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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 ...

MacKinnon, Avalanche to host the Jets

Colorado one point away from playoff spot

New Mexico eyes film studio near Navajo Nation

FARMINGTON – Officials in northwestern New Mexico are hoping Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signs a bill that could open a film studio near the Navajo Nation. The Farmington Daily...