Controversial author Salman Rushdie appears Despite death threats over his book "Satanic Verses," a literary heavyweight visits the small New Mexico town of Las Cruces to autograph copies. By Kate Murphy

From gym to Catholic community More than 2,200 members of Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Community remember where they used to worship and appreciate how far they have taken their parish in Santa Fe. By Kyla Proctor

SCRAP is a chance to work in theater Student-led production company at UNM gives all students, regardless of major, a hands-on chance to become involved in theater. By Sara Cobble

MySpace phenomenon Social networking sites make it easier to connect with loved ones but can cause face-to-face contact to lessen in popularity. The largest social network in North America, MySpace, was founded only five years ago. By Mary Saavedra

Scandinavian dance troupes Global DanceFest 2009 gives Albuquerque residents the chance to see contemporary dance at the 8th annual international festival at the North Fourth Art Center, mostly featuring dance companies from Scandinavia. By Sarah M. Kramer

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Albuquerque works to revitalize old Route 66 motels along Central. By Jeremy Huggard

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Street Fighter returns to United States after 10-year absence. By Aidan Turowski

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Collegiate cyclist sparks renewed focus on Lobo bicycle racing. By Jennifer Olson

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Rail Runner
is not just for commuters
Commuters have been using the Rail Runner train for commuting, but a new Saturday schedule from Belen to Santa Fe is bringing out hundreds of riders for day trips, including at the new Los Lunas Rail Runner station pictured here. By Tiffini Porter

Woman saves goat A boa constrictor was deprived of a meal, and Caryl Sharpe gained a pet goat that was going to be sacrificed because of a brain disease. "He's funny," Sharpe says. "He really enjoys living." By Matthew Cherrin Captains lead baseball success Senior Dane Hamilton, pictured here, and Matt Willett make up a huge reason for the why UNM's baseball team is off to a 22-3 start on the season and leading the NCAA statistics in several categories, including batting average, and hits. By Laura Rasmussen