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New Mexico Senate endorses more subsidies to film industry

SANTA FE – The state Senate has endorsed a bill that would more than double New Mexico’s annual payout to the film industry through tax rebates and address a backlog in payments. ...

New Mexico man linked to baby shooting arrested again

GALLUP, N.M. – A man facing child abuse charges after a 3-year-old boy allegedly shot his 8-month-old sister in a New Mexico motel has been arrested again. The Gallup Independent ...

Albuquerque measure aims for more consultation with tribes

ALBUQUERQUE – Albuquerque officials say a new ordinance will require a city board to consult with tribes on any matters that might affect them. Mayor Tim Keller signed the measure...

Hearing to be held on Aspen airport curfew violations

ASPEN – An official says a hearing will be held to determine if American Airlines will be fined for two flights that took off after Aspen airport’s curfew this winter. The Aspen T...

Rocky Mountain National Park was third most-visited U.S. park

FORT COLLINS – Rocky Mountain National Park recorded nearly 4.6 million visitors last year, making it the third most-visited national park in the U.S. The Fort Collins Coloradoan ...

Nevada man suspected of poaching deer, elk reaches deal in New Mexico

SANTA FE, – A Nevada man accused of illegally killing more than a dozen deer and elk will have 41 of 45 counts pending against him dismissed as part of a plea deal. The Santa Fe...

Xcel study: New targets supported by climate science

Xcel Energy’s vision to deliver 100 percent carbon-free electricity to customers is now backed by a scientific study. The company announced today it verified its groundbreaking carbon goals ...

Breckenridge troll sculpture to be rebuilt on new town site

BRECKENRIDGE – A Breckenridge troll sculpture will be rebuilt on a different site within the ski town in central Colorado in May. The Summit Daily reported Monday that the “Isak H...

Avalanche control closes I-70 in Colorado

DENVER – Interstate 70 in central Colorado has been closed as crews conduct avalanche mitigation. CDOT reports that both eastbound and westbound lanes of I-70 are covered by sno...

Bill to phase out San Juan Generating Station plant advances in New Mexico

SANTA FE – A bill that aims to boost renewable energy production and phase out a major coal-fired power plant in New Mexico is headed toward a Senate vote. A Senate committee en...

New Mexico officials break ground on pipeline project

CLOVIS, N.M. – A multimillion-dollar project aimed at shoring up drinking water supplies for communities in eastern New Mexico is moving ahead after decades of planning and meetings. ...

Former Colorado hockey coach sentenced for sex crime

FORT COLLINS – A judge has imposed the maximum sentence of 24 years to life in prison on a former Colorado volunteer hockey coach who fled to Mexico to avoid prosecution on child sex assault...