New Mexico News Digest

January 21, 2018 05:25 PM

Good afternoon. Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up today in New Mexico. Questions about today's coverage plans are welcome, and should be directed to 505-822-9022 or apalbuquerque@ap.org

This information is not for publication or broadcast, and these coverage plans are subject to change. Expected stories may not develop, or late-breaking and more newsworthy events may take precedence. Advisories, digests and digest advisories will keep you up to date. All times are Mountain.

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SANTA FE RIVER

SANTA FE, N.M. — The long-running restoration and trail project along the Santa Fe River is moving along. In November, Santa Fe County started construction on a mile-long stretch of the River Trail between Frenchy's Field and Siler Road and expects the work to be complete by July. SENT: 130 words. UPCOMING: 300 words, AP Photos.

WOMENS MARCH

LAS VEGAS — Thousands of people poured into a football stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday, the anniversary of women's marches around the world, to cap off a weekend of global demonstrations that promised to continue building momentum for equality, justice and an end to sexual harassment. SENT: 750 words, AP Photos, AP Video.

ALSO:

— FORMER UFC FIGHTER ARRESTED: Sandoval County Sheriff's officials say a former UFC fighter has been arrested in Rio Rancho.

— HUMAN REMAINS FOUND: Bernalillo County Sheriff's officials say they're investigating the discovery of a dead body in northeast Albuquerque.

SPORTS:

BKC--T25-TOP 25 REWIND

RALEIGH, N.C. — The losses piled up for some prominent teams in the AP Top 25 in the past week. The list includes three top-10 teams — No. 4 Oklahoma, No. 7 Wichita State and No. 8 Texas Tech — that lost twice. By Aaron Beard. SENT: 650 words, AP Photos.