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3 charged in scheme to sell stolen ‘Hotel California’ notes

NEW YORK – Three people were charged Tuesday in an alleged conspiracy involving the handwritten lyrics to the classic rock juggernaut “Hotel California.” The defendants, despite knowing the ...

DATE: Jul 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Murder trial begins for ex-New Mexico officer in 2020 death

LAS CRUCES – A former New Mexico police officer charged with murder in a man’s death during a 2020 struggle with officers didn’t properly use a chokehold that gradually ended the man’s life,...

DATE: Jul 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Carlos Santana postpones some concerts after health scare

DETROIT – Carlos Santana has postponed his next six shows after collapsing on stage during a concert on Tuesday, temporarily stepping away from the stage “out of an abundance of caution for ...

DATE: Jul 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Man charged for alleged threat against elections official

DENVER – A man who allegedly made a threatening phone call against Colorado’s top elections official has been charged with retaliating against an elected official, prosecutors said Friday. ...

DATE: Jul 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico plans for more electric vehicle charging stations

ALBUQUERQUE – The first in a series of electric vehicle charging stations that will be paid for with state and federal infrastructure money will be installed in Socorro, one of the few popul...

DATE: Jul 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Hiker found dead at White Sands National Park

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. – A 27-year-old hiker who went missing while visiting White Sands National Park has been found dead, authorities said Friday. New Mexico state police and officials at the so...

DATE: Jul 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Conference realignment makes another seismic shift

In a surprising and seismic shift in college athletics, the Big Ten voted Thursday to add Southern California and UCLA as conference members beginning in 2024. The expansion to 16 teams will...

DATE: Jul 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Sports

New Mexico school trust feels pressure; voters weigh changes

SANTA FE – State investments are being buffeted by turbulent financial markets as New Mexico voters consider whether to divert more money each year toward early childhood education programs....

DATE: Jul 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Large Texas abortion provider will relocate to New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE – One of the largest abortion providers in Texas is planning to move its operations to New Mexico and another provider that offers telehealth services related to abortion and rep...

DATE: Jul 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Gov. Polis issues order to protect abortion access

DENVER – Gov. Jared Polis barred state agencies Wednesday from arresting or extraditing anyone seeking or providing reproductive care in Colorado, where the right to abortion was codified in...

DATE: Jul 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Source: Nuggets and Wizards agree to four-player swap

DENVER – The Denver Nuggets have agreed to a deal that would send guards Will Barton and Monte Morris to the Washington Wizards for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ish Smith, a person with know...

DATE: Jul 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Sports

Rocker Carlos Santana ‘doing well’ after collapsing onstage

DETROIT – Guitar icon Carlos Santana collapsed on stage during a show in Michigan and was rushed to a hospital, later blaming the episode on forgetting to eat or drink water. Santana, 74, wa...

DATE: Jul 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment