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Colorado man with six previous DUIs gets life for fatal crash

GOLDEN – A Colorado man with six previous drunken driving convictions will spend the rest of his life behind bars for crashing into and killing a driver waiting at a red light. To...

Federal judge delays hearing on New Mexico drilling lawsuit

GRANTS, N.M. – A federal judge in New Mexico has delayed a hearing for a motion by a coalition of environmental groups to block oil and gas drilling in the Greater Chaco region. T...

Idaho State opens season over D-II Western Colorado

POCATELLO, Idaho – Matt Struck threw for 385 yards and four touchdowns and ran for another score as Idaho State opened the season with a 38-13 win over Division II Western Colorado on Thursd...

Long-term mortgage rates dip; 30-year at 3-year low of 3.49%

WASHINGTON – U.S. long-term mortgage rates fell this week, with the average on the key 30-year loan reaching its lowest point in nearly three years. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac sai...

Roglic keeps red jersey at Spanish Vuelta

Kuss helping teammate in lead

Six cases of the mumps being investigated in Bernalillo County

SANTA FE – State health officials say they’re investigating six cases of the mumps in Bernalillo County. New Mexico Department of Health officials say the patients range in age fr...

Colorado county to pay $2.45M to settle 2014 inmate death

DENVER – A Colorado county has agreed to pay a $2.45 million settlement to the family of an inmate who died in his cell after repeatedly asking for help. The Denver Post repo...

Trump again attacks ‘Will & Grace’ actress Debra Messing

NEW YORK – President Donald Trump is again attacking Debra Messing, calling the liberal activist and “Will & Grace” star a racist and saying she should be fired from the NBC sitcom. ...

Police: New Mexico man robbed his mother, stole her car

SANTA FE – A northern New Mexico man is facing charges after police say he robbed his mother for drug money then stole her car. The Santa Fe New Mexican reports 43-year-old Cec...

Report: Albuquerque has spent $300K on image campaign

ALBUQUERQUE – Records show the city of Albuquerque has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on a campaign aimed at transforming the city’s image. KOB-TV reports more than $312,0...

Arizona bans hunting contests for killing wildlife predators

PHOENIX – Arizona has banned organized contests where hunters try to kill the most coyotes or other wildlife predators for prizes such as cash or hunting equipment. The Governor’s...

Close to home, Iturria takes Vuelta stage for 1st win

Kuss, Roglic finish safely in peloton