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Drought hitting Ruidoso’s ski season hard

KVIA-TV in El Paso, Texas reports Ski Apache on Sierra Blanca Mountain in Ruidoso, New Mexico has only recorded 24…

February 13, 2018 • The Associated Press

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Colorado raising taxes on oil, gas drillers by $4.8 million

The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission approved a plan on Monday to raise $4.8 million more in taxes by…

February 13, 2018 • The Associated Press

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N.M. governor encouraged about rural infrastructure investments

The two-term Republican governor was among other leaders from around the nation who met Monday with President Donald Trump. Trump’s…

February 13, 2018 • The Associated Press

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Douglas school district ordered to pay education costs of autistic student

Monday’s ruling represents the latest chapter in a long-running legal battle that went all the way to the U.S. Supreme…

February 13, 2018 • The Associated Press

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Grand Canyon copter crashed on tribal land with fewer rules

The group of friends was in Las Vegas to celebrate a birthday and took a helicopter sightseeing tour of the…

February 12, 2018 • Felicia Fonseca

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FBI trying to ID a body found in burned trailer in Shiprock

The fire was reported last Thursday morning and the body of a man was discovered inside the trailer. Authorities say…

February 12, 2018 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico Senate seeks income tax credit for rooftop solar

The Senate voted 35-6 on Monday for a bill that offsets income taxes to reward investments in small-scale rooftop solar…

February 12, 2018 • The Associated Press

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Hometown ‘changes’ name for 1st U.S. gold medalist at Olympics

A sign welcoming visitors to the Colorado mountain town of Silverthorne was changed over the weekend to “Goldthorne” after the…

February 12, 2018 • The Associated Press

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Colorado says new leader for state hospital coming soon

The Pueblo Chieftain reported Sunday that the department has been looking for a new leader for the Colorado Mental Health…

February 12, 2018 • The Associated Press

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Santa Fe County sees rise in medical marijuana cardholders

The Santa Fe New Mexican reported Saturday that Santa Fe County has the second-highest number of medical marijuana cardholders with…

February 12, 2018 • The Associated Press

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Navajo Nation updates criminal code to include cyberbullying

Lawmakers recently passed the bill to criminalize electronic activity that aids in stalking or harassment, or that contributes to a…

February 12, 2018 • The Associated Press

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Texas hornshell mussel placed on the endangered species list

A person holding adult Texas hornshell mussels from the Black River in New Mexico. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service…

February 12, 2018 • RUSSELL CONTRERAS

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Marijuana sales in Colorado break record

Marijuana shops in the state made a record $1.51 billion in sales of medical and recreational cannabis in 2017.Richard Vogel…

February 11, 2018 • Herald Staff Writer

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Border agents to search for banned Valentine’s Day flowers

Agriculture specialists will be stationed at El Paso, Texas, ports of entry to inspect flowers and plants being brought over…

February 10, 2018 • The Associated Press

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Navajo officials commemorate anniversary of Treaty of 1868

The tribes’ officials said Friday that 2018 will by the “Year of the Treaty” to mark the 150th anniversary of…

February 10, 2018 • The Associated Press

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Blast of winter weather forecast for northern New Mexico

The National Weather Service says rain and mountain snow showers will dip below the Colorado line Saturday afternoon and the…

February 10, 2018 • The Associated Press

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Colorado family struggles to forgive son who killed siblings

It’s not uncommon for the Murphys to toggle between anger, confusion, grief and unconditional love within the same unbroken sentence,…

February 9, 2018 • KAITLIN DURBIN

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Navajo Nation sues health agency over funding cut

The tribe received about $23 million in each of the three past years for Head Start and Early Head Start…

February 9, 2018 • Felicia Fonseca

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Denver’s first pot club takes early steps

Meredith Wharton, 25, works at The Coffee Joint in Denver. The business’ owners made an initial public pitch to the…

February 9, 2018 • KATHLEEN FOODY

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Judge grants new trial to convicted man after mishap

The Daily Sentinel reports 37-year-old Matthew Mitchell, who was accused of robbing and killing 51-year-old Paul Davis, was convicted of…

February 9, 2018 • The Associated Press

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Cubs orphaned after mother was euthanized returning to wild

But last weekend those orphans woke up in the wild, expected to hibernate quietly in the darkness of an artificial…

February 9, 2018 • Bruce Finley

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Colorado Senate Democrats call for resignation of GOP lawmaker accused of harassment

KUNC reports a former legislative aide says Baumgardner, who represents Hot Sulfur Springs, slapped and grabbed her buttocks multiple times…

February 9, 2018 • Sam Brasch

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Colorado lawmaker accuses state senator of harassment

Rep. Susan Lontine said she filed a confidential complaint against Crowder in November. She said an investigation found her allegations…

February 9, 2018 • The Associated Press

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Navajo Nation sues health agency over funding cut

The lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services is in federal court in Washington, D.C. The tribe generally…

February 9, 2018 • Felicia Fonseca