Airways' liquor license

A federal judge has ruled New Mexico officials can keep US Airways from serving alcohol on its New Mexico flights after a passenger caused a drunken-driving crash that killed five people.

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University begins probe into Locksley fight

University of New Mexico administrators have opened an investigation into a fight where football coach Mike Locksley struck an assistant, and the first-year coach could face suspension or firing.

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Sharp's 3 TDs lead No. 24 Kansas over UTEP 34-7

Jake Sharp ran for 104 yards and three touchdowns while No. 24 Kansas got two big punt returns from Daymond Patterson to beat Texas-El Paso 34-7 on Saturday night.

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Runnning Brook Gal wins All American Futurity

Mine That Bird drew a record number of fans to this year's All American Futurity, then Runnning Brook Gal gave them a great show.

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McCarty guides Idaho past New Mexico State 21-6

Nathan Enderle threw two touchdown passes and Princeton McCarty got most of his 96 yards rushing on one play as Idaho beat New Mexico State 21-6 on Saturday night to spoil DeWayne Walker's coaching debut with the Aggies.

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Locksley files defamation suit against lawyer

New Mexico coach Mike Locksley has filed a defamation lawsuit against an Albuquerque lawyer, the latest round in a legal tug-of-war that is overshadowing preseason workouts.

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Budget woes softened by snack donations at NMSU

Calling all New Mexico State fans. Your team has the munchies and you can help.

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Low-altitude rocket launched in New Mexico

An Orlando, Fla.-based avionics company successfully fired a low-altitude rocket Tuesday at a new spaceport in New Mexico where the state hopes to launch commercial space tourism flights within two years.

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Who says there's no Aloha at the rodeo?

They're more likely to be found on a saddle than a surfboard. Just give them a lasso and watch them go.

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Ramirez won't feel pressure when he rejoins LA

There's been some talk about whether Manny Ramirez's legs would be ready for his return to baseball.

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Ceremony marks New Mexico spaceport launch

A multimillion-dollar spaceport is moving toward construction in the New Mexico desert, a big step for commercial space development and tourists who will suit up for $200,000 suborbital flights.

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New Mexico coach accused of sexual harassment

New Mexico football coach Mike Locksley, on the job less than six months, has been accused of sexual harassment, age discrimination and retaliation by a former administrative assistant.

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Another lawsuit in All American Futurity fallout

The owners of the runner-up in last year's All American Futurity have filed a lawsuit in state court, seeking to gain a voice in an appeal over the suspension of the winning horse's trainer.

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NM cockfighters file $77M lawsuit in federal court

New Mexico cockfighters have filed a federal lawsuit seeking $77 million, claiming their civil rights were violated in the state's enforcement of a 2007 law banning the bloodsport.

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Ful concerns pass, New Mexico resumes sports

The New Mexico Activities Association says high schools around the state may resume athletic team practices now that health officials have determined swine flu concerns no longer warrant school closings.

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Will Lance return to Tour of Gila? Probably not

Long before Lance Armstrong showed up, the Tour of the Gila was widely respected within the tight-knit cycling community. With a fresh 3-year sponsorship commitment, the race looks stronger than ever.

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Leipheimer, Armstrong take top 2 spots in Gila

The last big test for Lance Armstrong before the Giro d'Italia was more than 105 miles of steep roads and windy descents in the mountains of southwestern New Mexico.

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Gipson leads Kansas State over Drexel, 68-44

Forward Marlies Gipson was a hammer inside and point guard Shalee Lehning was a security blanket everywhere else.

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Faris leads New Mexico over Nebraksa 83-71

Daniel Faris had career highs with 28 points and 13 rebounds, lifting New Mexico to an 83-71 win over scrappy Nebraska in the NIT's first round on Tuesday night.

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New Mexico moves slowly with medical marijuana law

Eighteen months after New Mexico enacted a first-of-its-kind medical marijuana law, the state is moving gingerly ahead, mindful that the closely watched program could go up in smoke because it conflicts with federal law.

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