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Marijuana farms may be straining New Mexico water supplies

ALBUQUERQUE – More medical marijuana plants are being grown in New Mexico than ever, and the crop could be straining local water supplies. Two rural water systems in Sandoval Coun...

DATE: Jan 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Colorado Sen. Williams says she won’t seek re-election

DENVER – Colorado state Sen. Angela Williams on Monday announced she will not seek re-election this year in her northeastern Denver district. Williams, a Democrat, is a statehouse...

DATE: Jan 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Councilor’s removal sought over text messages, ‘being rude’

EUNICE, N.M. – A city manager of a southeastern New Mexico town is seeking to remove a councilor over attendance and for “being rude.” The Hobbs News-Sun reports City Manager J...

DATE: Jan 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Shooting range owner joins U.S. Senate race in New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE – Louie Sanchez, a health care businessman and a shooting range owner, is jumping in the race for an open U.S. Senate seat in New Mexico. Sanchez announced Monday he w...

DATE: Jan 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Rob Dean, former editor of Santa Fe New Mexican, dies at 65

SANTA FE – Rob Dean, a former editor who led the The paper announced that Dean died Sunday unexpectedly at his Santa Fe home. He was 65. The cause of death has not been determin...

DATE: Jan 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Navajo Nation eyes proposed Department of Medical Examiners

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation says it is working with Congress to fund the tribe’s proposed Department of Medical Examiners. The Gallup Independent reports Navajo Law ...

DATE: Jan 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

U-Haul International to stop hiring smokers in 21 states

PHOENIX – U-Haul International has announced plans to stop interviewing and hiring nicotine users, including people who use e-cigarettes and vaping products. The well-known truck ...

DATE: Jan 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

Santa Fe police waiting on audit of troubled evidence room

SANTA FE – Santa Fe police’s poor handling of its evidence room may have affected several cases. But just how many remains a mystery. The department is awaiting the results of an ...

DATE: Jan 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Incubation period ends for possible Denver measles exposure

DENVER – Health officials say an incubation period has expired for people who may have been exposed to three children infected with measles and had traveled from New Zealand to Los Angeles a...

DATE: Jan 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Sundance Film Festival aims for more movie critic diversity

SALT LAKE CITY – A Sundance Film Festival program designed to increase diversity among media members covering the annual event in Park City boomed in popularity in the initiative’s second ye...

DATE: Jan 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Freshman Roddy lifts Colorado State over Wyoming

FORT COLLINS — Freshman David Roddy posted career highs of 19 points and 13 rebounds to spark Colorado State to a 72-61 victory over Wyoming on Saturday. Roddy hit 7-of-11 shots...

DATE: Jan 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: College Sports

New Mexico settles 2017 medical cannabis lawsuit for $69K

SANTA FE – Officials at a New Mexico event venue have agreed to settle a lawsuit with a medical cannabis producer over what type of products could be displayed at the state fair. ...

DATE: Jan 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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