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The Associated Press

Man charged in N.J. slaying, questioned in four deaths in N.M. extradited

WOODSTOWN, N.J. – A man who is a person of interest in the death of his ex-wife and three others in New Mexico has been extradited to New Jersey for a separate murder investigation. ...

DATE: Mar 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Polis activates National Guard ahead of weekend winter storm

DENVER – Gov. Jared Polis said Thursday he is activating about 50 National Guard troops to help first responders conduct any search and rescues required during a winter storm expected to hit...

DATE: Mar 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Clean fuel standard wins approval by New Mexico Senate

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s state Senate approved a bill Thursday to create a clean fuel standard that environmentalists and Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham say would move the state close...

DATE: Mar 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Fourth suspect arrested in Colorado human remains case

DENVER – Authorities have arrested an Alamosa man in connection with an ongoing investigation into the discovery of human remains and a missing persons case in the San Luis Valley. ...

DATE: Mar 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation to allow ‘soft reopening’ of some businesses

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation officials cited a declining number of new COVID-19 cases and other improving conditions as they announced a new public health order that will allow a “soft...

DATE: Mar 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 13 more COVID-19 cases, one more death

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Wednesday reported 13 additional COVID-19 cases and one more death from the virus as a downward trend in infections and hospitalizations continues. ...

DATE: Mar 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Prosecutors: Ex-police sergeant helped suspected pipe bomber

AURORA – A retired Aurora police sergeant stands accused of helping a man who detonated a pipe bomb in a residential area hide evidence that could link the man to the crime. The A...

DATE: Mar 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Vice President Harris to tout COVID relief package in Denver

DENVER – Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Denver on March 16 to highlight the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill passed by Congress on Wednesday. Details on the visit by Harri...

DATE: Mar 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico Legislature approves liquor license overhaul

SANTA FE â€“ The New Mexico Legislature sent a bill to the governor that would overhaul state liquor regulations in an effort to invigorate the hospitality industry. The Senate vo...

DATE: Mar 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

Colorado governor, lawmakers outline $700M stimulus plans

DENVER – Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and state lawmakers said Wednesday they plan to spend $700 million on job-creating transportation projects, sustaining a multibillion-dollar agriculture in...

DATE: Mar 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

Broncos running back Melvin Gordon has DUI charge dropped

ENGLEWOOD – Broncos running back Melvin Gordon will likely avoid NFL discipline after his drunken driving charge was dismissed and he pleaded guilty in Denver County Court on Wednesday to le...

DATE: Mar 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Colorado Senate passes bill on lost and stolen firearms

DENVER – Colorado’s Democrat-led Senate has passed a bill that would require gun owners to report lost or stolen firearms to law enforcement or face a $25 fine for a first violation. ...

DATE: Mar 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News