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More than 50 head of cattle taken in Colorado

AURORA – Colorado police are investigating the theft of more than 50 head of cattle worth about $75,000 from a ranch. Rancher Ray Wooters says the theft of his cattle occurred at ...

N.M. man faces numerous felonies in human trafficking case

ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico attorney general’s office says a man accused of human trafficking, kidnapping and other sex crimes will remain in custody pending trial on numerous charges. ...

Taking a look at what didn’t happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these is legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press...

N.M. man held after baby shot was charged in other case with kids

GALLUP, N.M. – A man accused of child abuse after authorities say a 3-year-old boy shot his 8-month-old sister in the face in a New Mexico motel room also faces charges in another case invol...

Colorado police search property of missing woman’s fiance

DENVER – Colorado police investigating the disappearance of a woman last seen on Thanksgiving Day searched her fiance’s property on Friday morning. Police did not immediately disc...

Report: Newborn drug dependency on the rise in New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE – Data collected by the state health department shows the number of babies born dependent on drugs in New Mexico more than tripled between 2008 and 2017. A recent repo...

Oldest giraffe in North America dies at Colorado Springs zoo

COLORADO SPRINGS – Zoo officials say the oldest giraffe in North America has died in Colorado Springs after her health rapidly declined. The Gazette reports the 32-year-old reticu...

Meow Wolf set to pounce on Washington, D.C.

SANTA FE –The New Mexico-based startup company for immersive art installations known as Meow Wolf is planning a large-scale exhibition in Washington, D.C. Meow Wolf announced Tu...

Bail reduced for mother of New Mexico infant shot in face

GALLUP, N.M. – A judge on Wednesday reduced bail for the mother of an 8-month-old girl who police say was shot in the face at a New Mexico motel. After a hearing, New Mexico State...

Three dead after sheriff’s vehicles crash into car in Colorado

VALDEZ – Three people are dead after two sheriff’s vehicles collided with a car in southern Colorado. The Colorado State Patrol says the driver and a child in the car as well as a...

Judge stops former Colorado coach from domestic violence plea

BROOMFIELD — A judge stopped a former University of Colorado assistant football coach from entering a guilty plea in a domestic violence case on Wednesday after the alleged victim objected t...

American skier Travis Ganong leads downhill training

SELVA DI VAL GARDENA, Italy — Led by Travis Ganong, American skiers claimed three of the top five spots Wednesday in the opening training session for the Val Gardena downhill. Gan...