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Large Denver physics conference canceled over virus concerns

DENVER – A physics conference expected to draw 10,000 people to Denver was canceled because of concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The decision to cancel the American ...

Former uranium mines on Navajo Nation up for assessments

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Officials from the Navajo Nation and the federal government are taking a closer look at more than a dozen former uranium mines on the reservation. The tribe a...

Police: Carjacking suspect dead after officer shooting

PUEBLO – An armed man who tried to steal cars from multiple people, including an off-duty sheriff’s deputy, died after an officer-involved shooting Sunday night, police said. The ...

New Mexico police investigate after man dies in custody

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – New Mexico State Police are investigating the death of a man who led Las Cruces police on a foot chase and was taken into custody after an officer used a Taser. ...

Proposed homeless shelter on UNM land raises concerns from community

ALBUQUERQUE – The University of New Mexico community is conflicted over the idea to build a homeless shelter on land owned by the school. Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller is pushing f...

Colorado State downs Air Force in final regular-season game

FORT COLLINS – Kendle Moore scored 21 points on seven 3-pointers as Colorado State defeated Air Force 87-74 on Saturday. Isaiah Stevens added 14 points and seven assists for Col...

Colorado Rapids score extra-time winner to beat D.C. United in MLS season opener

Jonathan Lewis nets winner for Rapids

Warrant issued for man sentenced to prison for dog’s death

GALLUP, N.M. – A rural New Mexico man convicted of extreme animal cruelty in the killing of his dog has a warrant out for his arrest after failing to begin serving a prison sentence that aut...

Carnage on Wall Street, but some companies thrive or recover

Gaming, teleconferencing firms see stock jumps

Mortgage rates decline

WASHINGTON – U.S. long-term mortgage rates declined this week as growing concern over the economic impact of China’s viral outbreak spurred a steep downturn in global stock markets. ...

Two homicide suspects arrested in Arizona after chase, gunfire

PHOENIX – Two homicide suspects sought in Los Angeles were arrested after a chase and gunfire on Interstate 40 in rural northeastern Arizona, the state Department of Public Safety said. ...

Portion of replacement border wall complete in New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE – About half of a 66-mile portion of a new border wall system is completed in southern New Mexico that is replacing vehicle barriers and other blockades already in place, border ...