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Federal judge delays hearing on New Mexico drilling lawsuit

The Gallup Independent reported Wednesday that the chief district judge for New Mexico listed numerous reasons for the delay, including…

September 6, 2019

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Colorado asks EPA to lower state’s air rating

Businesses say added regulation would be harmful

September 6, 2019

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Six cases of the mumps being investigated in Bernalillo County

New Mexico Department of Health officials say the patients range in age from 7 to 41. Mumps is a highly…

September 5, 2019

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Colorado county to pay $2.45M to settle 2014 inmate death

The Denver Post reports that Arapahoe County commissioners approved the largest settlement of its kind by the county in at…

September 5, 2019

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Brew the years: Beer fans ‘CANvention’ opens in New Mexico

“We’d go to junior high and trade beer cans,” says Scoglietti, now 57. “Today, I do it all the time.”…

September 5, 2019

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Nevada state panel upholds permit for huge open pit mine

Nevada Environmental Commission Chairman Jim Gans listens to some of the eight hours of testimony at an appeal hearing Wednesday…

September 5, 2019

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Police: New Mexico man robbed his mother, stole her car

The Santa Fe New Mexican reports 43-year-old Cecilio “Leon” Vigil was arrested Sunday after a high-speed chase in Española. According…

September 5, 2019

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Report: Albuquerque has spent $300K on image campaign

KOB-TV reports more than $312,000 has been spent on merchandise connected to the One Albuquerque campaign since Mayor Tim Keller…

September 5, 2019

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Arizona bans hunting contests for killing wildlife predators

The Governor’s Regulatory Review Council voted 6-0 Wednesday to approve a rule initiated by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission.…

September 5, 2019

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$8 million diverted from Colorado military base for border

The military said Wednesday a planned space control facility at Peterson is among 127 projects that will be delayed or…

September 4, 2019

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Denver enforces firmer regulations on short-term rentals

The Denver Post reports that city officials have distributed primary residence affidavits to ensure rentals are not illegal. Officials said…

September 4, 2019

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Drug overdose deaths on the rise in New Mexico

The Health Department reported Wednesday that overall drug overdose deaths among residents rose more than 9% from 491 in 2017…

September 4, 2019

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$125M for New Mexico defense projects going to border wall

Members of the New Mexico congressional delegation were informed Wednesday of the Department of Defense’s decision. Funding is expected to…

September 4, 2019

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Colorado, oil-rich Weld County reach agreement on rules

The state Oil and Gas Conservation Commission on Wednesday released the text of the agreement , outlining deadlines for drilling…

September 4, 2019

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Firing of doctor sets off fight about assisted suicide law

Centura Health, a Christian-affiliated health system in Colorado and Kansas, fired Dr. Barbara Morris last week after she and her…

September 4, 2019

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Rangers investigate illegal fireworks show on Colorado peak

KCNC-TV in Denver reports the fireworks were set off Sunday atop Mount Evans, the state’s 14th tallest at 14,264 feet…

September 4, 2019

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Environmentalists want New Mexico mine’s return blocked

The Gallup Independent reports the Multicultural Alliance for a Safe Environment and Amigos Bravos have asked the New Mexico Court…

September 4, 2019

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Colorado State Fair sees increased attendance this year

The Pueblo Chieftain reports that fair General Manager Scott Stoller said the fair held in Pueblo recorded 466,380 visitors, which…

September 4, 2019

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Authorities investigate decomposed body found in Colorado

The Aspen Times reports the decomposed body discovered last month was within a 10-mile radius of an area where a…

September 4, 2019

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New Mexico seeks to end ranching lease to Jeffrey Epstein

First-year Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard scheduled a morning news conference Wednesday to announce the cancellation of two leases to…

September 4, 2019

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Family of slain New Mexico Tejano singer start memorial fund

The Santa Fe New Mexican reports family members of Ernestine Saucedo have started a fund to provide scholarships to graduating…

September 4, 2019

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Leading Democrat ends Senate bid now that Hickenlooper is in

Former Colorado state Sen. Mike Johnston, a Democrat, has dropped his bid to challenge U.S. Sen Cory Gardner.Associated Press file…

September 3, 2019

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Grant aims to boost number of Navajos studying neuroscience

The schools recently were awarded a $1.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health. Kathleen Rogers and Roberta Diaz…

September 3, 2019

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Adams County OKs tougher oil and gas rules; industry objects

The Adams County commissioners unanimously approved a requirement that new wells be at least 1,000 feet from homes, twice the…

September 3, 2019