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Rare New Mexico meadow jumping mouse populations discovered

ALBUQUERQUE — Biologists who spent weeks in three New Mexico national forests searching for signs of an elusive, endangered mouse that looks somewhat like a tiny kangaroo have found what t...

Utah suspect kidnaps woman, nabs cars in Grand Junction

GRAND JUNCTION – A man wanted in connection with a slaying in Utah led authorities on two wrong-way chases, briefly kidnapped a woman after breaking into her home to change his clothes and s...

Nation & World Briefs

N.M. faces rising Affordable Care costs ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico cities could have to pay significantly more money to comply with the Affordable Care Act when the law’s “Cadillac Tax” for ex...

Legalized cannabis in Colorado debated in Arizona

PHOENIX – Three Colorado state legislators on Monday called on opponents of the Arizona measure to legalize recreational pot to stop airing what they say are misleading and inaccurate ads. ...

Pipeline protesters urge unity after days of confrontations

CANNON BALL, N.D. – Protesters trying to block the Dakota Access oil pipeline urged unity on Saturday while gathering near the burned-out construction vehicles that served as a barricade bet...

N.M. police: Mom, son arrested in elaborate lingerie heist

ALBUQUERQUE (AP) – A mother and son team is facing charges after Albuquerque detectives say they tried to cover up an elaborate heist of bras and panties. The Albuquerque Journal ...

Ex-Rocky Mountain Park ranger, rescuer dies while climbing

DENVER – A former Rocky Mountain National Park climbing ranger and respected mountain rescue specialist has died after a climbing accident, officials and a family friend said Friday. ...

WWII pilot, 101, soars for final time in P-38

Luck, fate unite pilot with plane

New Mexico budget woes drive up borrowing costs

SANTA FE – A major credit rating agency has downgraded New Mexico’s financial standing shortly after the adoption of new budget solvency measures by the Legislature and Gov. Susana Martinez,...

University students say activist recruited them in class

GRAND JUNCTION – Colorado Mesa University says it’s investigating after students reported that an activist recruited them during a class to work for a group supporting Hillary Clinton’s pres...

Lawsuit challenges Denver’s sweeps of the homeless

DENVER – When Jerry Burton’s sleeping bag and tent were removed by city workers from his campsite near a rapidly developing area close to downtown Denver, he was able to start over again wit...

Beer run! Self-driving truck goes 120-plus miles on delivery

DENVER – Anheuser-Busch says it has completed the world’s first commercial shipment by self-driving truck, sending a beer-filled semitrailer on a journey of more than 120 miles through Color...