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New Mexico agencies compete with private sector for workers

The Albuquerque Journal reports that state agencies are competing with strong demand in the private sector for workers, especially in…

November 3, 2019

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Colorado to vote on sports betting, and water could benefit

Colorado Rep. Alec Garnett, D-Denver, is co-sponsoring a proposal in the Legislature to dedicate a limited revenue stream from legalized…

November 3, 2019

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‘Wizard Rock’ that disappeared from Arizona forest returns

Prescott National Forest officials said a forest employee on patrol Friday noticed that the 1-ton boulder dubbed “Wizard Rock” had…

November 3, 2019

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Police: Couple arrested, suspected in more than 20 robberies

Police said 31-year-old Mathis Laau and 20-year-old Jasmine Montoya were arrested Thursday on suspicion of multiple counts of crimes that…

November 3, 2019

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Authorities: Officer opens fire after driver pulls knife

State police said the officer shot Benjamin Diaz on Friday morning west of Alamogordo. They said Diaz had emerged from…

November 2, 2019

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Boulder homicide suspect dies in confrontation with police

The woman, whose name hasn’t been released, called police Friday afternoon to report the man had left her home with…

November 2, 2019

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New Mexico fight over Epstein grazing leases settled

The State Land Office announced Friday that Cypress Inc., a company associated with Epstein, has dropped its claims over the…

November 2, 2019

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Woman accused of killing young daughter appears in court

Ruby King says she traveled from Texas to see Kelly Turner in court on Friday for a procedural hearing. It…

November 2, 2019

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No citation for woman who put hurt bobcat in car near child

KCNC-TV in Denver reports Colorado Parks and Wildlife decided not to cite the woman, who spotted the injured adult male…

November 2, 2019

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Trial begins for Colorado man charged in fiancee’s death

A jury was seated earlier in the day for the trial of Patrick Frazee, 33, who pleaded not guilty to…

November 2, 2019

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Navajo police academy bolsters officer ranks

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said the Friday graduation ceremony was held at the Chinle Community Center in Arizona. The…

November 2, 2019

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U.S. awards $40M grant to New Mexico for student literacy

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office announced the U.S. Department of Education’s grant award, saying it will be paid out over…

November 2, 2019

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Colorado school dean pleads not guilty in 2 cases

The Sentinel reported Thursday that 31-year-old Tushar Rae was charged Oct. 21 with three felonies and one misdemeanor in Arapahoe…

November 1, 2019

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New Mexico man gets life for family killings as a teen

Judge Alisa Hart issued 22-year-old Nehemiah Griego’s long-awaited sentence Friday, saying he could become eligible for parole after 30 years.…

November 1, 2019

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Organizers call 2019 international balloon fiesta a success

The annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta drew an estimated 866,414 guest visits over nine days, as hundreds of pilots from…

November 1, 2019

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Colorado climber suffers frostbite, has legs amputated

KDVR-TV reports that Colorado Springs resident Nick Noland mistakenly went off the main trail while descending Mount Shavano. Noland says…

November 1, 2019

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Man pleads guilty in connection with CSU student’s death

The Coloradoan reports that 22-year-old Colemann Carver entered his plea Thursday and is expected to receive a deferred term when…

November 1, 2019

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Former Fort Carson soldier found guilty in Colorado homicide

The Colorado Springs Gazette reported Thursday that 21-year-old Tyler Lee Wheeler was convicted Thursday after fatally shooting 20-year-old Kenyatta Horne…

November 1, 2019

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New Mexico prepares to harvest U.S. Capitol Christmas tree

After nearly a year of planning, the tree will be cut down Nov. 6 during a ceremony in the Carson…

November 1, 2019

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Coors to close Denver office

Company plans to make big investment at brewing plant in Golden

October 31, 2019

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New Mexico reading, math scores below national average

New Mexico’s fourth grade and eighth grade students’ test scores in math and reading on the latest Nation’s Report Card…

October 31, 2019

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Parade of Lights will honor veterans

‘A Salute to Hometown Heroes’ is theme for event

October 31, 2019

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Colorado digital ID just weeks away, governor says

Gov. Jared Polis announced Wednesday that residents can create the ID by scanning their driver’s license into an app called…

October 31, 2019

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Father convicted of making children panhandle money for drugs

Authorities said all three children of 39-year-old James Stewart Sr. testified against their father, who could face up to 51…

October 31, 2019