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New Mexico mourns bank executive killed on Southwest plane

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Family, friends and community leaders are mourning the death of a bank executive on a Southwest Airlines jet that blew an engine as she was flying home from a business tr...

University of New Mexico regents vote for reducing sports

Fishbein’s soccer program among those threatened

Camping reservation system begins for Conundrum Hot Springs

ASPEN – The U.S. Forest Service is launching a reservation system for overnight camping at a popular hot springs site south of Aspen. The Aspen Times reports camping permits at ...

Facebook puts New Mexico on ‘community boost’ tour

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Facebook will be visiting New Mexico as part of a program to boost small businesses and build the digital skills of people both on and off the social networking site. ...

Denver proposes tax hike on marijuana for affordable housing

DENVER – Denver officials have unveiled a plan that would have marijuana buyers help pay for an expansion of the city’s 10-year, $150 million affordable housing fund. The Denver P...

Vice President Pence tells space summit Trump wants a man on moon again

COLORADO SPRINGS – Vice President Mike Pence told the34th annual space symposium the Trump administration wants an American on the moon again. Pence addressed the symposium in Col...

Mouse found in Colorado, Wyoming remains on protected list

DENVER – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says a long-tailed mouse found only in Colorado and Wyoming will remain protected under the Endangered Species Act. The agency on Monda...

Colorado hazard team uses technology to control rock slides

EAGLE COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Transportation has started work on a rockslide mitigation project in Glenwood Canyon. The Vail Daily reports that the work includes clean...

Small oil producers struggling to keep running aging wells in New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE – Small- and medium-sized oil and gas producers in New Mexico are struggling to keep running aging wells based on outdated technology. The Albuquerque Journal reports ...

Finances favor Native American congressional candidate in New Mexico

SANTA FE – A Native American candidate for an open congressional seat in central New Mexico has raised the most money this year among a crowded field of Democratic candidates. Lag...

Lightning strike down Devils for a 2-0 series lead

TAMPA, Fla. – Alex Killorn scored twice during a four-goal second period, helping Tampa Bay beat New Jersey 5-3 for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference series. The Lightning scor...

Playoff Warriors have arrived, dominate Spurs in Game 1

Toronto takes Game 1 against Wizards