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Denver Uber driver testifies he shot rider after attack

DENVER – A Denver Uber driver told a jury his passenger made sexual advances and attacked him before the driver fatally shot the man. The Denver Post reports Michael Hancock ...

New Mexico prep football coach accused of stealing from player

GALLUP, N.M. – New Mexico State Police say a high school football coach has been arrested for allegedly stealing money from one of his players. They say 42-year-old John Roanhoaus...

Some evacuations lifted near central Colorado wildfire

SALIDA – Many people evacuated because of a wildfire burning in central Colorado are back home. The Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office lifted evacuation orders on Sunday for several ...

Argument may have led to shooting in Denver area home

DENVER – Authorities believe an argument or several arguments led to a shooting at a large gathering at a Denver area home. Adams County Sheriff’s Office says at least four people...

El Paso judge on leave after DWI arrest in Santa Fe

SANTA FE – An El Paso judge has been arrested for driving while intoxicated in Santa Fe. KRQE-TV in Albuquerque reported Sunday that El Paso Magistrate Judge Ray Gutierrez was det...

Vacant country club in Rio Rancho, N.M., gutted by fire

RIO RANCHO, N.M. – A vacant country club in Rio Rancho has been gutted by a fire. Authorities say they don’t suspect arson in the fire that broke out Friday night at the Chamisa H...

NFL Roundup: Tucker’s field goal lifts Ravens past Steelers

Oakland takes out Chicago in London

Rockets’ general manager’s Hong Kong comments anger China

BEIJING – Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey tried Sunday to defuse the rapidly growing fallout over his deleted tweet that showed support for Hong Kong anti-government protesters, ...

Unruly fans threaten New Mexico high school soccer games

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A New Mexico high school sports governing board says unruly fans creating problems in football, cheerleading and basketball now are threatening the future of soccer. ...

Nevada fighting to keep ‘zombie deer’ from entering state

‘Zombies’ are deer that have contracted chronic wasting disease

Firefighters build containment lines at Salida-area wildfire

SALIDA – More than 800 firefighters continue to work on containment lines for a central Colorado wildfire that has charred nearly 10 square miles of national forest land. The fi...

‘Wow child’ is special guest of orchestra that inspired him

BOSTON – A boy who charmed the world by exclaiming “Wow!” at the end of a classical music performance was a special guest of the orchestra that inspired his delight. The Boston...