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New Mexico airman facing military trial in fatal car crash

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – An Air Force airman in New Mexico is facing a military trial next week in connection with a fatal car crash nearly two years ago. Prosecutors said ...

DATE: Jan 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Skier who died at Eldora Mountain identified

BOULDER – Authorities have released the name of a skier who died after he fell and slid into a tree at Eldora Mountain in northern Colorado. The Boulder Daily Camera reports 51...

DATE: Jan 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado closing COVID-19 overflow site at convention center

DENVER – Emergency management officials have decided to decommission a temporary medical facility set up at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, saying the state’s hospital capacity is ...

DATE: Jan 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Quarter of hospital workers refuse vaccine in New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE – Up to 30% of medical staff members in New Mexico’s largest hospitals have declined the COVID-19 vaccine so far, health officials said. The New Mexico Department of H...

DATE: Jan 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Forecasters: Rain, snow on tap for drought-weary Southwest

Forecasters say parts of the drought-stricken Southwest can expect some relief from off-and-on wet weather the rest of this week and into next, with rain expected in lower elevations and sno...

DATE: Jan 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

No-go for Joe Exotic: Trump pardon list omits ‘Tiger King’

OKLAHOMA CITY – One name missing in President Donald Trump’s flurry of pardons is “Tiger King” Joe Exotic. His team was so confident in a pardon that they’d readied a celebratory ...

DATE: Jan 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

New Mexico lawmakers to consider prescribed fire measure

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s energy and natural resources agency is putting its support behind legislation that it says would clear the way for more prescribed fires as the state deals with clima...

DATE: Jan 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Man charged after human remains found in suitcases in Denver

DENVER â€“ A man who was arrested after human remains were found in two large suitcases near a trail in southwest Denver has been charged with first-degree murder and tampering with a corpse...

DATE: Jan 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Sarah Thomas to be 1st woman to officiate at Super Bowl

NEW YORK – Sarah Thomas will cap her sixth NFL season by becoming the first woman to officiate the Super Bowl in NFL history. Thomas, a down judge, is part of the officiating crew...

DATE: Jan 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

DuSell scores 19 to carry Wyoming past Air Force

COLORADO SPRINGS â€“ Xavier DuSell had 19 points off the bench to carry Wyoming to a 77-58 win over Air Force on Monday night. Kenny Foster had 13 points for Wyoming (8-5, 2-4 Mou...

DATE: Jan 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Defense shines as UNLV beats New Mexico

LAS VEGAS – Bryce Hamilton recorded 14 points as UNLV topped New Mexico 53-46 on Monday night. Nicquel Blake added 10 points and Cheikh Mbacke Diong had 10 rebounds for UNLV (4-6,...

DATE: Jan 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Jailed Cowboys for Trump leader urged to quit county office

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. – A New Mexico county official who runs the group Cowboys for Trump and was arrested in connection with the riot at the U.S. Capitol is facing calls to resign. Ot...

DATE: Jan 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News