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LGBTQ group endorses New Mexico congressional candidate

SANTA FE – A national organization devoted to electing LGBTQ candidates to public office has endorsed an openly gay contender in the race for New Mexico’s northern congressional district. ...

DATE: Oct 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Kansas becomes eighth state to report livestock disease

GOODLAND, Kan. – A disease that causes blister-like sores on the mouths of horses and other livestock has spread to Kansas, marking the eighth state where it has been detected. Th...

DATE: Oct 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Proposal would ban plastic bags in Carlsbad

CARLSBAD, N.M. – A southeastern New Mexico city near the state’s booming oil region may become the next town to ban single-use plastic carryout bags. The Carlsbad Current-Argus...

DATE: Oct 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Fire burning in Colorado for over a month 100% contained

SALIDA – A fire that has been burning in south-central Colorado for more than a month has been fully surrounded by containment lines. The Decker Fire near Salida was declared 100%...

DATE: Oct 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado teachers end strike without deal

FAIRPLAY – Teachers in a rural Colorado school district are back on the job after a 10-day strike. Striking teachers agreed to return to the classroom on Thursday despite failing ...

DATE: Oct 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico suspends QB Sheriron Jones amid exposure charges

ALBUQUERQUE – The University of New Mexico has suspended senior quarterback Sheriron Jones indefinitely from the team amid allegations of indecent exposure. The Albuquerque Jour...

DATE: Oct 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Colorado police seek help finding dismembered body parts

PUEBLO – Colorado authorities have asked the public for help in finding the missing body parts of a woman found dead in a discarded suitcase. KOAA-TV reports that the Pueblo Pol...

DATE: Oct 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Nashville sheriff reveals Johnny Cash was once deputized

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nashville’s sheriff said there’s proof that Johnny Cash was granted law enforcement authority four decades ago. At the Johnny Cash Museum this week, Nashville S...

DATE: Oct 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Haunted houses require 40-page waiver, insurance, drug test

SUMMERTOWN, Tenn. – A haunted house that promises an extreme experience that can last up to 10 hours requires participants be medically cleared by a doctor and sign a 40-page waiver. ...

DATE: Oct 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Trump includes Colorado in states getting border wall

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s boast of building part of the border wall in Colorado is garnering attention in the state, including from the state’s governor, Democrat Jared Polis. ...

DATE: Oct 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Winter storm warning issued for northern, northeastern New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE – A winter storm warning has been issued for northern and northeastern New Mexico through Thursday evening with heavy snowfall expected. The National Weather Service...

DATE: Oct 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

80th Mount Cristo Rey pilgrimage expected to bring thousands

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. – Thousands are expected to participate in the 80th anniversary pilgrimage and Mass on a New Mexico hill sacred to Catholics. The El Paso Times reports the...

DATE: Oct 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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