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Board: Keller broke campaign rules in Albuquerque mayor’s race

The Albuquerque Journal reports the city’s Board of Ethics & Campaign Practices issued its ruling Monday – a day before…

November 13, 2017

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Body found in Farmington park identified as an Arizona woman

They announced Monday the body was that of 29-year-old Vanessa Tsosie of Red Valley, Arizona. Police say they are investigating…

November 13, 2017

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Party leaders call for changes in workplace harassment policies at Legislature

du1-i-syn In separate statements Monday, Democratic Speaker of the House Crisanta Duran and Republican Senate President Kevin Grantham detailed steps…

November 13, 2017

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Court hears Utah child-labor case tied to polygamous group

Lawyers for a Utah contractor with ties to a polygamous group on the Arizona-Utah line appeared in the U.S. 10th…

November 13, 2017

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Brauchler running for attorney general instead of governor

Republican George Brauchler made the decision after current Attorney General Cynthia Coffman, also a Republican, announced her gubernatorial campaign last…

November 13, 2017

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Feds hosts sage grouse meetings in Utah

The evening scoping sessions are scheduled Tuesday in Vernal, Wednesday in Cedar City and Thursday in Snowville. They’re the last…

November 13, 2017

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Nearly half of captured bears released in Rio Arriba County

Cortez Journal file<br><br>According to documents obtained by The Santa Fe New Mexican under an open-records request, the New Mexico Department…

November 12, 2017

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Fixing Colorado’s forests with the help of ‘citizen science’

Twelve years later, nearly every stand of lodgepole pines has been affected, and they stand in gray, dead clusters, creating…

November 12, 2017

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Next election: Mayor’s race in Albuquerque

New Mexico State Auditor Tim Keller, left, and Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis participate in an Albuquerque mayoral forum Wednesday.…

November 12, 2017

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Rural areas at risk as water levels drop in massive aquifer

Water levels in the Ogallala aquifer have been dropping for decades as irrigators pump water faster than rainfall can recharge…

November 12, 2017

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Accused of harassment, Colo. lawmaker apologizes for causing pain

In his initial response to the allegations Friday, Democratic Rep. Steve Lebsock said he did not remember doing or saying…

November 12, 2017

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Child sex trafficking reaches to every corner of Colorado

2012, six arrests have been made in La Plata County

November 10, 2017

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Hopis reject political establishment in vote for top leaders

Tim Nuvangyaoma won the Hopi chairman’s post with 969 votes, beating out David Norton Talayumptewa by more than 325 votes,…

November 10, 2017

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Colorado Rep. Steve Lebsock accused of sexual harassment

speaker calls for resignation

November 10, 2017

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Denver votes to require environment-friendly ‘green’ roofs

A rooftop is covered with solar panels at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, in New York. Denver has become the latest…

November 10, 2017

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Albuquerque to participate in Facebook business program

Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry said Thursday he’s hopeful the initiative will allow residents to gain more technical skills that will…

November 10, 2017

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In the Southwest, a sustainable breed of cattle

Criollo thrive in conditions hard for others

November 9, 2017

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Environmentalists target methane emissions in New Mexico

Methane emissions from oil and natural gas production in New Mexico are higher than what state and federal regulators have…

November 9, 2017

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Groups appeal dismissal of Southwest coal plant lawsuit

The coalition said Thursday attorneys filed with the 9th Circuit appeals court, continuing their challenge of the 2015 approval of…

November 9, 2017

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Developers denied height near Grand Canyon but not deterred

Voters in Tusayan turned down a ballot measure Tuesday to allow buildings up to 65 feet (20 meters). Of the…

November 9, 2017

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New Mexico political corruption trial details private talk

Former New Mexico state Sen. Phil Griego, right, and defense attorney Thomas Clark attend Greigo’s trial on corruption charges on…

November 8, 2017

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The ‘feminization of gambling’

Chris Danner recalls the hardships she overcame and her history of gambling addiction Tuesday at her home in Albuquerque. Danner,…

November 8, 2017

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Air Force Academy silent on motive in alleged racist hoax

Jerilee Bennett/The Gazette via AP, file <br><br>U.S. Air Force Academy superintendent Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria speaks about race relations to…

November 8, 2017

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New Mexico governor proclaims “Day” for 2 New Mexico Astros

Martinez said Wednesday that Astros third baseman Alex Bregman and pitcher Ken Giles made significant contributions to the Houston Astros’…

November 8, 2017