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The Associated Press

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...

DATE: Sep 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Business

Roglic keeps red jersey at Spanish Vuelta

Kuss helping teammate in lead

DATE: Sep 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

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...

DATE: Sep 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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

DENVER â€“ 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...

DATE: Sep 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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. ...

DATE: Sep 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

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...

DATE: Sep 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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...

DATE: Sep 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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...

DATE: Sep 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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

Kuss, Roglic finish safely in peloton

DATE: Sep 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

USA Cycling hires Mari Holden to coach women’s program

COLORADO SPRING — Former Olympic silver medalist and world champion Mari Holden was hired Wednesday to coach the U.S. women’s road cycling team in the lead-up to the Tokyo Olympics. ...

DATE: Sep 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

$8 million diverted from Colorado military base for border

DENVER – The Pentagon is diverting $8 million in construction money from Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, to help pay for fencing on the U.S.-Mexico border. The military said We...

DATE: Sep 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Denver enforces firmer regulations on short-term rentals

DENVER â€“ The number of illegal short-term rentals in Colorado has decreased since Denver began firmer regulation enforcement. The Denver Post reports that city officials have...

DATE: Sep 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News