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Rockies, German Marquez agree on contract through 2023 season

DENVER – Hard-throwing righty German Marquez and the Colorado Rockies have agreed on a contract that runs through the 2023 season. The deal also includes an option for 2024. Mar...

U.S. edges Canada 3-2 in women’s hockey worlds in Finland

ESPOO, Finland – Annie Pankowski scored the winning goal on a second-period power play Saturday, leading the United States to a 3-2 victory over Canada at the women’s world hockey championsh...

Deal could move crude oil capacity to the Delaware Basin

CARLSBAD, N.M. – A deal between oil companies and a Texas firm could move almost a million barrels per day of crude oil capacity to the Delaware Basin in New Mexico and Texas. ...

Wildfire on Colorado’s plains 50 percent contained

LAS ANIMAS – Fire crews have been able make progress against a fire burning on 500 acres on Colorado’s southeastern plains. The fire in a rural area east of Las Animas was 50 perc...

Albuquerque police shoot stolen-car suspect during chase

ALBUQUERQUE – The Albuquerque Police Department says an officer shot a stolen car suspect after a car crash and short foot chase in the southeast part of the city. The Albuquer...

Kim strolling at Texas Open

SAN ANTONIO – Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth are successfully fine-tuning their preparations for the Masters. However, they haven’t been able to match Si Woo Kim so far at the Va...

Firefighters battle fire burning on Colorado’s plains

LAS ANIMAS – Fire crews are fighting a wildfire estimated to be burning on about 400 acres on Colorado’s plains. The Gazette reported that the fire started Thursday night in a ...

U.S. mortgage rates move little after big drop; 30-year 4.08 percent

WASHINGTON – U.S. long-term mortgage rates moved little this week after the key 30-year loan rate marked its steepest weekly drop in a decade the week before. Mortgage buyer Fredd...

Colorado House leaders announce transportation spending deal

DENVER – Colorado House leaders have announced a deal to spend $300 million for transportation in the state budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1. Democratic House Speaker K...

Officials expect delayed opening of road to Colorado scenic valley

ASPEN – Officials say the road to a mountain scenic area near Aspen will likely open later than usually following a winter of heavy snow and avalanches. The Aspen Times reported T...

New Mexico reduces penalties for marijuana possession

SANTA FE – A bill that reduces penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana and drug paraphernalia has been signed by the governor of New Mexico. Gov. Michelle Lujan G...

Uber, driver sued over deadly shooting in New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE – Uber is being sued by the estate of a man who was shot and killed by a ride-share driver earlier this year. The Albuquerque Journal reports James Porter’s estate ...