Police have killed one suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing in a shootout and have mounted house-to-house searches for a second man.

12 bodies have been found at the site of Wednesday’s fertilizer plant explosion.

Former Albuquerque firefighter accused of laundering money for the Sinaloa drug cartel pleaded guilty Thursday to one of the federal charges against him.

Wildfire near Mayhill, NM now 90% contained.

When Google Earth’s algorithm fails, whacked-out distortions ensue.

Fort Sumner appears to have a little bit of a train derailing problem.

Siri has a record of all of the ridiculous questions you have asked her.

Georgia police officer charged with felony aggravated assault after allegedly pulling a gun on a customer in the drive-thru line of a McDonald's.

Last night, I watched a live broadcast interview with one of the West, Texas first responders and he described a scene of carnage and chaos so horrific that his only point of reference was a horror movie. ... Today, CBS reports that between 5 and 15 people are dead, and more than 160 are injured.

An exhausted UNM pediatric medicine resident and marathon runner dived into the aftermath of the Boston marathon bombing to help; she was being treated for blood pressure and severe calf cramping when the bombs detonated.

"A Senate in the Gun Lobby’s Grip," Gabrielle Giffords' editorial in the New York Times is a must-read.

Walmart abandons efforts to build a new big box store at Coors and Montaño. And there was much rejoicing.

Jack Ehn reports on New Mexico's economic drought for the New Mexico Mercury.

Local zinester, gallerist and musician Marya Errin Jones interviews the founder of Tom Tom Magazine, the first publication entirely devoted to female drummers.

Photographer Liz Wolfe's work juxtaposes beauty and fear in a way that seems appropriate on this day.

Prog-rock power trio Rush (finally) gets inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: "We will make them give us light. ..."

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The Sunport is beefing up security after the Boston Marathon bombings. Because that's what they do when pretty much anything happens.

ABQ City Council: We ain't gonna buy your guns.

The EPA says that Albuquerque residents can look forward to drinking water with "high energy additives" in the future.

There is Spanish in baseball.

Wounded Saudi national who was tackled and taken into custody after the Boston Marathon bombings is found guilty. Of being Saudi. But nothing else.

Anti-government conspiracy nut Alex Jones knows who really bombed the marathon! Spoiler alert: He thinks the government did it. As part of a conspiracy. Because he is a nut.

Weiner rises again! (No, I don't care about this. Yes, I only included it for the dick joke.)

And the gun bill looks like it's going to die.

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While the attack at the Boston Marathon is still being investigated, the stories have already started rolling in concerning the human cost, putting names and faces with the sobering numbers.

In the aftermath of an event like this, there are so many angles to take. And while there are reporters who are digging into the whos and whats of motive, perpetrators, and so on, it can be somewhat reassuring to see the kindness of people in uniting to overcome. There were the initial reports of people running straight from the finish line of the marathon to the hospital to give blood (something that is always in short supply after a tragedy. There was Patton Oswalt's reminder that mankind's goodness has almost always outweighed those who would do harm. And there was, of course, a nod to Mr. Rogers.

This taking place at a sporting event, though, there were uniting factors beyond the above-mentioned. The Boston Bruins have postponed their next game, originally scheduled to take place on Monday night. The Boston Celtics have canceled their last home game of the season, originally schedule for Tuesday night. And more than the logical steps of Boston stepping up security and delaying or canceling events, there have been showings of support from near and far.

Chicago—no stranger to misery in regard to sports, nor in terms of tragedy in their own streets—showed unity in their newspaper. New York had monuments that were displayed quickly and will, presumably, show much more support, both emotionally and financially. Even the London Marathon, amidst worries of their own, showed mental fortitude.

When disaster strikes, whether man-made or nature-related, there are so many different ways in which people react. It's incredible to see the world of sports doing what they can to contribute to the good.

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The Department of Corrections wants to move their Albuquerque-area parole office from Nob Hill to the Plaza Maya building downtown.

Alamogordo is a haven for Africanized, "killer" bees.

There's a cow problem in Rio Rancho.

There are rat-sized, tire-eating, meningitis-spreading SNAILS in Miami-Dade county.

Here's a link to the Boston Herald coverage of the marathon bombs. Here is a summary of what we actually know at this time.

A Marine helicopter crashed near the border of North Korea.

A large earthquake occurred in the border region of Pakistan and Iran.

One of the founders of Pirate Bay has been charged with hacking into a bank.

Important revelations from a French scientist on the necessity of bras and their relation to boob firmness.

It's "Michele Bachmann is a kook" time again.

Calling this a "phone" doesn't seem right.

Tycho Brahe's nose. And his moose.

Remembering Albuquerque's Dingo Bar.

20 years ago this month the demolition of Kowloon Walled City began.

Abortion Doctor’s murder trial becomes a political firestorm.

Happy Tax Day! Here are some tips to help you meet the midnight deadline.

A Missouri school gets parent approval as teachers receive training to carry concealed firearms.

La Santa Muerte becomes the new face of drug dens throughout New Mexico.

Congrats Adam Scott! You won The Masters!

Justin Bieber hopes that Anne Frank would have been a belieber.

6-year-old killed in car accident on I-40.

Happy 30th Birthday Disneyland Tokyo!

Teen abortion clinic worker is the latest to testify in murder trial of Kermit Gosnell.

North Korea reportedly warned Japan that Tokyo would be the first target if Pyongyang decides to play its nuclear card.

New study by a UNM professor claims to be able to predict which convicted criminals will reoffend after they’re released from jail.

Cyber thieves target owners of bitcoins.

Balloon Fiesta park gets a makeover.

A man who repeatedly used phony credentials to sneak into New York City's jails may get his wish to do more time.

RIP Paolo Soleri.

