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New Mexico house speaker eyes special session over terrorism

The Albuquerque Journal reports Egolf said Tuesday the special session could take place after leading lawmakers hear from law enforcement…

August 6, 2019

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Las Cruces to digitize permanent museum collection

The city of Las Cruces announced the funding Monday. The city’s museum collection includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs and more.…

August 6, 2019

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EPA official defends work on New Mexico contamination issue

EPA regional administrator Ken McQueen sent a letter to the New Mexico officials Tuesday. It was in response to concerns…

August 6, 2019

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Body found in Rocky Mountain Park believed to be Greeley man

Search teams had been looking for 37-year-old Aragorn Spaulding since Monday. Park officials say the body was found Tuesday on…

August 6, 2019

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New Mexico judge broadens medical marijuana program

The Albuquerque Journal reports the judge’s order Monday was in response to an emergency petition filed by three out-of-state residents…

August 6, 2019

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Longtime Colorado reporter John Ensslin dies at 65

Colorado Politics, where Ensslin worked, reported he was found dead in his Denver apartment Monday morning. A cause of death…

August 6, 2019

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Denver ends contracts with immigration detention companies

Supporters of the change approved Monday night – many of them newly elected – said they could not endorse sending…

August 6, 2019

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Group protests at Denver-area immigration detention center

Organizers of Monday evening’s protest outside the privately-run GEO Group center asked on Facebook that participants bring signs and noisemakers…

August 6, 2019

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New Mexico governor plans summit on domestic terrorism

The first-year governor announced Monday that she’ll bring together state legislative leaders from both political parties as well as public…

August 6, 2019

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Protest planned at Denver-area immigration detention center

Organizers of Monday evening’s protest outside the privately-run GEO Group center asked on Facebook that participants bring signs and noisemakers…

August 5, 2019

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2 armed men handcuffed at police shooting protest in Colorado Springs

At least one protester struck the men during a demonstration outside police headquarters, leading to a larger fight during which…

August 5, 2019

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United to begin flights from Denver to Hobbs, New Mexico

The Hobbs News-Sun reports the airline and Lea County officials say the flights from Hobbs will start Oct. 27. The…

August 5, 2019

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New Mexico governor says EPA failing to protect public health

The governor took aim at the federal agency in a letter sent Friday to EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler. She referred…

August 5, 2019

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Study finds more edible pot among Colorado teen users

An attendee celebrates at 4:20 p.m. by lighting up marijuana during the Mile High 420 Festival in Denver. New research…

August 5, 2019

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Gunman remains incompetent to stand trial in Colorado shooting

A judge made the determination regarding Robert Dear during a hearing Monday in Colorado Springs. Dear didn’t attend the hearing…

August 5, 2019

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Heavy rains fall on area burned by wildfire near Aspen

The Aspen Daily News reports an evacuation notice was issued to some residents of Basalt, with warnings to seek higher…

August 5, 2019

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Several New Mexico football teams struggle to find players

The falling participation rates and the fact that some schools canceling their seasons because of a lack of players have…

August 5, 2019

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Denver woman done riding her bike for now

Clerkin survived being hit by truck on deadly bikeway

August 5, 2019

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Environmentalists seek to protect dunes sagebrush lizard

A federal report says the habitat for the dunes sagebrush lizard has shrunk to only about 655 square miles in…

August 5, 2019

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Bear killed by electric shock while climbing utility pole

The Steamboat Pilot reports the incident occurred Friday southwest of Steamboat Springs. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officer Jack Taylor says…

August 4, 2019

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Replica building’s demolition upsets Tombstone history buffs

At issue is whether the replica was old enough and historic enough to merit preservation in the so-called “Town Too…

August 4, 2019

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At least 19 dead, dozens injured at El Paso Walmart

Walmart employees react after an active shooter opened fire at the store in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday.Mark Lambie/The El…

August 3, 2019

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Albuquerque reacts to Texas shooting by deploying police

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and Police Chief Mike Geier said the boosted police presence would continue through the back-to-school shopping…

August 3, 2019

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Officials help endangered minnow amid strong Rio Grande

U.S. Bureau of Reclamation workers recently aided in creating more habitat for the Rio Grande silvery minnow on the Middle…

August 3, 2019