The Albuquerque Tribune (Albuquerque, NM) articles from June 2000, page 11

The Albuquerque Tribune (Albuquerque, NM) archives from June 2000

Actor Swayze crashesplane en route to N.M.(Local News)
June 2, 2000... Byline: Staff and wire reports PRESCOTT, ARIZ. En route from California to his home in Las Vegas, N.M., actor Patrick Swayze crashed his twin-engine private airplane but came out of the incident unharmed. "Me and my dogs walked away...

UPDATE.(Sports)
June 2, 2000... Byline: Staff and wire reports Tennis: Lobo senior Matt Amgwerd was named to the Intercollegiate Tennis Association second-team All-American squad, the Mountain West Conference announced Thursday. Amgwerd earned All-Amercian status by...

GOP incumbents say party uses PAC donations against them.
June 2, 2000... Byline: Gilbert Gallegos GGALLEGOS@ABQTRIB.COM / 823-3670 A wealthy California donor has contributed at least $40,000 to two New Mexico political action committees, which are using some of the money to support several candidates for the...

A question of justice.
June 1, 2000... Byline: Rick A. Maese rmaese@abqtrib.com / 823-3687 Crowd at rally wants DA to pursue an open hearing for teen suspect, to put public's concerns about the death of Demetrius Sims to rest Deborah Cooper didn't know Demetrius Sims or...

Human-caused Viveash Fire loses its punch.
June 1, 2000... Byline: Staff and wire reports PECOS The Viveash Fire near Pecos slowed considerably overnight, aided by lower temperatures and higher humidity, officials said. Fire officials also confirmed this morning that the fire was caused by...

Forecast rain may bring relief.
June 1, 2000... Relief for parched and feverish forest firefighters is on the way, according to a National Weather Service forecaster. As soon as this evening, a typical summer pattern of late afternoon thunderstorms could dump rain in random places...

Experts:Fire poses little threat to water supply.
June 1, 2000... Byline: Lowry McAllen lmcallen@abqtrib.com / 823-3625 SANTA FE Santa Fe and Las Vegas officials feel confident they can meet their cities' water demands even if the Viveash Fire were to destroy the forests in the two mountain watersheds...

Two Democrats want unenviable task of taking on Joe Skeen.
June 1, 2000... Byline: Barry Massey The Associated Press VOTE 2000 Two Democrats want an assignment that some politicians might consider a campaign version of "Mission: Impossible": trying to unseat a 20-year incumbent congressman. Mike...

Runnels calls for Montoya to disclose money source.
June 1, 2000... Byline: Barry Massey The Associated Press SANTA FE Democrat Mike Runnels is raising questions about the sources of campaign money of his 2nd Congressional District opponent, Michael Montoya. Montoya, the state treasurer, has loaned...

Domenici undergoes successful neck surgery.(Local News)
June 1, 2000... Byline: Staff and wire reports IN BRIEF Sen. Pete Domenici underwent surgery today to relieve pressure on nerves in his neck and was resting comfortably after the procedure, his office said today. Domenici is expected to be...

Mental slip trips Hughes 5th-grader at spelling bee.
June 1, 2000... Byline: Jan Jonas jjonas@abqtrib.com / 823-3627 WASHINGTON A slip of the lip ended Ronald Shaw's trip to the Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee. Shaw, the fifth-grader from Marie Hughes Elementary School who is representing The...

Monument status for Tent Rocks to be considered.
June 1, 2000... Byline: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS COCHITI PUEBLO Sandoval County officials are considering a resolution that urges Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt to designate the Tent Rocks area near Cochiti Pueblo as a national monument. "The county...

Forest Service closing most Sandia trails for fire danger.
June 1, 2000... Byline: Lowry McAllen lmcallen@abqtrib.com / 823-3625 There are too many wildfires, too many firefighters at work, too little moisture in the piney woods. All of which means most Sandia Mountain trails will be closed by the U.S....

Fourth man arrested in officer assault.
June 1, 2000... Byline: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ROWE Police have arrested a fourth man in the beating of a Forest Service officer during the weekend. State Police and San Miguel County sheriff's deputies arrested Caesar Mendes, 28, at a roadblock near...

Moves are harder on pets; extra love is required.
June 1, 2000... Byline: Jen Barol and Pasha Moving to a different house or apartment is more than loading up furniture and dishes and trekking them to another spot. Relocation might be necessary for you, but it brings with it a new environment with...

One in four N.M. bosses hiring summer help.(Business)
June 1, 2000... Byline: Staff and wire reports LOCAL & REGIONAL Almost one in four employers in New Mexico plan to hire more workers this summer, according to a recent survey. Statewide, 24 percent of firms plan to increase payrolls during the...

