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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....

DATE: Mar 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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...

DATE: Mar 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico reaches settlement with foster youth, advocates

SANTA FE – New Mexico has reached a settlement with foster youths and their advocates that will allow for the creation of a trauma response system for all children in state custody, official...

DATE: Mar 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

MLB Opening Day memories: From Seaver to Scully, Ted to the Ted

No game today. On what was supposed to be opening day all around the majors, ballparks will be shut Thursday because of the coronavirus pandemic. So while we wait and h...

DATE: Mar 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Arizona sees eighth coronavirus death as cases surpass 500

PHOENIX – The number of coronavirus cases in Arizona has now risen to more than 500 with eight dead, health officials said Thursday. The Arizona Department of Health Services conf...

DATE: Mar 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Fire danger level elevated in southwestern New Mexico

SILVER CITY, N.M. – Forest Service officials say the threat of wildfires is rising in southwestern New Mexico. Gila National Forest officials on Thursday cited strong winds, low ...

DATE: Mar 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Suspect moves closer to trial in Hobbs backyard shooting

HOBBS, N.M. – A 19-year-old facing charges for killing three people at a southeastern New Mexico backyard party is moving closer to trial. The Hobbs News-Sun reports Bishop Hen...

DATE: Mar 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Sheriff: Colorado man shot near Carlsbad Caverns by ranger

CARLSBAD, N.M. – Authorities say a Colorado man was shot and killed near Carlsbad Caverns National Park after a physical altercation with a National Parks ranger. The Carlsbad ...

DATE: Mar 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Sheriff: Colorado man shot near Carlsbad Caverns by ranger

CARLSBAD, N.M. – Authorities say a Colorado man was shot and killed near Carlsbad Caverns National Park after a physical altercation with a National Parks Ranger. The Carlsbad ...

DATE: Mar 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Gaga says wrong time for ‘Chromatica;’ Rock Hall reschedules

From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to canceling events, here’s a look at some of the ways the entertainment industry is reacting to the spread of the coronavirus, w...

DATE: Mar 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Stay-at-home orders issued for more than 2M in Denver area

DENVER â€“ Officials in five Denver-area counties announced stay at home orders on Wednesday that will restrict the movement of more than 2 million people in an effort to slow the spread of ...

DATE: Mar 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado Army medical unit headed to Washington State

DENVER – Medical staffer members based at Colorado’s Fort Carson are being deployed to Washington State to back up doctors and nurses treating coronavirus patients in one of the nation’s har...

DATE: Mar 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News