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Catholic dioceses planning ‘Border Mass’ near Ciudad Juarez

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. – A group of Catholic dioceses is planning a Mass along the U.S.-Mexico border in the city of Sunland Park amid rising political tensions around immigration. Di...

DATE: Oct 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Inmate killed in altercation at federal prison in Colorado

PUEBLO â€“ Officials say an inmate has died after a confrontation with another inmate at a federal prison in Florence. The Pueblo Chieftain reports 37-year-old Maxie Graham was...

DATE: Oct 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

University of Northern Colorado suspends fraternity

GREELEY – The University of Northern Colorado has suspended a fraternity for seven years after finding violations of student code of conduct. The Greeley Tribune reports the un...

DATE: Oct 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Drug dealer sentenced to prison following overdose death

BRECKENRIDGE – A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to three years in Colorado Department of Corrections custody for the overdose death of another man in February. The Summit D...

DATE: Oct 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico agency: 30 residents diagnosed with salmonella

SANTA FE â€“ State health officials say 30 New Mexico residents have been identified as being diagnosed with salmonella after preparing raw ground beef at home since late August. ...

DATE: Oct 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Landmark Air Force Academy Chapel to close for restoration

AIR FORCE ACADEMY – The landmark Cadet Chapel at the Air Force Academy will close Jan. 1 for a major restoration project that could take up to four years. The project was original...

DATE: Oct 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation president endorses former leader over his VP

ALBUQUERQUE – The Navajo Nation president is endorsing a man he beat for the job in the last election cycle to succeed him. Russell Begaye announced his endorsement of Joe Shirley...

DATE: Oct 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Recent violent crime in Espanola raises officials’ concerns

ESPANOLA, N.M. – Espanola officials are gathering to talk about why there has been a spate of violent crimes in recent months, including several homicides. The Santa Fe New Mex...

DATE: Oct 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Crowd packs Colorado’s largest synagogue for shooting vigil

DENVER - About 2,500 people of all faiths packed into Colorado’s largest synagogue to remember the 11 people killed in a Pittsburgh synagogue. The speakers at Sunday night’s servi...

DATE: Oct 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico couple nabbed in Halloween costumes heist

ALBUQUERQUE - An Albuquerque couple is facing charges after police say they tried to steal more than $1,000 worth of Halloween costumes. KRQE-TV in Albuquerque reports Seth McKelv...

DATE: Oct 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

40 desert bighorn sheep released into New Mexico mountains

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. – New Mexico wildlife officials have released 40 desert bighorn sheep to the Sacramento Mountains – an area where the animal has been absent for nearly a century. ...

DATE: Oct 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

NFL Roundup: Rams rally to beat Packers to stay unbeaten

Carson Wentz throws three touchdowns as Eagles win in London

DATE: Oct 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports