BC-NM--New Mexico News Digest, NM
Good afternoon. Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up today in New Mexico.
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TOP STORIES:
EXCHANGE-EARTHSHIPS COMMUNITY
TAOS, N.M. — A community of earthships — passive solar houses made of both natural and upcycled materials such as earth-packed tires — is working to show how residents can live in sustainable housing. By Vida Volkert, Gallup Independent. SENT: 1,130 words, photos.
REDRAWING AMERICA-2020
JEFFERSON City, Mo. — The reins of political power in the U.S. for the next decade could be determined in this year's elections — not necessarily by who wins the presidency, but by thousands of lower-profile contests for state legislative seats across the country. In many states, the winners of those legislative races will have a role in drawing new districts for Congress or state legislatures based on the 2020 census. By David A. Lieb. SENT: 1,700 words, photos.
ALSO:
— PREGNANT WOMEN SYPHILIS SCREENING: State health officials are ordering physicians and other medical professionals in New Mexico to step up screening of pregnant women for syphilis.
— POLICE SHOOTING-LAWSUIT: A lawsuit accuses Albuquerque police of wrongfully killing a pipe-wielding man during a 2018 encounter in a home after officers found him hiding in a closet.
— TEXAS JUDGE-DWI CASE DISMISSED: The case against a Texas judge accused of driving under the influence was dismissed by a judge in New Mexico.
SPORTS:
BKC--AIR FORCE-NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Air Force plays New Mexico at Dreamstyle Arena.
BKC--KANSAS CITY-NEW MEXICO STATE
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Kansas City plays New Mexico State at Pan American Center.
BKN--CAVALIERS-NUGGETS
DENVER — The Denver Nuggets will be without Paul Millsap when they face Cleveland on Saturday night. The Nuggets are looking for their third straight win. UPCOMING: 650 words, photos. Game time is 9 p.m. ET.
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