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Judge sentences man for killing U.S. Army officer for ‘fun’

COLORADO SPRINGS – A Colorado judge on Friday sentenced a man to 74 years in prison for the shooting death of a U.S. Army officer, a killing the judge said was committed at random and for “f...

DATE: Jan 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico health officials report first child flu death

SANTA FE – Health officials in New Mexico have confirmed the first death of a child because of the flu this season. The state Health Department said the 1-year-old boy from Roosev...

DATE: Jan 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado couple to get $50K after dog housing lawsuit

ASPEN – The U.S. attorney’s office has ordered a Colorado homeowner’s association to pay $50,000 to a couple after they violated the Fair Housing Act by failing to allow a woman to stay in t...

DATE: Jan 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

‘The Incredible Hulk’ actor to become deputy in New Mexico

Lou Ferrigno will be deputized this week

DATE: Jan 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Penguins meet MacKinnon, Avalanche on Friday

Avalanche look to break out of funk

DATE: Jan 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Frustration with lack of diversity grows at Romance Writers

NEW YORK – Turmoil continued Thursday at the Romance Writers of America as it faced another high-level departure and several publishers announced they would not participate in this summer’s ...

DATE: Jan 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Books

New Mexico fines Air Force $1.7 million over groundwater

CLOVIS, N.M. – The New Mexico Environment Department on Thursday assessed the U.S. Air Force a nearly $1.7 million fine for not complying with rules aimed at protecting groundwater. ...