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New Mexico governor’s mother, Sonja Lujan, dies at age 82

SANTA FE – Sonja Lujan, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s mother and an advocate for children with disabilities, has died of natural causes. Sonja Lujan was 82. The governor’s office...

DATE: Apr 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Firefighters battle small wildfire along river in Pueblo

PUEBLO – Firefighters in Pueblo were battling a wildfire on Sunday that charred about 20 acres of a grassy, wooded area along the Arkansas River and forced evacuations in at least one neighb...

DATE: Apr 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Jack White marries musician Olivia Jean at Detroit show

DETROIT – Jack White surprised fans by marrying musician Olivia Jean on stage during his Detroit homecoming show Friday. The Detroit-born singer, songwriter and producer invited Jean onstage...

DATE: Apr 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Heat, wind hit New Mexico as crews battle blazes

ALBUQUERQUE – Warnings that strong winds and hot and dry weather could produce dangerous wildfires blanketed most of New Mexico on Saturday as crews continued to battle at least two blazes t...

DATE: Apr 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Smoky Mountains seeks parking fees, campsite rate increases

GATLINBURG, Tenn. – Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced a plan Wednesday to start charging parking fees along with higher rates for campsites, day-use cabin rentals and picnic pavi...

DATE: Apr 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Travel

Louisville allows fire victims to rebuild under older codes

LOUISVILLE – The Louisville City Council in suburban Denver voted Tuesday night in favor of allowing residents whose homes were significantly damaged or destroyed in Colorado’s most destruct...

DATE: Apr 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation eases COVID restrictions; mask mandate remains

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation loosened coronavirus pandemic restrictions Tuesday to allow more people into businesses, including casinos, and for social and other gatherings. Tribal...

DATE: Apr 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Charges dropped against Danish man in Colorado wildfire

DENVER – A judge on Monday dismissed criminal charges against a Danish man accused of starting a Colorado wildfire that destroyed about 140 homes in 2018 after he was repeatedly found unable...

DATE: Apr 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado governor signs law to protect abortion rights

DENVER – Colorado joined a handful of other states Monday in codifying the right to abortion in statute, a party-line response to efforts across the country to limit abortion access in antic...

DATE: Apr 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

U.S. agency acknowledges damage to dinosaur tracks in Utah

MOAB, Utah – Dinosaur tracks from 112 million years ago have been damaged in southeastern Utah by heavy machinery used to rebuild a boardwalk at the popular tourist area, U.S. officials say....

DATE: Apr 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier dies at age 78

NEW YORK – Patrick Demarchelier, the French-born photographer known for his high-fashion images of top models and celebrities, including Princess Diana, has died. He was 78. His Instagram ac...

DATE: Apr 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Man, 96, won’t stand trial for slaying at home for elderly

BOULDER – A judge on Wednesday dismissed the murder case against a 96-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a maintenance worker at an assisted living center north of Denver. Okey Payne ...

DATE: Mar 31, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News