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Moose that trampled woman in Breckenridge yard is euthanized

BRECKENRIDGE – A moose that trampled a woman in her yard in Breckenridge has been euthanized after showing aggression, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials said. The woman suffer...

Santa Fe police lieutenant faces domestic violence charge

SANTA FE – A Santa Fe police lieutenant has been placed on alternative duty after he was arrested for domestic violence. Court records show Christopher McCord faces an aggravated ...

Derek Wolfe departs Denver Broncos, signs with Ravens

Baltimore fills defensive line need

Mountain hospitals “in good shape” with absence of tourists

FRISCO – The absence of tourists has meant lower-than usual patient numbers in hospitals in Colorado’s mountain communities, which is good news for staffing and supply levels in an area seei...

New Mexico police deny making stops to enforce virus order

SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Police and other law enforcement agencies across the state say they’re not making traffic stops to enforce a statewide stay-at-home order issued by Gov. Miche...

New Mexico unveils ‘pollinator protection’ license plate

SANTA FE – For the love of bees, New Mexico is now offering motorists a chance to help the pollinators through the purchase of a special license plate. The state Transportation De...

DA held in contempt for skipping hearing amid COVID-19 rules

TUCUMCARI, N.M. – A New Mexico district attorney said he was held in contempt of court after he skipped a hearing to follow COVID-19 travel restrictions. The Albuquerque Journa...

Deputies: Crime Stoppers official embezzled donated SUV

FARMINGTON – A Crime Stoppers official in New Mexico is facing charges after investigators said he used a donated SUV for personal use. A criminal complaint filed Wednesday said J...

New Mexico lawmaker urges free water to limit virus risks

SANTA FE – A western New Mexico state senator is urging authorities to stop charging customers without full indoor household plumbing near the Navajo Nation for drinking water at a municipal...

Authorities squash western New Mexico prison riot

GRANTS, N.M. – Authorities say they have put down a prison riot in western New Mexico after a reported suicide of an inmate. The Gallup Independent reports inmates at Northwest...

Deputies: Teen wrestling champ stops kidnapping of children

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – A 16-year-old wrestling champion helped stop a kidnapping and assault near Las Cruces, New Mexico, by pinning a man to the ground until deputies arrived, authorities said....

New Mexico prepares for more cases, extended school closures

ALBUQUERQUE – The largest municipal jail in New Mexico is releasing some inmates who are considered vulnerable to the new coronavirus, authorities announced Thursday. Officials at...