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New gun control bill advances to governor in New Mexico

A 38-31 vote in the House on Thursday sent the measure to New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham for likely…

March 15, 2019

Former Colorado food truck makers ordered to pay $4.5M

The Denver Post reported Thursday a Denver District Court judge ordered Larry Perez to pay $3 million and Rudy Martinez…

March 15, 2019

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Woman sentenced for faking illnesses to get donations

The Loveland Daily Reporter-Herald reports 45-year-old Kristin Eagle of Loveland was sentenced Thursday after pleading guilty in January to computer…

March 15, 2019

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Boulder DA gets bias training grant for police

The Daily Camera reported Wednesday that the Boulder district attorney has secured $7,500 from the state to train employees on…

March 15, 2019

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U.S. eases land restrictions meant to protect bird in West

Opponents expected to fight move to help greater sage grouse thrive

March 15, 2019

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Marijuana lobby grows in spending, stature in Colorado

The Colorado Sun reported Wednesday that it has analyzed state-level lobbying by the industry, finding that spending has more than…

March 14, 2019

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N.M. accuses Texas oil firm of air quality violations in San Juan Basin

The state environment department issued a notice to Hilcorp Energy on Thursday, saying the company has violated state and federal…

March 14, 2019

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Grand Canyon National Park’s first female leader is resigning

Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent, Christine Lehnertz has announced her resignation nearly a month after being cleared of accusations she…

March 14, 2019

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Colorado’s ‘bomb cyclone’ storm barrels toward Midwest

A string of wrecked vehicles sit on an overpass over Interstate 70 as a late winter storm packing hurricane-force winds…

March 14, 2019

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New Mexico group to keep pressing Congress on Trinity test

The Tularosa Basin Downwinders will hold a second annual benefit Sunday in Albuquerque to raise money so members can speak…

March 14, 2019

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Santa Fe archbishop: Accused priests don’t represent church

Wester told The Associated Press on Wednesday he understands the hurt and anger surrounding news of former Catholic priests being…

March 14, 2019

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‘Epic’ storm brings blizzards, floods, tornado to mid-U.S.

“This is a very epic cyclone,” said Greg Carbin, chief of forecast operations for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s…

March 13, 2019

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Woman rescued from home in Taos after avalanche hits area

According to the Taos Ski Valley, the avalanche occurred about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday across from the resort. The cause of…

March 13, 2019

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Albuquerque anticipating ‘hundreds’ of migrants

And Keller said Wednesday if the city runs out of temporary housing, he’ll open up his own home. Keller told…

March 13, 2019

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New Mexico bill to keep guns from domestic abusers advances

The Judiciary Committee approved the measure Tuesday evening. It’s part of a slate of gun-control bills backed by Democrats. The…

March 13, 2019

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Colorado Senate tentatively OKs hospital transparency bill

The Senate voted Wednesday. Another vote will send the bill to the House, which has approved it, to consider Senate…

March 13, 2019

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Tornado destroy 10 homes in New Mexico, 5 people injured

National Weather Service meteorologist Chuck Jones said the tornado touched down Tuesday in Dexter for about five minutes but that…

March 13, 2019

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New Mexico Senate endorses more subsidies to film industry

By a 32-8 vote on Tuesday, the Senate endorsed a bill that would increase the annual rebate cap from $50…

March 13, 2019

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New Mexico man linked to baby shooting arrested again

The Gallup Independent reports authorities say Tyrell Bitsilly recently tested positive for methamphetamine and was ordered to be held until…

March 13, 2019

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Albuquerque measure aims for more consultation with tribes

Mayor Tim Keller signed the measure on Tuesday following its approval by the City Council. He says the city’s relationships…

March 13, 2019

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New Mexico may join popular vote compact

A 25-16 vote of Senate sends the bill to the governor for consideration. The bill from Democratic Sen. Mimi Stewart…

March 13, 2019

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Court case centers on Native American children in foster care

Veronica, 3, a child at the center of an international adoption dispute at the time, smiles in the Cherokee Nation…

March 13, 2019

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Colorado boy arrested on suspicion of December mall shooting

The Colorado Springs Gazette reports that detectives arrested the teenager in Colorado Springs on suspicion of four felony counts of…

March 13, 2019

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Weather service: Storm expected to produce dangerous winds in New Mexico

A high wind warning issued by the National Weather Service says the strongest winds are forecast along and east of…

March 13, 2019