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The Associated Press

Fans, Ono, bandmates mark 40 years since John Lennon’s death

NEW YORK – Fans remembered John Lennon with flowers, candles and songs Tuesday, the 40th anniversary of the former Beatle’s death after being shot outside his New York City apartment buildin...

DATE: Dec 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Police checking path of Colorado gunmen arrested in Florida standoff

PANAMA CITY, Fla. – Investigators are tracking the path taken by two Colorado men who were arrested after a police chase and standoff in Florida’s Panhandle to see if they were involved in t...

DATE: Dec 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico reports 1,250 new COVID-19 cases, 11 more deaths

SANTA FE – Health officials in New Mexico on Sunday reported 1,250 new COVID-19 cases with 11 additional deaths. The latest numbers pushed the state’s totals since the pandemic be...

DATE: Dec 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Remains of 1 of 3 people found dead in rural San Luis Valley identified

CONEJOS – Authorities have identified the remains of one of three people found dead near a rural town in southern Colorado. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation says a forensic od...

DATE: Dec 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado’s first gentleman in hospital for COVID-19 symptoms

DENVER (AP) – Colorado Gov. Jared Polis’ longtime partner, first gentleman Marlon Reis, has been hospitalized as a precaution after experiencing shortness of breath and a worsening cough eig...

DATE: Dec 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 213 new COVID-19 cases, 15 more deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation health officials on Monday reported 213 new COVID-19 cases and 15 more deaths. In all, the tribe has now reported 18,163 cases and 682 knows dea...

DATE: Dec 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Former judge who told friend of drug investigation censured

DENVER – The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday publicly censured a former Weld County district judge who tipped off his friend that their mutual acquaintance was the target of a federal drug ...

DATE: Dec 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Suspect sought in murder in small Colorado farming town

SAGUACHE – Authorities in Colorado were searching for a 45-year-old man in connection with a murder in the town of Saguache early Sunday morning. Suspect Donald Garcia was conside...

DATE: Dec 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico reports 1,250 new COVID-19 cases, 8 more deaths

SANTA FE – Health officials in New Mexico on Sunday reported 1,250 new COVID-19 cases with eight additional deaths. The latest numbers pushed the state’s totals since the pandemic...

DATE: Dec 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Concerns raised about costs of New Mexico Civil Rights Act

SANTA FE – A proposed New Mexico Civil Rights Act that would allow legal claims to be filed in state court over alleged infringements on free speech, freedom of religion and other constituti...

DATE: Dec 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 225 new COVID-19 cases; ICU beds full

WINDOW ROCK – Navajo Nation health officials have reported 225 new COVID-19 cases and two additional deaths with intensive care unit beds at healthcare facilities now at full capacity. ...

DATE: Dec 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico legislative bill to provide $5M in relief funds

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Human Services Department has been appropriated $5 million by the state Legislature to provide emergency financial assistance to low income state residents who didn...

DATE: Dec 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News