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First Hispanic woman to serve as U.S. ambassador dies

ALBUQUERQUE – The first Hispanic woman to serve as a U.S. ambassador has died. Mari-Luci Jaramillo died Nov. 20 in Albuquerque. She was 91. Jaramillo had served as amba...

DATE: Nov 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Elevated benzene chemical level measured at Colorado school

GREELEY â€“ Colorado health officials have announced plans for further testing after an air monitoring lab measured an elevated level of benzene above federal guidelines at a Greeley school....

DATE: Nov 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Mom of slain student testifies her “life is over”

CASTLE ROCK – The mother of a student killed in a shooting at a suburban Denver school said her “life is over” after the death of her son. Maria Castillo testified Wednesday on th...

DATE: Nov 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Angela Williams ends Democratic Senate primary campaign

DENVER â€“ Colorado state Sen. Angela Williams is ending her campaign for the Democratic nomination to face U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner next year. The Denver Post reports Williams, ...

DATE: Nov 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado couple charged after horse dragging video shared

GRAND LAKE – A Colorado couple who shot a widely shared video of a horse dragged by a rope hooked to a truck is facing criminal charges. Prosecutors announced Tuesday that 59-year...

DATE: Nov 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Health officials: Flu activity widespread in New Mexico

SANTA FE – New Mexico health officials said flu activity already is widespread across the state and they’re recommending vaccinations to prevent spreading the illness. The Health ...

DATE: Nov 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico braces for more wind, wintery weather

ALBUQUERQUE – Road crews are preparing for wintery conditions that will move across New Mexico over the next couple of days. Forecasters with the National Weather Service in Albuq...

DATE: Nov 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Permits on sale in N.M. to harvest Christmas trees on federal land

ALBUQUERQUE – Christmas tree permits are now available at Bureau of Land Management offices around New Mexico. Federal land managers said the $5 permits will be sold in Albuquerqu...

DATE: Nov 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Albuquerque zoo welcomes baby ocelots

ALBUQUERQUE – Albuquerque’s zoo is celebrating the births of two ocelots. Officials at the ABQ BioPark announced Tuesday that the kittens were born in October. Mammal C...

DATE: Nov 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Trump order creates task force on missing Native Americans

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday creating a White House task force on missing and slain Native Americans and Alaska Natives. The task force wi...

DATE: Nov 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado man to pay $6 million in wrongful death lawsuit

DENVER â€“ A convicted Colorado man has agreed to pay $6 million to the parents of Shanann Watts, his pregnant wife he killed last year. The Denver Post reported Monday that a ...

DATE: Nov 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Injury ends season of Olympic downhill runner-up Mowinckel

OSLO, Norway – Olympic downhill silver medalist Ragnhild Mowinckel says her ski racing season is over due to another serious knee injury. Mowinckel says on her social media accoun...

DATE: Nov 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports