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In this Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, photo, Zavian Tate, a student at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, pushes a large Amazon Dash button, in Birmingham, Ala. The large Dash buttons are part of the city's campaign to lure Amazon's second headquarters to Birmingham. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Wooing Amazon with sun, fun … and giant buttons

By MATT O'BRIEN - Associated Press

State auditor questions charter school administrators’ trips

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New Mexico State Auditor Tim Keller speaks to a supporter in Albuquerque while waiting for election returns for the Albuquerque mayor's race, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. Unofficial results show Keller, a Democrat, and Albuquerque City Council Dan Lewis, a Republican, won the top two spots Tuesday in Albuquerque's mayoral race. Both will face each other in a Nov. 14 runoff. (AP Photo/Russell Contreras)

The Latest: Paid sick leave proposal fails in Albuquerque

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State Auditor Tim Keller, an Albuquerque mayoral candidate, speaks to voters during a forum at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque, N.M. on Sept. 19, 2017. Seven candidates are vying to become the next mayor of New Mexico's largest city amid rising crime and pressures to revamp the Albuquerque Police Department. (AP Photo/Russell Contreras)

Tim Keller, Dan Lewis in runoff for Albuquerque mayor

By RUSSELL CONTRERAS - Associated Press

12th Judicial District Attorney John Suggs, right, and other members of the New Mexico District Attorneys' Association discuss proposed changes to the state's bail reform rules during a news conference in Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017. In response to a request for suggestions from the New Mexico Supreme Court, the association has submitted some proposed changes to the rules to address problems being experienced in judicial districts across the state. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan)

Supporters: Risk assessment key to bail reform in New Mexico

By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN - Associated Press

Rep. Antonio &quot;Moe&quot; Maestas, left, co-chair of the legislative criminal justice reform subcommittee, talks about the challenges of dealing with low-risk offenders during a meeting in Albuquerque, N.M., Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017. The panel heard from Bernalillo County District Attorney Raul Torrez about rising crime rates in New Mexico's most populous area and the challenges his office has in managing its caseload. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan)

Prosecutor tells lawmakers: ‘You have to act now’ on reform

By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 11, 2015 file photo, police gather outside of City Hall while searching for a gunman in Albuquerque, N.M. Records show seven Albuquerque beat police officers were among the city's top 25 salary earners last year and made more than the mayor thanks to overtime. An analysis by The Associated Press of the city of Albuquerque's top earners found that seven police officers took in at least $124,000 in 2016. Mayor Richard Berry earned $103,900. (AP Photo/Mary Hudetz, File)

AP Analysis: 7 Albuquerque officers earned $124K or more

By RUSSELL CONTRERAS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010, file photo, Pete Domenici, former Senator from New Mexico, speaks at the Buttonwood Gathering, in New York. Domenici, who became a power broker in the Senate for his work on the federal budget and energy policy, has died. Domenici was 85. The law firm of Pete Domenici Jr., the senator's son, confirms that the former lawmaker died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, in Albuquerque but did not provide any details. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

Son: Pete Domenici, former GOP senator, has died

By Russell Contreras and Morgan Lee - Associated Press

Albuquerque seeks to become site for new Amazon headquarters

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US agency says Albuquerque may have to repay grants

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FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2011 file photo, Tim Cordova, 41 and his wife, Sandra, 51, talk with other homeless people during a 'life recovery&quot; program at Joy Junction shelter in Albuquerque, N.M. Joy Junction founder Jeremy Reynalds said late Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017, that the city of Albuquerque has pulled out as a sponsor for his group's annual pre-Thanksgiving Dinner over criticism of Mayor Richard Berry. (AP Photo/Russell Contreras, file)

Advocate: Albuquerque not helping with homeless Thanksgiving

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In this Aug. 2, 2017, file photo, Attorney General Jeff Sessions speaks in Columbus, Ohio. Sessions moved Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, to again punish so-called sanctuary cities, this time threatening to deny federal crime-fighting resources to four cities beset by violence if they don’t step up efforts to help detain and deport people living in the country illegally. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

The Latest: Albuquerque mayor disputes ‘sanctuary’ label

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New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez holds up one of the many blankets made by a volunteer for children who will be coming through a new receiving center operated by social workers, during a tour with the state Children, Youth and Families Department in Albuquerque, N.M., Friday, July 21, 2017. As a former prosecutor, the two-term Republican governor said children who are taken into state protective custody following trouble within their homes need a safe place where they can feel comfortable while social workers and other authorities sort out their cases or work to find foster families. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan)

New Mexico hopes to ease transition for children in custody

By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN - Associated Press

FILE- In this June 28, 2017, file photo, protesters holds signs as they gather for a demonstration on the University of Cincinnati campus demanding that a white former police officer be tried a third time in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black motorist in Cincinnati. As cities and towns host July 4th parades and fireworks shows, some minority residents are expressing mixed feelings about the holiday used to reaffirm the country's founding based on equality and civil liberties. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Fourth of July brings mixed feelings for some minorities

By RUSSELL CONTRERAS - Associated Press

FILE- In this June 28, 2017, file photo, protesters holds signs as they gather for a demonstration on the University of Cincinnati campus demanding that a white former police officer be tried a third time in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black motorist in Cincinnati. As cities and towns host July 4th parades and fireworks shows, some minority residents are expressing mixed feelings about the holiday used to reaffirm the country's founding based on equality and civil liberties. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

July Fourth holiday brings mixed feelings for minorities

By RUSSELL CONTRERAS - Associated Press

The Kimo Theater is seen on historic Route 66 in downtown Albuquerque, N.M., Monday, Aug. 1, 2016. Albuquerque was one of 16 New Mexico towns and cities to recently receive accreditation from the National Main Street Center setting up more possible funding for revitalizing downtowns. (AP Photo/Russell Contreras)

Albuquerque news crew has vehicle stolen while reporting on local crime wave

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

In this May 19, 2017 photos, flamenco dancer Emi Grimm performs during a show at Tablao Flamenco in Albuquerque, N.M. An annual flamenco festival organized by the world-renowned National Institute of Flamenco is celebrating its 30th anniversary in Albuquerque. On some nights, the artists will finish the evening at Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque, a new venue at a hotel in the city's Old Town where dancers and musician give spontaneous performances. (AP Photo/Russell Contreras)

International flamenco festival set to mark 30 years

By RUSSELL CONTRERAS - Associated Press

Construction industry booms in New Mexico

By BRUCE KRASNOW - Associated Press

Driver sentenced in shooting that killed Albuquerque teen

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Albuquerque eyes security cameras on Route 66 crime area

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