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Lawsuits against EPA contractor’s activity at Gold King Mine move ahead

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Legal challenges against a federal contractor involved in a mine waste spill that polluted rivers in three Western states are being allowed to move forward. Th...

DATE: Feb 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Boulder teacher cited for assaulting pupil over Pledge of Allegiance

BOULDER â€“ Authorities say a Colorado middle school teacher under suspicion of assaulting a student who refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance has been cited for child abuse and assa...

DATE: Feb 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Chris Froome returns to cycling despite doping investigation

MALAGA, Spain – Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome returned to racing on Wednesday despite being under investigation by cycling’s world governing body for failing a doping test. ...

DATE: Feb 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Storm bringing rain, snow and strong winds to New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE â€“ A Pacific storm system is expected to drop rain and snow on parts of New Mexico while producing strong to severe winds Wednesday and Thursday. The National Weather...

DATE: Feb 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico Legislature confronts budget stalemate

SANTA FE â€“ The New Mexico Legislature is racing against the clock to resolve a budget stalemate over how to spend a windfall in state income. House lawmakers were preparing Wedn...

DATE: Feb 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico urges Congress to rein in dark money

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Legislature is urging the U.S. Congress to restore greater federal and local regulation of political spending that influence elections and governance – and hopes ot...

DATE: Feb 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado senator accused of sexual misconduct won’t resign

DENVER – A Colorado state lawmaker says he is stepping down as the chairman of an influential committee but won’t resign his seat after being investigated for sexual misconduct. R...