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Inmate found dead at a Colorado federal prison

DENVER – A 31-year-old inmate died over the weekend at a Colorado federal prison, authorities said Monday. Bret Zimmer was found unresponsive Saturday night at the Federal Correct...

DATE: Oct 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Gusty winds fan big Rocky Mountain wildfires, spread embers

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Two big Rocky Mountain wildfires flared up again Monday as dry, gusty winds blew embers past areas where firefighters had been making progress. Firefighters at th...

DATE: Oct 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado celebrates first Frances Xavier Cabrini Day

DENVER – Colorado will celebrate its first ever Frances Xavier Cabrini Day on Monday after a three-decade struggle to replace Columbus Day. Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis si...

DATE: Oct 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado man admits coughing on woman, violating virus order

ASPEN – A Colorado man pleaded guilty to violating a county coronavirus health order for coughing in a woman’s face. Tom Patierno was given a six-month deferred sentence and is ex...

DATE: Oct 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Human remains found near abandoned Colorado mine

SAGUACHE – Human remains were discovered by hikers near an abandoned mine in a remote location west of Pueblo, authorities said. Colorado Bureau of Investigation spokesperson Susa...

DATE: Oct 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Body of girl found in Colorado irrigation canal after search

GRAND JUNCTION – A body believed to be that of a missing 3-year-old girl was found Sunday in an irrigation canal in western Colorado, authorities said Sunday. The girl was reporte...

DATE: Oct 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico reports 298 additional COVID-19 cases, 3 more deaths

SANTA FE – New Mexico officials on Saturday reported 298 additional known COVID-19 cases and three more deaths, increasing the statewide totals to 30,296 cases with 890 deaths. Th...

DATE: Oct 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Albuquerque airport has gradual increase in plane travelers

ALBUQUERQUE – Demand for flights in New Mexico’s Albuquerque International Sunport are low compared to normal, but there has been a gradual increase in travelers since April. “A f...

DATE: Oct 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Couple reported missing found dead from gunshots near trail

COLORADO SPRINGS – A couple reported missing Friday was found a few hours later dead of gunshot wounds near a hiking trail in eastern Colorado Springs. Stella and Lee Vigil, bot...

DATE: Oct 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Analysts say economics are missing from pandemic planning

SANTA FE – New Mexico authorities are risking a public backlash and missed opportunities by not conducting a more thorough economic analysis of pandemic-related health restrictions, state an...

DATE: Oct 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

GOP US House candidate fixes campaign report over donation

RIO RANCHO, N.M. – A Republican candidate in a closely watched U.S. House race in Southern New Mexico has amended a campaign finance report after receiving a donation credited to a woman who...

DATE: Oct 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Padres power past Cards

SAN DIEGO – Fernando Tatis Jr. and Wil Myers each hit two home runs and Manny Machado also connected for the San Diego Padres, who rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 11-9 Thursday night...

DATE: Oct 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

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