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Colorado slaying may be linked to robberies in Wyoming, Utah

The rampage began early Friday in Denver when a man was shot multiple times, and the attackers stole his black…

February 24, 2019

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Lawmaker sees 1st year as balance between district, identity

“That does kind of put a little bit of self-imposed pressure on myself to do the best that I can,”…

February 24, 2019

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Utah cities to help bring electricity to more Navajos

The Salt Lake Tribune reports that the test project is expected to get electricity to about 200 families. An estimated…

February 23, 2019

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Storm dumps record-breaking snow in Arizona on way to Texas

The storm was pushing through eastern Arizona and heading for New Mexico and Texas after dumping nearly 3 feet of…

February 23, 2019

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Turtle disaster? 100-pound tortoise missing in New Mexico

KOB-TV reports Dusty the Turtle went missing earlier this month in Roswell, New Mexico, after strong winds knocked open a…

February 23, 2019

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New Mexico may ban conviction question on job applications

The Senate voted 28-11 to pass the initiative from Democratic Sen. Bill O’Neill of Albuquerque. The bill moves the House.…

February 22, 2019

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Man sentenced to 13 years in crash that killed mom, toddler

According to the office of Jefferson County District Attorney Peter Weir, Chris Cumsille pleaded guilty to child abuse resulting in…

February 22, 2019

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Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper hires Iowa organizer as he considers 2020 bid

Hickenlooper’s Leadership PAC hired Ferguson Yacyshyn as an adviser. If Hickenlooper runs, Yacyshyn would likely become the campaign’s caucus director.…

February 22, 2019

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New Mexico sheriff in most populous county backs gun rights

Bernalillo County Sheriff Manuel Gonzales said Friday he would support becoming a “Second Amendment Sanctuary County.” As with a sanctuary…

February 22, 2019

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New Mexico proposal seeking environmental reviews stalls

The bill, known as the Environmental Review Act, stalled in a House committee Friday as some lawmakers sought more information.…

February 22, 2019

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Shuttle service deal finalized for Colorado’s Hanging Lake

The Post Independent reports H2O Ventures has been contracted to operate the shuttle between the city and the drop-off for…

February 22, 2019

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New Mexico weighs new authority for oilfield regulators

The bill from Democratic state Sen. Richard Martinez of Española advanced out of its first legislative committee Thursday over opposition…

February 21, 2019

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Mom, son given life sentence for murdering robbery witness

A judge on Thursday set the sentences for 26-year-old Terance Black and 51-year-old Tina Black for their convictions on first-degree…

February 21, 2019

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Colorado Legislature OKs changes to presidential electors

Colorado House chambers in Legislature.Associated Press file Gov. Jared Polis, also a Democrat, has said he will sign the measure.…

February 21, 2019

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Armando Rodriguez, WWII vet who served 4 U.S. presidents, dies

President Jimmy Carter shakes hands with Armando Rodriguez of San Diego after he was sworn as a member of the…

February 21, 2019

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Thousands of protests submitted against New Mexico oil sale

Environmentalists say they turned in 33,000 protests to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management on Wednesday, the last day of…

February 21, 2019

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Hunters advised to look out for chronic wasting disease

The Daily Camera reports chronic wasting disease has now spread to 24 states, including Colorado. And, while it has yet…

February 21, 2019

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A second child has died from the flu this season in Colorado

KUSA-TV reports that the most recent death was reported during the week ending Feb. 16. The first death was reported…

February 20, 2019

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Colorado man arrested in girl’s 1973 killing in California

Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer said at a press conference Wednesday that 72-year-old James Neal was arrested in Colorado…

February 20, 2019

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Rescuers look for skier after avalanche near Telluride

They looked for the man after the slide near Telluride on Tuesday with the help of avalanche dogs and resumed…

February 20, 2019

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Bill calls for curating data on New Mexico water resources

Supporters said Tuesday the bill would help address water management needs as New Mexico continues to weather the effects of…

February 20, 2019

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Los Alamos Labs seeking bids on new supercomputer

The Los Alamos Monitor reports one of the nation’s premier nuclear labs announced recently it is seeking bids on a…

February 20, 2019

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Help sought solving fatal hit-and-run in western Colorado

The Post Independent reports 64-year-old Connie Leckwold was hit and killed while walking on westbound Interstate 70 just east of…

February 20, 2019

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Jicarilla Apache Nation president resigns

The Farmington Daily Times reports the northwestern New Mexico tribe announced Levi Pesata resigned from office on Friday, citing personal…

February 20, 2019