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Coroner clarifies circumstances of death on Vail chairlift

VAIL – The Eagle County coroner said a skier who died in an accident on a chairlift at Vail did not fall through a gap in the seat as was previously reported. Coroner Kara Bettis ...

New Mexico film office gets new director

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Film Office is getting a new director. State officials announced Tuesday that Amber Dodson, the city of Albuquerque’s film liaison, will take over the po...

Colorado ski resort records 25 feet of snow this season

BRECKENRIDGE – A ski resort in central Colorado has become the first in the state to surpass 300 inches of snowfall for the season. Breckenridge Ski Resort reported 311 inches of ...

Man accused of impersonating officers in Arizona, New Mexico

PRESCOTT, Ariz. – A man sought in New Mexico where he is charged with impersonating a peace officer is now accused of the same crime in Arizona, officials said. Aaron Wells, 30, o...

Latter-day Saints fraud lawsuit moved to settlement hearing

SALT LAKE CITY – Allegations of fraud against The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been referred to a settlement conference by a Utah court. McKenna Denson’s fraud...

FBI: Reward for info leading to arrest in Red Rock killing

ALBUQUERQUE – The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of those responsible for the death of a Red Rock man last year...

Navajos, Hopis turn to other heat sources after coal mine closure

POLACCA, Ariz. – Navajo and Hopi families in northeastern Arizona that have long relied on coal to heat their homes are looking to other sources after last year’s closure of a coal mine. ...

Analysis: Albuquerque police take 93% longer to respond to 911 calls

ALBUQUERQUE – An analysis shows that Albuquerque police are taking 93% longer to respond to 911 calls from nine years ago. KOAT-TV reports an examination on the Albuquerque Police...

N.M. defense attorneys challenge removal of data from documents

ALBUQUERQUE – Is it acceptable for prosecutors to redact portions of victims’ and witnesses’ Social Security numbers and dates of birth when they provide case documents to the defense? ...

New Mexico State Police Officer kills suspect in chase

DEMING, N.M. – A New Mexico State Police officer fatally shot a man who fired at police at the end of a chase, authorities said. The incident started at 4:15 p.m. Saturday when De...

U.S. pushes changes to Western land plans that judge blocked

BILLINGS, Mont. – U.S. Interior Department officials are seeking to bolster their case for easing restrictions on energy development, mining and grazing in Western states inhabited by a decl...

Colorado women close with 15-0 run, tops No. 11 Arizona

BOULDER, Colo. – Jaylyn Sherrod scored seven of her 12 points in a game-ending 15-0 run and Colorado pulled away from No. 11 Arizona for a 50-38 win on Sunday. Aubrey Knight added...