Regional News

Colorado police will not face charges in death of rapper

The Aurora Sentinel reports the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office has determined Aurora Officers Zachary Ploch and David Kaufman were…

Colorado appeals court rejects convicted murderer appeal

The Daily Sentinel reports that the ruling Thursday came in the case of 46-year-old Douglas Thames, who was convicted in…

New Mexico denies ICE request for access to workforce data

State Workforce Solutions Department Secretary Bill McCamley said he twice notified officials at Immigration and Customs Enforcement this month that…

New Mexico county wants app to track found heroin needles

Bernalillo County officials say the app is part of their push to collect data on drug use in Albuquerque and…

No charges in crash that killed Colorado state trooper

Col. Matthew Packard, chief of the Colorado State Patrol, said Thursday the driver was not impaired, was not using his…

Wildlife officials search for bear that chased hiker’s dog

The Gazette reports the man was hiking Thursday with his two dogs in the Red Rock Canyon Open Space when…

Denver, northern Colorado fall short on U.S. clean air rules

The move was expected after Democratic Gov. Jared Polis said in March the state would no longer ask for an…

Pressure mounts on Hickenlooper, but Senate is no sure bet

Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper speaks during the first of two Democratic presidential primary debates in Detroit. Pressure is mounting…

Colorado’s sustainable tourism push shows signs of success

The Colorado Sun reports the Colorado Tourism Office research released Thursday shows travelers spent $22.3 billion in 2018, a nearly…

New Mexico’s medical pot program sees more growth

The latest monthly report from the state Health Department shows the number of active patients in the program topped 76,000…

Plane spins on runway while landing at Santa Fe airport

Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Lynn Lunsford said two people were aboard the single-engine plane and that nobody was injured. Lunsford…

Arizona man baffled, amused by ‘Green Shirt Guy’ status

Alex Kack, in the green shirt at left, laughs at a protester during a vote to put a “sanctuary city”…

National forest planning spurs worries for Hispanic ranchers

The Northern New Mexico Stockman’s Association contends local managers have been unwilling to address their concerns about a proposed management…

Colorado deputy recovering after allegedly shot by homeowner

Costilla County Sheriff Undersheriff Randy Herrera says Jackie Wampler, Jr. began firing at the deputy soon after he began investigating…

Man pulled from Colorado creek dies

The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office says a call for a water rescue about 7 miles west of Boulder was made…

Colorado hate crimes nearly doubled in 2018 compared to 2017

Colorado Public Radio reports the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management recorded 185 hate crime cases in 2018…

Denver officials recommend electric scooter sidewalk ban

KUSA-TV reported Tuesday that Denver Public Works recommended the change that the city council will consider later this month. City…

Tarantula migration expected to crawl through Colorado

The Gazette reported Wednesday that the migration is expected to begin this month through early October. Officials say the Oklahoma…

Authorities: Child porn suspect posted ‘hunting guide’

Federal prosecutors have charged 29-year-old Wesley Gilreath with possessing hundreds of photos and videos of child pornography. U.S. Attorney Jason…

Surveillance video shows Colorado police shooting of teen

The Gazette reported Wednesday that the video also shows a third officer dropping an unknown item at the scene. Police…

Uruguay issues travel warning against Albuquerque, Detroit

The Latin American country also cited three cities citizens should avoid: Albuquerque, Detroit and Baltimore. Uruguay’s Foreign Ministry said in…

US Border Patrol checkpoints in New Mexico reopen

The Border Patrol announced Tuesday that the inland checkpoints that were closed earlier this year are back in operation. Officials…

Colorado deputy wounded during burglary call

The Costilla County Sheriff’s Office says the incident occurred shortly after 4 a.m. Wednesday at a rural residential area near…