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Man makes plea deal in connection with kidnapping, slaying

ALBUQUERQUE – A 33-year-old man pleaded guilty to kidnapping and conspiracy to kidnap in a case that involved the death of a man and the kidnapping of his friend, the Chase Smothermon’s gui...

DATE: Jan 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Valles Caldera National Preserve in New Mexico expands land holdings

JEMEZ SPRINGS, N.M. – A national preserve in northern New Mexico that is sometimes referred to as the “Yellowstone of the Southwest” has added another piece of property to its land holdings ...

DATE: Jan 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Scientist pleads guilty to lying about China contact

ALBUQUERQUE – A scientist who once worked at a U.S. laboratory in New Mexico has pleaded guilty to lying about his involvement with a Chinese government technology program. Turab ...

DATE: Jan 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Handyman convicted of causing blast that destroyed rowhome

DENVER â€“ A jury has convicted a handyman of intentionally causing an explosion that leveled a brick rowhome in Denver, injuring nine people, including himself. KUSA-TV reports 5...

DATE: Jan 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo lawmakers opt for smaller buffer around Chaco park

Lawmakers from the country’s largest American Indian reservation may have thrown a wrinkle into efforts aimed at establishing a permanent buffer around Chaco Culture National Historical Park...

DATE: Jan 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

CSU gets gift to open research center on cannabis compounds

DENVER – A research center at Colorado State University dedicated to studying the chemical compounds in hemp is expected to open this spring, school officials said Thursday. The a...

DATE: Jan 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico State University suspends fraternity over hazing

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – New Mexico State University suspended a fraternity for five years after a student was shot in the leg during an initiation event, officials said. The Kappa Sigm...

DATE: Jan 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Access road to top of extinct volcano reopens in New Mexico

CAPULIN, N.M. â€“ The only road to the top of an extinct volcano in northeastern New Mexico has reopened after being closed for five months. Capulin Volcano National Monument offi...

DATE: Jan 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Mikaela Shiffrin masters World Cup downhill for 1st 2020 win

BANSKO, Bulgaria – Mikaela Shiffrin mastered a tricky course to win a women’s World Cup downhill Friday for her fifth victory of the season and first in 2020. The three-time overa...

DATE: Jan 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Jansrud takes super-G in Kitzbuehel 1st win in 14 months for Norwegian

KITZBUEHEL, Austria – Right after posting the fastest time in a frenetic run at a men’s World Cup super-G on Friday, Kjetil Jansrud clicked out of his skis, held them both up in the air and ...

DATE: Jan 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Ewan wins 4th stage of Tour Down Under, Porte retains lead

ADELAIDE, Australia – Australia’s Caleb Ewan out-sprinted Sam Bennett of Ireland to win the fourth stage of the Tour Down Under cycle race Friday but Richie Porte retained the overall lead. ...

DATE: Jan 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

CSU gets gift to open research center on cannabis compounds

DENVER – A research center at Colorado State University dedicated to studying the chemical compounds in marijuana and hemp is expected to open this spring, school officials said Thursday. ...

DATE: Jan 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News