Regional News

Mystery donor again gives Colorado Salvation Army gold coin

The charity says someone dropped a South African Krugerrand into a collection kettle in Fort Collins on Dec. 14. It…

December 22, 2018

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New Mexico lags behind neighbors in population growth

The figures show Nevada and Idaho grew the fastest during a 12-month period that ended in July. New Mexico had…

December 22, 2018

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Colorado governor pardons man convicted of murder

The Colorado Sun reports that Hickenlooper on Friday granted a conditional pardon to Promise Y. Lee, who pleaded guilty in…

December 22, 2018

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Some big parks in Southwest remain open despite shutdown

Arizona and Utah officials implemented funding plans to keep open Grand Canyon, Arches, Bryce Canyon and Zion national parks. Utah…

December 22, 2018

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Women are sending love letters to Colorado man serving life sentence for killing his pregnant wife and two kids

Christopher Watts is escorted into the courtroom before his bond hearing at the Weld County Courthouse in Greeley. The Colorado…

December 22, 2018

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Snow, wind, cold temperatures on tap for New Mexico

Forecasters with the National Weather Service in Albuquerque say mild and dry weather will be coming to end next week…

December 22, 2018

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Navajo council votes to create medical examiner’s department

The resolution approved unanimously by the council Thursday on the final day of a special session is subject to approval…

December 22, 2018

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Now that the farm bill has blessed hemp, Colorado farmers are rarin’ to take the lead

Republican state Sen. Don Coram got into the hemp business after he helped legalize the crop in Colorado. He moved…

December 22, 2018

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How Colorado became a major exporter of black market marijuana

Officials expected legalizing it would have reverse effect

December 21, 2018

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Gov.-elect Jared Polis names first round of Cabinet picks

from Hickenlooper administration will remain

December 21, 2018

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New Mexico officials say pipeline spill contained

The New Mexico Environment Department said Friday that the Santa Fe Pacific Pipeline spill happened last week near the community…

December 21, 2018

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Teen country singer returns to hero’s welcome

‘Voice’ winner Chevel Shepherd to head home to Farmington

December 21, 2018

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Officials to halt admissions to state-run mental health hospitals except for those in jail

The state Department of Human Services plans on freezing all state-run beds set aside for people with severe mental illness…

December 21, 2018

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Fiance accused of killing Colorado woman missing for month

Patrick Frazee, the fiance of missing Colorado woman Kelsey Berreth, was arrested Friday at his home in the community of…

December 21, 2018

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Police in suburban Denver solve decades-old cold case murder

Commerce City police said Thursday that Jerime Galvan, who was suspected of killing 35-year-old Michael Jajdelski in 1996, was himself…

December 21, 2018

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Enrollment plunges in New Mexico’s subsidize health exchange

Office of the Superintendent of Insurance spokeswoman Heather Widler on Thursday said 45,232 people signing up or re-enrolled in the…

December 21, 2018

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U.S. fails in funding obligation to Native Americans

outlines shortfalls in many areas

December 20, 2018

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‘It’s bleak’: New Mexico farmers brace for meager water allocations

Cracked soil lines the Rio Grande River on the northern edge of Albuquerque on Thursday. Irrigation canals are all but…

December 20, 2018

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Paula Williams has lived life as a man and a woman

she fights for gender equity

December 20, 2018

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‘My baby’s been shot!’ Chaotic scene at shooting of N.M. infant

Booking photos providing by McKinley County Adult Detention Center show Shayanne Nelson, left, and Tyrell Bitsilly. Nelson’s 8-month-old girl is…

December 20, 2018

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Colorado Convention Center bidding scandal could be costly

A potential criminal investigation is looming, and city officials are racing to reboot the project, which was expected to be…

December 20, 2018

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Family fights ‘Make My Day’ focus in Grand Junction shooting

Was Sanchez somewhere he shouldn’t have been? And another: Was he doing something he shouldn’t have? Mesa County sheriff’s deputies…

December 20, 2018

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APNewsBreak: Baby shot in face in New Mexico is in a coma

Vehicles drive past in Zia Motel on Historic Route 66 in Gallup, N.M. An 8-month-old girl who police say was…

December 19, 2018

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Decades-old fight over historic Colorado ranch could close

The Colorado Sun reports that William Harrison, owner of the San Luis Valley ranch, said Tuesday he is ending his…

December 19, 2018