Regional News

Man pleads guilty to fire on flight that diverted to Denver

Pennsylvania resident Robert Vincent Allen entered his plea remotely, KUSA-TV reported. He faces up to 20 years in federal prison,…

Gov. Polis signs order to diversify Colorado state government

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis talks during a news conference Aug. 18 in Denver. Polis signed an executive order Thursday aimed…

Colorado GOP leader seeks to overturn Polis pandemic orders

Rep. Patrick Neville and activist Michelle Malkin filed the lawsuit late Wednesday, The Denver Post reported. They argue that Polis…

Officials restrict water usage from northern Colorado river

The move came because less water has been circulating to the lower part of the river, meaning users in that…

New Mexico eases pandemic restrictions as virus relents

indoors will be allowed

Officials: Enrollment exceeds expectations at Diné College

Provost Geraldine Garrity initially thought the limitations of internet access and connectivity on the Navajo Nation might affect numbers. “But…

Pilot killed in small plane crash near Colorado Springs

Federal Aviation Administration officials say the single-engine Cessna T210 with one person on board crashed about a mile south-southeast of…

Small plane crashes, catches fire near Colorado Springs

Federal Aviation Administration officials say the single-engine Cessna T210 with one person on board crashed about a mile south-southeast of…

Colorado woman awarded damages under new ‘revenge porn’ law

The woman’s attorney says it is the first trial victory under Colorado’s “revenge porn” law. The decision on Aug. 3…

Woman guilty of embezzling from N.M. pistachio store

Jennifer Najar, 44, pleaded no contest to two felony counts of embezzlement of more than $20,000 at a hearing, according…

Police review officer appearing to put knee on man’s neck

The video taken by someone at the sweep, obtained by KCNC-TV, quickly moves away from the officer restraining the man…

Man who stabbed girlfriend, hid body in trunk gets 34 years

Jonathan Akin, 24, previously pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the Nov. 25, 2018, stabbing death of 21-year-old Autumn Rivera.…

Limited indoor dining to resume for New Mexico restaurants

A maintenance worker power-washes the state seal at an entrance of the capitol building on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in…

Colorado starts fund for small businesses affected by virus

The Energize Colorado Gap Fund will be open to businesses with fewer than 25 employees and will place an emphasis…

Owner of The Gazette launches online Denver newspaper

The Denver Gazette will begin publication on Sept. 14, Denver-based Clarity Media announced Wednesday. Clarity Media is owned by Colorado…

Police: Protester in U.S. illegally shot toward police chopper

Felix Missael Alva of Aurora was arrested Monday and later appeared in federal court, where he has been charged with…

Only Native American on federal death row executed

Daniel Lee, father of Tiffany Lee, wipes his face as he leaves the podium after a statement by his attorney…

U.S. House hopefuls in New Mexico race unload dueling gun ads

U.S. Rep. Xochitl Torres Small, D-Las Cruces, takes a photo with voters after a town hall meeting in February in…

Albuquerque police pull tweet denouncing Wisconsin shooting

Police Chief Mike Geier said Tuesday the tweet attributed to him was sent in error and issued a public apology.…

Two Navajo Sisters Who Were Inseparable Died of COVID Just Weeks Apart

They lived together, with their mother, Mary Thinn. They helped raise each other’s children. And they died just weeks apart,…

Rock fall at Grand Canyon reveals ancient animal footprints

Grand Canyon National Park employees Klara Widrig, left, and Anne Miller examine a rock that revealed fossilized footprints at the…

August 25, 2020

Brother of airman charged with murder resolves Arizona case

Samuel Gooch pleaded guilty Tuesday to a reduced charge of facilitation to commit hindering prosecution, which carries a maximum of…

August 25, 2020