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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 ...

Trail improvements planned at Bandelier National Monument

BANDELIER NATIONAL MONUMENT, N.M. – The National Park Service says the popular loop trail at Bandelier National Monument will be getting a much-needed facelift this summer. Offici...