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US launches another retaliatory strike in Syria, killing leader tied to deadly Islamic State ambush

WASHINGTON (AP) — A third round of retaliatory strikes by the U.S. in Syria resulted in the death of an Al-Qaeda-affiliated leader, who officials say had a direct tie to the Islamic State me...

DATE: Jan 17, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Bluefin tuna sells for record $3.2 million at year-opening auction at Tokyo fish market

TOKYO (AP) — A massive 243-kilogram (535-pound) bluefin tuna sold for a record 510 million yen ($3.2 million) at the first auction of 2026 at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market. The top bidder for t...

DATE: Jan 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

New Year's Day: What's open? Retailers. What's closed? Government and banks

While schools, government and banks are closed on New Year's Day, most major retailers across the U.S. will be open, with many offering discounts on older inventory to clear the way for newe...

DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Shedeur Sanders sparks No. 18 Colorado to 43-35 win over Colorado State in 2 OTs

BOULDER – His mom gave the pregame speech. His defensive-back son started the scoring with an 80-yard pick-six. His quarterback son won it with a 98-yard drive for the ages and an overtime n...

DATE: Sep 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: AP Sports

Navajo Nation accuses farmers of illegally growing hemp

SHIPROCK — The Navajo Nation has sued nearly three dozen people, accusing them of illegally growing hemp or marijuana on the reservation. The lawsuit filed earlier this week in th...

DATE: Nov 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Suspect in Santa Fe High athlete death to remain jailed

SANTA FE — Estevan Montoya will remain in jail while he awaits trial on charges he shot and killed former Santa Fe High School basketball player Fedonta “J.B.” White. State Distri...

DATE: Sep 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Colorado lists 20 virus cases from Sturgis motorcycle rally

Event drew some 462,000 people

DATE: Aug 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado records biggest marijuana sales month in June

DENVER — Recreational marijuana shops in Colorado have sold about $160 million worth of products in June, marking the most sales in a single month in state history. The Department...

DATE: Aug 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

New Mexico starts offering rescue loans to small businesses

SANTA FE, N.M. — State finance officials started accepting applications Wednesday for low-interest loans that are designed to help small businesses endure the financial stress of the coronav...

DATE: Aug 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

New Mexico school officially dumps Spanish conquistador name

Indigenous leaders and younger Latinos say brutality shouldn’t be celebrated

DATE: Aug 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Western Colorado wildfire grows in hot, dry conditions

GRAND JUNCTION â€” A wildfire burning in western Colorado has grown to over 18 square miles in hot and dry conditions that are expected to continue through Friday. The Pine Gulch ...

DATE: Aug 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Drought parches much of Colorado amid drier, warmer weather

DENVER — A year after most of Colorado was drought-free, nearly all of the state is now experiencing a dry spell, according to data released by the U.S. Drought Monitor. The weste...

DATE: Aug 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News