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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

Navajo Nation reports 55 new COVID-19 cases, 3 more deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. â€“ Navajo Nation officials reported 55 new COVID-19 cases and three more deaths. The latest numbers released Sunday evening bring the total number of cases on ...

DATE: Feb 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Outside team to assist Albuquerque police internal affairs

ALBUQUERQUE –The city of Albuquerque and the U.S. Department of Justice have proposed a plan to temporarily assist Albuquerque Police Department internal affairs investigators. An...

DATE: Feb 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Albuquerque police: Man arrested after firing at an officer

ALBUQUERQUE – A man has been arrested after allegedly shooting at an Albuquerque police officer that led to a standoff with a SWAT team. Police said 33-year-old Johnny Ray Gonzale...

DATE: Feb 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Storm system to pummel New Mexico with snow, winds, chill

ALBUQUERQUE – Forecasters on Saturday warned that a strong storm system will blanket much of New Mexico with snow while pummeling the state with wind chills from strong winds and plummeting ...

DATE: Feb 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Heinrich, Lujan vote to convict Trump in impeachment trial

ALBUQUERQUE – Former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial ended Saturday with an acquittal as both of New Mexico’s two Democratic senators voted in a majority that fell short of...

DATE: Feb 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico weighs new investments in early education

SANTA FE – The state House of Representatives on Friday endorsed a proposed constitutional amendment that could funnel more than a billion dollars toward early childhood education over the n...

DATE: Feb 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News