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Marshal says fugitives had hourslong lead on authorities

PHOENIX – Two fugitives being transported across the country to face murder charges overpowered two security guards, tied them up and got a head start of several hours before anyone knew the...

DATE: Aug 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado school board calls for sex-education law inquiry

COLORADO SPRINGS – A Colorado school board is calling for an investigation into the state’s sexual-education law, saying a recent update overrides the authority of local school districts. ...

DATE: Aug 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

State: 8 cases of severe lung disease from vaping, e-cigs

SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials say they’re now investigating eight cases of severe lung disease associated with vaping and e-cigarette use. They say the eigh...

DATE: Aug 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Alex Trebek, saying he’s on the mend, back at ‘Jeopardy!’

LOS ANGELES – “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek has returned to work, saying he’s “on the mend” after treatment for pancreatic cancer. The game show posted a video Thursday on Twitter ...

DATE: Aug 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Colorado city bans flavored vaping products, ups buying age

BOULDER – Boulder officials are moving forward with plans to ban the sale of flavored electronic cigarette products containing nicotine in the Colorado city. The Daily Camera...

DATE: Aug 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Investigators rule New Mexico fireworks explosion accidental

ROSWELL, N.M. – Investigators have determined a fireworks explosion that killed a New Mexico firefighter and severely injured another was accidental. Roswell firefighters were pac...

DATE: Aug 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Police: 9-year-old girl in good condition after being shot

ALBUQUERQUE – Albuquerque police say a 9-year-old is hospitalized in good condition after being shot. Police say the girl’s father told police his daughter was wounded by a ricoch...

DATE: Aug 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado student on life support after being hit by vehicle

FORT COLLINS – Authorities say a Colorado State University student has been placed on life support after he was struck by a vehicle on college grounds. University spokeswoman Dell...

DATE: Aug 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico center gets more alcohol research funding

ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Alcohol Research Center is getting a $7.5 million grant to continue its work to better understand fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. The National Ins...

DATE: Aug 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Witness: Fatal shooting stemmed from request to borrow water

ALBUQUERQUE – A New Mexico man is facing charges in connection with a fatal shooting that a witness said stemmed from a request to borrow water. KOB-TV reports Richard Maliszewski...

DATE: Aug 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico poets holding fundraiser for El Paso victims

ALBUQUERQUE – The poet laureate of New Mexico’s largest city is helping organize a poetry reading fundraising for the victims of the El Paso mass shooting. Michelle Otero will co...

DATE: Aug 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Colorado university student dies after being hit by vehicle

FORT COLLINS – A Colorado college student has died from his injuries after being struck by a vehicle on university grounds. The Coloradoan reports that 19-year-old Anthony Av...

DATE: Aug 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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