US West begins high-speed Web connection.(Business)
June 1, 2000... Byline: TODAY TOP STORY By Sue Vorenberg svorenberg@abqtrib.com / 823-3678 US West's much anticipated rollout of high-speed Internet service has started. The company on Wednesday introduced its asynchronous digital subscriber line...

PNM files 'road map to competition' with PRC.(Business)
June 1, 2000... Byline: OTHER BUSINESS NEWS By Sue Vorenberg svorenberg@abqtrib.com / 823-3678 Public Service Company of New Mexico has filed its deregulation proposal with the state Public Regulation Commission. The utility is breaking into a...

EDITORIALS.(Insight and Opinion)
June 1, 2000... The Tribune recommends District attorney Judges LAST OF FIVE The Tribune today completes its endorsements in the June 6 primary elections. We are recommending only in contested races in which Albuquerque-area voters have a say. ...

Ex-Lobo coach's Longhorns hook lead at NCAA golf tourney.(Sports)
June 1, 2000... Byline: STAFF REPORTS The Lobos were satisfied with their opening round at the NCA men's golf tournament, but their former coach had to be even more pleased. The University of New Mexico golfers were tied for fifth place today...

Grizzlies introduce Lowe as coach.(Sports)
June 1, 2000... Byline: Staff and wire reports IN BRIEF VANCOUVER, British Columbia For the fifth time in six basketball seasons, the Vancouver Grizzlies have a new coach. This time the choice is Sidney Lowe, who was officially introduced today at a...

Middle school golf club teaches kids more than just the game.(Sports)
June 1, 2000... Byline: Sean McAfee It started as a way to get a few kids involved in after-school activities. It's on the way to becoming much more. When John Nuttall started a golf club at Mountain View Middle School last November, he was...

Middle school athletes need more than a Pepsi.(Sports)
June 1, 2000... Byline: Richard Stevens The "new generation" that Pepsi attempts to link to its soft drinks has a special meaning for a couple of administrators involved with Albuquerque Public Schools athletics. The new generation that Pepsi is...

Dodgers' injuries, roster moves will shake up the Dukes again.(Sports)
June 1, 2000... Byline: WIRE REPORTS A wide range of Dodgers moves completed or expected will have a big effect on the Albuquerque Dukes as they begin a four-game homestand tonight. Bottom line: The Dukes are losing catcher Paul LoDuca and infielder...

Campbell gets U.S. Open berth.(Sports)
June 1, 2000... Byline: Staff and wire reports IN BRIEF FAR HILLS, N.J. Michael Campbell of New Zealand, who won four times on the European and Australasian tours earlier this year, was offered a special exemption Wednesday to play in the U.S. Open....

SWAT team uses tear gas to end standoff.(Local News)
June 1, 2000... Byline: Staff and wire reports IN BRIEF An Albuquerque Police Department SWAT team used tear gas this morning to end a three-hour standoff with a Northeast Heights man after a domestic dispute Wednesday night. Jimmy McBroom, 50,...

Police arrest suspect in three bank robberies.(Local News)
June 1, 2000... Byline: Staff and wire reports iN BRIEF An Albuquerque man was charged Wednesday with robbing three separate Wells Fargo Banks from Feb. 10 through May 18. At each bank, a robber handed tellers notes demanding money. In each...

Lee's attorneys: Feds can't salvage warrant.(Local News)
June 1, 2000... Byline: Staff and wire reports IN BRIEF Wen Ho Lee's attorneys are arguing federal prosecutors have all but admitted that the search warrant used to collect evidence from Lee's home was unconstitutional. In the latest court...

NMHU economic center gets federal funds.(Business)
June 1, 2000... Byline: Staff and wire reports LOCAL & REGIONAL New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas has been awarded $850,000 in federal funding to build an economic development center. The Economic Development Administration will award...

Tech-skills agency starts its fund-raiser.(Business)
June 1, 2000... Byline: Staff and wire reports LOCAL & REGIONAL The Global Recovery Development Foundation is beginning its annual membership and fund-raising campaign. Formed in 1999, the nonprofit GRD is seeking $913,000 in public and private...

Italian counsul-general visiting N.M. to talk trade.(Business)
June 1, 2000... Byline: Staff and wire reports LOCAL & REGIONAL The consul-general of Italy will explore trade with New Mexico during a three-day visit to the state June 6-8. Massimo Roseigno, who is based in Los Angeles, is the second-ranking...