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Colorado Supreme Court censures former judge for use of racial slurs

DENVER – Colorado’s top court has censured a former state appeals court judge who used racial epithets in emails with a romantic partner. The Supreme Court decision released Monda...

Deadline set for abuse claims against New Mexico archdiocese

ALBUQUERQUE – A deadline has been set for victims of clergy sexual abuse to submit a proof of claim in the ongoing bankruptcy case filed by New Mexico’s largest Catholic diocese. ...

New Mexico poised to create new early childhood agency

SANTA FE – New Mexico is poised to create a new Cabinet-level agency focused on early child education and care. State lawmakers over the weekend approved legislation that would es...

Proposed budget includes $3.1M for N.M. police body cameras

SANTA FE – New Mexico State Police officials are preparing for the possibility of equipping all officers with body cameras as lawmakers consider a budget proposal that would fund a $3.1 mill...

Armed security guards to begin patrolling Rio Rancho schools

RIO RANCHO, N.M. – Rio Rancho schools will have armed guards on their campuses starting this week. KOB-TV in Albuquerque reports that retired law enforcement officers and ex-mil...

US Olympic cyclist Catlin found dead in her home at age 23

Helped U.S. women’s pursuit team to a silver medal in 2016 Olympics

New Mexico city changing its Route 66 streetlights to LED

GALLUP, N.M. – A western New Mexico city is upgrading its streetlights to LED lights, including those on the historic Route 66 highway. The city of Gallup, New Mexico is planning ...

Marcel Hirscher secures eighth consecutive World Cup title

Austrian ties Lindsey Vonn for most titles

Recreational marijuana bill advances in New Mexico

SANTA FE – A proposal to legalize the sale and consumption of recreational marijuana through state-run stores in New Mexico is advancing in the state Legislature. A Senate panel...

No. 3 North Carolina beats No. 4 Duke for share of ACC title

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Freshman Coby White scored 21 points and third-ranked North Carolina hung on to beat fourth-ranked Duke 79-70 on Saturday for a share of the Atlantic Coast Conference reg...

Mixed blessing for cycling from Pope Francis

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has praised cycling for the value it places on discipline, selflessness and courage but warned that the sport can become tainted by doping, dishonesty and corrupt...

Colorado ski resorts back in business Saturday

DENVER – Much of western Colorado remains under an avalanche warning Saturday, but major highways are open and ski resorts are back in business after avalanches caused havoc over the past ...