Due to the lack of tablet sales and lack of Windows 8 enthusiasm, PC sales are in a tailspin.

So, on top of worrying about getting in an accident, now I have to worry about my airbag shooting shrapnel in my face?

Yeah, it may look a little suspicious if you remove your items from your home a week before it explodes ...

Identity theft mastermind pleads guilty.

Albuquerque is the proud owner of its first, its one and only, its very own breast milk bank?

Xavier McAfee was arrested again; is there another celebrity in town with an important script lingering in their car?

I know some people like to test items before they buy them, but this puts a whole new spin on going above and beyond, poor guy.

Gov. Martinez is bringing in big bucks for her re-election campaign.

UNM's Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter has been suspended due to an alleged sexual assault. That sounds familiar. Really familiar.

To the world's jerkiest vandal: Please stop stealing the handlebars off of ghost bikes.

Two border patrol agents are on trial for forcing drug runners to eat marijuana, then setting their clothes on fire. Then letting them go.

Nature's super-villain, the bed bug, has a super-weakness.

Breaking Bad has been great, the best ever really, but our supply of the good stuff won't last much longer. What to do? Better call Saul!

Brad Paisley and LL Cool J have teamed up to end racism! With a really terrible song. That includes the lyric "If you don't judge my gold chains / I'll forget the iron chains."

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North Korea can bomb Portland.

Uhps, sorry, you're pregnant.

If I ever buy a ferret in place of a dog just slap me.

John Wesley Coleman ladies and gentlemen.

No lawyers here.

Is Gawker a right wing.

An appropriate Thatcher obit.

Thatcher obits are going to keep coming, get used to it.

Nothing compares to a Caddyshack supreme court reference.

Pablo Neruda was murdered. Llamas, wolves, killing.

Somebody put together a collection of Let's Make a Deal prizes by make.

On this day in 1937 Carl Perkins was born.

Remembering Margaret Thatcher.

The Chernin Group makes $500 million bid for Hulu.

Local pediatrician is dedicated to helping children who are victims of abuse.

In an effort to thwart scalpers, Kid Rock is scalping his own concert tickets.

The New Mexico Chile Advertising Act requires full disclosure on whether the chiles are “New Mexican” or not.

New Mexico treasure hunters beware! You have now been warned that finders may not be keepers.

Facebook to charge for messages sent outside of your network.

“Calvin and Hobbes” get gritty remake in new fan film.

Roger Ebert passed away yesterday at the age of 70.

Fidel Castro advises good ol’ buddy North Korea not to go to war.

UNM says Alford owes them $1 million.

KFC is going boneless. (Don’t you dare go boneless on me, Shawn.)

A team of scientists at Oxford University have printed what could be the predecessors to usable synthetic human tissue.

Two different bombs found at state parks across New Mexico.

Finally! Proof that walking is just as good for as you running (I loathe running).

If you haven’t seen the all-clucking version of “Hey Ho” as done by the Chickeneers, you are missing out.

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People wore blindfolds and costumes to visually protest the lack of labeling requirements for genetically-modified foods, Tuesday March 26, 2013, at the Center for Spiritual Living

Around 200 people, some wearing blindfolds and vegetable costumes, attended “What’s on Our Plates?” last week, a community forum in northeast Albuquerque.

Organizers say the purpose of the meeting was to inform the public about genetically-engineered (GE) foods and push the city for legislation that would require companies to label genetically-engineered foods.

Yong Jung Cho, field organizer for Food & Water Watch, said the forum is just one of many of an ongoing campaign to make labeling of GE food mandatory by law.

“There are no long-term studies proving that genetically engineered foods are safe for human consumption or for the environment and yet the Federal Drug Administration still doesn’t require labeling. However at the heart of the issue is consumers deserve the right to know what we are eating and what we are feeding our families.”

Genetically engineered crops are created by transferring genetic material from one organism into another to create specific traits, such as resistance to treatment with herbicides… or to make a plant produce its own pesticides to repel insects.

Some of the most common genetically-engineered foods are corn, alfalfa, cotton and soybeans. In 1992, the FDA approved Calgene’s Flavr Savr™ tomatoes making it the first genetically modified food to be sold in U.S. stores.

Earlier this year the New Mexico State Senate voted down a bill that if passed would have made it mandatory for companies to label of genetically-engineered food throughout the state.

However, the city of Santa Fe passed a resolution about two weeks ago making it mandatory to label foods that contain genetically-engineered food products.

Cupid's arrow pierces woman at Taylor Ranch Dog Park. Okay, okay, it was actually a father-and-son archery practice mishap. She'll be okay, and the bow enthusiasts aren't facing any criminal charges.

Charlize Theron, Seth MacFarlane and Sarah Silverman will visit New Mexico this summer to film Western comedy A Million Ways to Die in the West.

The Movoto Blog names Burque one of America's worst-dressed cities. Since their criteria was based on density of high-end clothing, jewelry and shoe stores and alteration shops, I call bourgeois bullshit.

CNET publishes a steamy ode to our burg's abandoned locomotive shops.

Gawker covers New Mexican toe terror.

Bees rock logic, yo.

Daniel Barreto creates tree houses that make me wish I were an elf.

The next battle in the New Mexico water wars has begun: Carlsbad issues a "priority call" to stop Roswell and Artesia from pumping groundwater.

Round about we go, arguing about a roundabout. Perhaps some circular logic is in order?

The AP style book agrees: People aren't illegal.

The ACLU wants to make sure the Albuquerque Police Oversight Commission actually listens to its constituents.

The mean old Germans took Justin Bieber's monkey away!

C'mon guys, we ran out of "tickle-me-Elmo" jokes months ago. This stuff is just depressing now.

Now, let Yogi Okie Dokie entertain and unsettle you.