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New Mexico forestry division gets first woman leader

Laura McCarthy’s hiring was announced Monday by the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, which oversees the division. McCarthy will…

March 12, 2019

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Deputies find 2 dead horses, 10 emaciated near Colorado Springs

The Gazette reports El Paso County sheriff’s deputies searched the property Monday after the Rural Enforcement Outreach Team received multiple…

March 12, 2019

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New Mexico oil production marks record in 2018

The latest statistics from the state Oil Conservation Division show that’s up more than 40 percent from the previous year…

March 12, 2019

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Colorado has seen an ‘unprecedented’ avalanche onslaught this March

Courtesy of Colorado Department of Transportation<br><br>Avalanches are coming down all over the state of Colorado. Recent avalanche mitigation work on…

March 12, 2019

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Second New Mexico tribe launches sports betting

Pojoaque Pueblo’s Buffalo Thunder Casino opened its sports book Monday, joining Santa Ana Pueblo, which started its operation last fall…

March 12, 2019

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Winter storm takes aim at parts of Wyoming, Colorado

The National Weather Service says the storm was expected to begin in Wyoming early Wednesday and become more intense throughout…

March 12, 2019

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2,200 quarantined over mumps outbreak at immigration centers

Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Tuesday that the 25-day quarantine began March 7 at facilities in Pine Prairie, Louisiana, and…

March 12, 2019

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New Mexico weighs America’s first government-run pot shops

New Mexico state Rep. Javier Martinez of Albuquerque, right, rallies support for a bill to authorize recreational marijuana consumption and…

March 12, 2019

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California agencies at odds over Colorado River drought plan

Lightning strikes over Lake Mead near Hoover Dam that impounds Colorado River water at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area…

March 12, 2019

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Colorado challenges U.S. withholding of funds over immigration

Polis and Attorney General Phil Weiser said Tuesday the state will seek an injunction in federal court to compel the…

March 12, 2019

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U.S. government sued for costs of water contamination effects

The Gazette reports the lawsuit filed by the Security Water District and the Pikes Peak Community Foundation, owner of Venetucci…

March 12, 2019

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Recreational marijuana bill advances in New Mexico

A Senate panel on Saturday endorsed the House-approved bill that would allow possession of up to 1 ounce of marijuana…

March 12, 2019

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Hinsdale County sheriff, two daughters injured when avalanche hits their home

snow led to extreme danger for slides

March 12, 2019

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Texas teen killed in Colorado skydiving accident

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office says the man died Sunday in a field north of Florence, about 110 miles south…

March 11, 2019

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Teen gets life sentence for girl’s slaying; could get parole

Aidan Zellmer was sentenced Monday in the June 2017 beating death of Kiaya Campbell of Thornton. Zellmer was 15 at…

March 11, 2019

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Wanted: More pastures for West’s overpopulated wild horses

A wild horse jumps among others near Salt Lake City. The U.S. government is seeking new pastures for thousands of…

March 11, 2019

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1 killed, 2 hurt by deep snow sliding from Colorado rooftops

The incidents occurred Friday and Saturday amid an unprecedented wave of avalanches. One high mountain pass remained closed Monday for…

March 11, 2019

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Colorado Supreme Court censures former judge for use of racial slurs

The Supreme Court decision released Monday also backed a judicial disciplinary panel’s punishment of Laurie Booras. The Colorado Commission on…

March 11, 2019

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Deadline set for abuse claims against New Mexico archdiocese

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Thuma approved the June 17 deadline in an order announced late Friday. He also spelled out…

March 11, 2019

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New Mexico poised to create new early childhood agency

State lawmakers over the weekend approved legislation that would establish the new agency, sending the measure to Gov. Michelle Lujan…

March 11, 2019

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Proposed budget includes $3.1M for N.M. police body cameras

The department with 650 officers already records highway encounters and other incidences with dashboard cameras on vehicles. But Capt. Ted…

March 11, 2019

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Armed security guards to begin patrolling Rio Rancho schools

KOB-TV in Albuquerque reports that retired law enforcement officers and ex-military members will be volunteering as security guards for Rio…

March 11, 2019

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New Mexico city changing its Route 66 streetlights to LED

The city of Gallup, New Mexico is planning on changing all of the streetlights owned by the city from high-pressure…

March 10, 2019

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Recreational marijuana bill advances in New Mexico

A Senate panel on Saturday endorsed the House-approved bill that would allow possession of up to 1 ounce of marijuana…

March 9, 2019