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Deputies: New Mexico woman gave pot candy to daughter

The Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that Sylvia Rubio was arrested following an investigation that began in November.…

January 31, 2018

Folk Art Market in Santa Fe welcomes new artists, embraces ‘irreverence’

Indigenous artisans, who are part of the weaving network Crafts Kalimantan, organize their wares during the 12th annual International Folk…

January 31, 2018

Trump warns of immigration peril, touts economy in address

President touts accomplishments of first year in office

Colorado health officials can’t support gas drilling within 500 feet

The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel reports the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment previously made recommendations in August on…

Power agency interested in SunZia transmission project

Developers of the SunZia transmission project say they and the Western Area Power Administration have reached an agreement that includes…

Report: Violent crimes cases filed in New Mexico increase

The Santa Fe New Mexican reports more than 16,800 new criminal cases were filed in district courts from July 2016…

Legal challenge targets New Mexico driver’s license system

Former Santa Fe Mayor David Coss, middle, announces a lawsuit on Monday in Santa Fe, N.M., accusing the state of…

Navajo Nation plans second utility-scale solar farm

The second phase will produce the same amount of energy as the first – about 27 megawatts, or enough to…

January 27, 2018

California governor pushes for 5M zero-emission cars

The ambitious proposal to transform California’s car culture comes as Brown begins his final year in office and works to…

January 26, 2018

Taking a look at what didn’t happen this week

Not real Charles Schumer Received $500k Donation From Pro-Illegal Alien Group Just Before Vote The facts Schumer did not receive…

January 26, 2018

Flu widespread across U.S. for third consecutive week

Associated Press file<br><br>Ana Martinez, a medical assistant at the Sea Mar Community Health Center, gives a patient a flu shot…

January 26, 2018

Killing of Colorado deputy leads to 1 arrest, search for 2

Deputy Heath Gumm, 31, and other deputies were responding to a disturbance about 8 miles north of downtown Denver when…

N.M. budget rebound may restore locally grown school food

Republican Rep. Jimmie Hall of Albuquerque said Thursday that $400,000 is likely to be included in this year’s House appropriations…

$Boulder moves to dismiss charges against anti-fracking activist$

Boulder moves to dismiss charges against anti-fracking activist

The Daily Camera reports Boulder’s city attorney filed a motion in municipal court to drop the charges against 54-year-old David…

Flags lowered in honor of slain Colorado deputy

7:40 a.m. Colorado’s governor has ordered all flags on state buildings lowered in honor of a sheriff’s deputy shot and…

DOJ: Bernalillo County must hand over immigration data

Bernalillo County was one of roughly two dozen jurisdictions to receive warning letters Wednesday from the Justice Department. Federal officials…

Rocky Mountain National Park nearly hits visitation record

The Coloradoan reported Wednesday that the park’s visitation last year was less than 2 percent shy of the 4.5 million…

Colorado governor releases broad plan for electric vehicles

The Denver Post reports that Hickenlooper on Wednesday said he believes the keys to economic development and cleaner air lie…

Northern Colorado utility agrees to buy wind power

Platte River Power Authority announced Tuesday that it signed an agreement with Salt Lake City-based Enyo Renewable Energy. Platte River…

Advocates working to end homelessness in Las Cruces, New Mexico

Mesilla Valley Community of Hope in Las Cruces, New Mexico, provides a place where homeless residents can transition into permanent…

Police: Toddler shot by neighbor firing gun in apartment

Police say the 1-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after being shot in the leg Tuesday night. They say…

Ex-nurse sentenced for fondling sedated patient in Colorado

The Denver Post reports that 45-year-old Thomas Mark Moore was sentenced on Tuesday for fondling a woman who went to…

New Mexico adopts national arts standards for K-12 education

The Santa Fe New Mexican reports state Public Education Secretary-designate Christopher Ruszkowski announced Tuesday that the state has adopted the…

Steamboat Springs hosts annual Weather Summit

The Steamboat Pilot & Today reports the Steamboat Ski Area is the site this week for the 29th annual Weather…

Colorado Springs settles $2.5M police discrimination lawsuit

The Gazette reports that the agreement comes six months after a federal judge ruled in the women’s favor, upholding their…

Salt Lake City says budget works out to host Olympics again

The budget estimate unveiled at the committee’s third meeting puts Utah one step closer to pursuing a bid for the…

Students give mixed reviews for sexual misconduct training

The Albuquerque Journal reports the university’s status report to the U.S. Department of Justice shows more than 75 percent of…

Albuquerque group launches effort to break ‘West Mesa Murders’ case

KRQE-TV in Albuquerque, New Mexico, reports Street Safe New Mexico plans to rent four billboards around the city in hopes…

Police: New Mexico man pulled toy gun on man for littering

Police say John Joel Robinson was arrested last week following a frantic call about a man with a gun at…