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Denver area transit system struggles with worker shortage

DENVER – A survey of passengers who use the Denver area’s regional transit system shows more of them would be willing to see service cuts if it leads to more reliable travel. The ...

Health officials: New Mexico chronic disease deaths decline

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s health department says death rates in the state from chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer and stroke declined last year, but rates of suicide, homicide and ...

Arizona grassland may be landing site for reusable spacecraft

Test flight to ISS planned for next month

New Mexico city to try comprehensive crime-fighting plan

ALBUQUERQUE – Facing another year of record homicides, New Mexico’s largest city plans to tackle violent crime with a more comprehensive approach. Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller on ...

New charges for man accused in Colorado synagogue bomb plot

DENVER – An alleged white supremacist accused of plotting to bomb a historic Colorado synagogue is facing two new charges. A grand jury indictment announced Friday charges 27-year...

114 Colorado schools split $10M for upgrades after shooting

DENVER – A Colorado county has approved spending $10 million on physical and technological upgrades at more than 100 schools and on mental health programming in response to a deadly school s...

Juvenile detention center in New Mexico to close in December

ROSWELL, N.M. – County officials in New Mexico have voted to close the Chaves County Juvenile Detention Center after making transfer agreements with nearby counties. The Roswell...

Missing toddler named Miracle found unharmed in cold car

DENVER – Police in suburban Denver say a missing toddler was found unharmed after spending an unknown amount of time in her mother’s missing car in cold weather. Aurora police chi...

Colorado schools to receive part of $10M school safety fund

DENVER – Colorado county officials have announced $10 million would go to school safety projects at more than 100 schools after a shooting killed one student and injured eight others. ...

New Mexico commission votes to reconsider stream access rule

ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Game Commission has voted to reconsider a rule governing access to streams and rivers adjacent to private property. The commission voted 6-1 Thursday ...

More than 50 vehicles pile up in crash on Denver road

DENVER – Police say more than 50 vehicles were involved in a weather-related crash in west Denver. Injuries were reported in the pileup about 7:30 p.m. Thursday night, but Denve...

Alipiev, Dortch lead Loyola Marymount past Air Force 78-64

BIMINI, Bahamas – Ivan Alipiev scored 18 points as Loyola Marymount defeated Air Force 78-64 on Thursday in the Junkanoo Jam. LMU shot 57.7% from the field in the first half, an...