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Brazos, N.M., fire chief killed in explosion days after retiring
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008
For nine years, Chief Michael Hays spent most of his life at the Brazos Canyon Volunteer Fire Department. Full story »
Bataan Death March survivor Francis Hall Van Buskirk dead at 86
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008
Francis Hall Van Buskirk, one of the last survivors of the Bataan Death March during World War II, has died. Full story »
Karen Stone, who used illness and writing to teach, dead at 62
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008
Karen G. Stone was free. She always had been. Full story »
Remembrance: Singer Sondra Isaminger was committed to meeting others' needs
Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008
It was entirely typical of Sondra Isaminger that even as she endured months of torturous treatment in Houston to fight an aggressively spreading cancer, she still found the energy and commitment to host a Bible study group there every week with her husband, John. Full story »
New Mexico's state Sen. Ben Altamirano lauded at memorial service
Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008
Senate President Ben Altamirano was remembered as a compassionate lawmaker who worked in a bipartisan fashion for programs and policies to help children and the needy of New Mexico. Full story »
University of New Mexico hantavirus researcher dies of brain cancer
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007
Terry Yates wasn't the type to let a severe form of brain cancer get him down. Full story »
St. Pius X senior Cameron Ringer died from car crash injuries
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007
Cameron Ringer's smile and engaging personality were infectious to friends and faculty at St. Pius X High School. Full story »
Roswell oil exec's 'rare' gifts helped New Mexico
Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007
Former oil executive Robert O. Anderson is being remembered by family and friends as a successful businessman who had an impeccable reputation in the oil industry. Full story »
Albuquerque restaurateur Bernice "Pete" Powdrell dead at 86
Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007
Funeral services for well-known Albuquerque restaurateur Bernice "Pete" Powdrell are scheduled for Friday. Powdrell, 86, died peacefully Sunday, his family said today. Full story »
UNM professor Galicki, who loved math and hiking, dead at 49
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007
Krzysztof "Kris" Galicki was a professor who lived and breathed math. Even some of his jokes included equations. Full story »
Brooke Astor used fortune to help others
Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007
Brooke Astor, the civic leader, philanthropist and high society fixture who gave away nearly $200 million to support New York City's great cultural institutions and a host of humbler projects, has died. She was 105.
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Remembrance: New Mexico state Sen. Michael Alarid dead at 88
Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007
As a young man, Michael Alarid would apply for a job he knew absolutely nothing about, then learn everything he could. Full story »
Remembrance: Wesley Vincent, Albuquerque bookstore owner, dead at 50
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Wesley Vincent's bookstore reflects a quiet, unconventional man with a broad interest in culture, history and spirituality, friends and family say. Full story »
Remembrance: Albuquerque author Fred Saberhagen was science fiction pioneer
Friday, July 6, 2007
Fred Saberhagen was a trailblazing author of science fiction and fantasy. Full story »
Remembrance: Charles Barnhart was devoted to serving community
Monday, July 2, 2007
Charles Barnhart was a lawyer and engineer who inspired others with his love of community service, his friends and family said today. Barnhart, who served on the City Commission from 1967 to 1971 and was chairman - the equivalent of mayor - for two years, died Thursday after a short illness. He was 85. Full story »
