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Authorities investigate shooting involving Farmington police

FARMINGTON – The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office and New Mexico State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Farmington that has sent a suspect to the hospital. ...

DATE: May 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Columbine school shooting survivor found dead in home

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS – A Colorado man who survived the 1999 Columbine school shooting and later became an advocate for fighting addiction has died. Routt County Coroner Robert Ryg sa...

DATE: May 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Farmington officer shoots knife-wielding man after crashes

FARMINGTON – Authorities say a Farmington police officer shot and wounded a knife-wielding man Saturday during an encounter after multiple crashes that occurred as the man fled from sheriff’...

DATE: May 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Troopers target commercial vehicle for possible violations

GOLDEN â€“ Colorado troopers are targeting traffic violations by commercial trucks after four people were killed when a semi-truck driver coming out of the mountains outside Denver crashed ...

DATE: May 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Actor-comedian Sammy Shore, father of Pauly, dies at 92

LAS VEGAS – Sammy Shore, an actor and standup comedian who co-founded the Comedy Store, died Saturday. He was 92. Through a spokeswoman, Shore’s family said he died at his Las Veg...

DATE: May 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Colorado town’s growth spurs building fee to pay for police

VAIL – A fast-growing central Colorado community has imposed fees on new construction to pay for police and other public safety services. The Vail Daily reports the Eagle town ...

DATE: May 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

33 roosters seized in Colorado face death if not reclaimed

FRISCO – A Colorado animal shelter director says 33 roosters seized by authorities following a traffic stop are likely to be killed to protect against the spread of disease. Summi...

DATE: May 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Broncos to host graduation for school in mass shooting

DENVER – The Denver Broncos will host graduation ceremonies at its Colorado training center for students from a school where one student was killed and eight others injured during a recent s...

DATE: May 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Car plows into Dairy Queen picnic area, injuring family of four

LOVELAND â€“ Authorities in Colorado say a vehicle veered off a road and crashed into a picnic area at a Dairy Queen, injuring a family of four. Loveland Police Department Lt. Jef...

DATE: May 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Ewan wins Stage 8; Conti keeps pink jersey in Giro d’italia

Kuss moves into overall top 100

DATE: May 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

New Mexico wildfire forces evacuation of state park

ROSWELL, N.M. â€“ Dozens of firefighters from multiple agencies are battling a grass and brush fire that forced the evacuation of a state park, one home and other structures in southeastern ...

DATE: May 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

First New Mexico case of measles confirmed in Sierra County

ALBUQUERQUE â€“ State health authorities say a 1-year-old child is the first person to have measles in New Mexico in more than four years. The Department of Health says the child ...

DATE: May 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News