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NFL expects full stadiums this season, remains cautious

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league expects full stadiums this season and players and staff are being encouraged to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. “One of the things we’ve obviousl...

DATE: May 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Sports

International firm to buy power from New Mexico wind farms

The Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE – A California-based renewable energy company that is building a collection of wind farms in New Mexico announced Monday that an international firm has ...

DATE: May 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

Albuquerque school district backtracks on COVID-19 bonuses

SANTA FE – The superintendent of New Mexico's largest school district has backtracked on a promise to channel federal relief of at least $6 million toward bonuses for staff members – after s...

DATE: May 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Colorado ends &#39;legacy admissions&#39; for higher education

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill Tuesday making the state a leader in the nationwide effort to ban legacy admissions at public colleges and universities.

DATE: May 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Senate takes on &#39;Colorado Option&#39; health insurance bill

DENVER (AP) — Colorado state senators clashed over government control of health care pricing and affordability in their first debate Tuesday on a bill that would require insurers to offer a standard health plan to individuals and small businesses -- and sanction hospitals and other health care providers that don’t participate.

DATE: May 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico rules to curb oil industry emissions take effect

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s new rules to limit most venting and flaring in the oilfield as a way to reduce methane emissions are now in effect. State officials are billing the rules, published ...

DATE: May 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Mets get successful return from deGrom, who silences Rockies

NEW YORK – Ravaged by injuries, the New York Mets need Jacob deGrom now more than ever. That's why his typically brilliant performance Tuesday night was such a welcome sight in a sea of bad...