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Former NFL receiver Vincent Jackson of Colorado found dead in hotel room

BRANDON, Fla. – Former NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson was found dead Monday at a Florida hotel room, days after authorities spoke with him as part of a welfare check, according to the Hil...

DATE: Feb 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

C.J. Cron agrees to minor league deal with Rockies

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies will be taking a look at another first baseman after signing C.J. Cron to a minor league contract with an invite to major league spring training. Cro...

DATE: Feb 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Bradley’s 28 points helps send Cal past Colorado 71-62

BERKELEY, Calif. — Matt Bradley scored a career-high 28 points and his 3-pointer with 40 seconds left helped seal California’s 71-62 win over Colorado on Saturday night. The win s...

DATE: Feb 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Winter storm delivers snow, freezing temps across New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE – A storm has brought snow across New Mexico, leading to freezing temperatures and icy road conditions. Snowfall has led to more than 150 delays and closures Tuesday m...

DATE: Feb 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Gathering of Nations Powwow canceled for second year in a row

ALBUQUERQUE – The world’s largest powwow has been canceled for a second consecutive year because of the pandemic. The Albuquerque Journal reported Monday that the Gathering of Nat...

DATE: Feb 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation confirms 13 new COVID-19 cases, one new death

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. â€“ Navajo Nation officials reported 13 new COVID-19 cases and one additional death. The latest numbers released Monday bring the total number of cases on the v...

DATE: Feb 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado U.S. Attorney Jason Dunn to resign

DENVER – Colorado’s U.S. attorney, Jason Dunn, plans to resign as the Biden administration prepares to appoint new top federal prosecutors. Dunn, an appointee of former President ...

DATE: Feb 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Bill advances to hold special primary congressional election in N.M.

SANTA FE – State legislators gave a warm welcome Monday to a bill that would change the candidate nomination process to replace U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland as she seeks confirmation as secretary o...

DATE: Feb 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico reports 200 COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths Monday

SANTA FE – New Mexico health officials reported 200 additional COVID-19 cases on Monday and nine deaths. The latest numbers bring the state to a total of 180,761 known cases and 3...

DATE: Feb 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado lawmakers to resume COVID-delayed session Tuesday

DENVER – Colorado lawmakers are resuming their 2021 session Tuesday, with majority Democrats anxious to implement a proposed $1 billion-plus economic stimulus plan by Gov. Jared Polis to cre...

DATE: Feb 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Italy won’t open its ski slopes because of virus fears

ROME – The Italian government on Sunday abruptly delayed opening Italy’s beloved ski season because a coronavirus variant was detected in a good portion of recently infected persons in the c...

DATE: Feb 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Travel

Backcountry skier killed in Colorado avalanche identified

DENVER – Authorities have identified one of two men who were killed in separate avalanches in Colorado on Sunday. The Clear Creek Coroner’s Office says 57-year-old David Heide of ...

DATE: Feb 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News