Today's News

If you haven’t already, you’re going to hear a lot over the next few months about the Health Insurance Marketplace, a new and convenient way to shop for health care coverage.

The initial enrollment period kicks off on Oct. 1 and runs through March 31, 2014. During that time, the Marketplace is likely to turn into a household word, as health insurance becomes the topic of TV and radio shows, newspaper articles, Internet messages and everyday conversations.

A return to The Lab was all the Isotopes needed to right the ship.

But can they stay on course long enough to sail back into the lead of the PCL American Southern?

Albuquerque took control in the middle innings Saturday night against Nashville, pounding out 15 hits in a 12-7 win over the Sounds.

Nashville scored three times in the top of the first inning and also led 4-2 midway through the third.

But the Isotopes tied it with two runs in the bottom of the third and pulled ahead for the first time courtesy of a four-run fourth.

The Associated Press

The fate of the Luna Community College nepotism policy remains on hold for the time being.  

For several months the board of trustees has been looking at potentially changing the policy. Some, however, call it a political ploy to allow board members to favor the hiring of relatives. Meanwhile others say the policy is too restrictive and does not allow qualified applicants to have a fair chance of obtaining employment at the college if there is any relation to someone currently employed with the college — driving them to seek employment elsewhere.