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Border Patrol apprehends 41 migrants in southern New Mexico

SANTA TERESA, N.M. – The U.S. Border Patrol says 41 migrants were apprehended after getting off a bus on the Mexican side and then crossing into southern New Mexico while other people threw ...

New Mexico county advances plan for 200 deputy body cameras

ALBUQUERQUE – County officials in New Mexico have approved an agreement with a software company to procure body-worn cameras and vehicle recording units for about 200 sheriff’s deputies. ...

Chandler police: Suspect in fatal Aug. 29 shooting arrested

CHANDLER, Ariz. – A suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting three months ago in Chandler, police said. They said 22-year-old Nozre Ware of Scottsdale has b...

NHL could go with temporary realignment for next season

The NHL could go with a temporary realignment of its teams for next season during the COVID-19 pandemic. The league also is contemplating a reduced schedule and temporary hubs. NH...

Righty Dereck Rodríguez signs minor-league deal with Rockies

DENVER – Right-hander Dereck Rodríguez has signed a minor-league contract with the Colorado Rockies that includes an invitation to spring training. The 28-year-old Rodríguez is th...

Navajo Nation reports 79 new COVID-19 cases and 1 more death

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation health officials on Tuesday reported 79 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and one additional death. The latest figures bring the total number of...

Rapids down Dynamo late behind Rubio in 2-1 win

HOUSTON – Diego Rubio scored in extra time and the Colorado Rapids beat the Houston Dynamo 2-1 on Sunday night. Colorado (8-6-4), which clinched a playoff berth with a 1-0 win ove...

Cordeiro’s 5 TDs help Hawaii rally, beat New Mexico Lobos

HONOLULU – Chevan Cordeiro passed for four touchdowns — including a pair to Zion Bowens just 70 seconds apart — and ran for another score to help Hawaii beat New Mexico 39-33 on Saturday nig...

Colorado jail virus outbreak infects 859 inmates, 66 workers

COLORADO SPRINGS – The El Paso County jail in Colorado has reported 859 of the 1,246 inmates in custody Sunday tested positive for COVID-19 along with 66 employees, authorities said. ...

Colorado brewer dies after falling while rock climbing

DENVER – An accomplished Colorado brewer has died after falling more than 500 feet while climbing some of the state’s most well-known mountains, authorities said. Jason Buehler, 4...

Albuquerque police: Worker shot trying to detain shoplifter

ALBUQUERQUE – Albuquerque police say a department store loss prevention officer was hospitalized in stable condition after being shot while attempting to detain a suspected shoplifter. ...

Colorado forests closed by wildfire threat set to reopen

DENVER – Two of Colorado’s most popular national forests are set to reopen to the public after a 19-day closure because of wildfire threats. Parts of the Arapaho and Roosevelt nat...