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New Mexico closing three state parks because of extreme fire danger

The State Parks Division of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department says the parks being closed until further notice…

June 2, 2018

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Suspects arrested in triple homicide in northern New Mexico

The New Mexico State Police says 34-year-old John Powell of Taos and 33-year-old Roger Gage of Arroyo Hondo were spotted…

June 2, 2018

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New Mexico wildfire threatening village doubles in size

Fire management team spokeswoman Sandra Lopez said the fire on Saturday was about 3 miles west of Cimarron, which was…

June 2, 2018

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Summit County gets underwater drone to recover bodies

In appreciation for the rescue team’s efforts and the outpouring of support from the Summit community, Brown’s family created a…

June 2, 2018

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Oklahoma registers warmest May in records dating to 1895

Oklahoma’s statewide average temperature for May was 74.6 degrees, breaking the previous record of 74 degrees set in 1962, said…

June 2, 2018

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New Mexico State Police name suspects in Dixon killings

New Mexico State Police on Friday identified the suspects as 34-year-old John Powell of Taos and 33-year-old Roger Gage of…

June 2, 2018

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Colorado governor vetoes bill to make autopsy records secret

du1-i-syn The measure, Senate Bill 223, passed both chambers with wide bipartisan support in the final days of the 2018…

June 1, 2018

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Weather played role in Colorado glider crash that killed 2

The National Transportation Safety Board says 64-year-old pilot Robert “Glider Bob” Saunders and 66-year-old Ronald Ueckert likely encountered a downdraft…

June 1, 2018

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Wildfire burns empty Boy Scouts’ buildings in dry New Mexico

The blaze destroyed about a dozen empty buildings on the Boy Scouts’ storied Philmont Ranch and threatened about 150 homes,…

June 1, 2018

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New Mexico State Police investigating Dixon homicides

New Mexico State Police are investigating the deaths as homicides after the bodies were found Wednesday night inside the residence…

June 1, 2018

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Colorado plans to pursue Olympics subject to voter approval

An exploratory committee that has been reviewing whether to pursue the Olympics announced Friday that Gov. John Hickenlooper and Denver…

June 1, 2018

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Navajos commemorate anniversary of 1868 treaty

That morning the runners said a prayer before heading west on their trek to Window Rock, Arizona, and Navajo Vice…

June 1, 2018

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Wildfire jumps, closes state highway in northern New Mexico

A top-tier incident management team is being assigned to the fire, which crossed State Route 64 between Eagle Nest Lake…

June 1, 2018

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Uber driver fatally shoots man in car on Denver interstate

The unidentified man was shot shortly before 3 a.m. on Interstate 25 and later died at the hospital. The driver…

June 1, 2018

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Navajo judge won’t toss claims of abuse in Mormon program

Judge Carol Perry said in the ruling released Thursday the cases should be heard in Navajo court. The allegations were…

June 1, 2018

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Navajo presidential race draws crowded field of candidates

Nineteen people met Wednesday’s deadline to file for the office. They include tribal President Russell Begaye, Vice President Jonathan Nez…

May 31, 2018

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Colorado State claims former professor’s suit has no merit

The Fort Collins Coloradoan reports the university filed a motion for summary judgment Monday, seeking for a judge to rule…

May 31, 2018

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Colorado Springs campaign aims to curb panhandling by redirecting donations

The message put on the new signs that have been put up at busy intersections is meant to discourage those…

May 31, 2018

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Transgender migrant dies while in US custody

The outcry came even as President Donald Trump and others increasingly criticize the practice known as “catch and release” in…

May 31, 2018

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Federal biologists look to boost Mexican wolf genetics

The Mexican wolf pups, removed from their mother’s den in captivity in Missouri a few hours earlier, were destined for…

May 31, 2018

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Colorado inmate shot trying to escape from courtroom

Twenty-nine-year-old Brian Estrada was shot at the Logan County court house in Sterling on Wednesday afternoon. The Colorado Bureau of…

May 31, 2018

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Town withdraws from tribute to Spanish conquistador

Espanola Mayor Javier Sanchez confirmed Wednesday a unanimous city council vote to repeal the local government’s obligation to organize the…

May 31, 2018

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1996 Everest blizzard survivor found dead in Telluride home

Charlotte Fox was found dead in her home May 24 at age 61. Friends who were staying with Fox during…

May 31, 2018

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Albuquerque plans memorial where women’s remains were found

ALBUQUERUQUE, N.M. – Albuquerque officials say construction is set to begin soon on a memorial site where the remains of…

May 30, 2018