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Colorado ski county says visitors need negative virus test

ASPEN – A Colorado ski county is asking prospective visitors to fill out an online traveler affidavit confirming they’ve tested negative for the coronavirus. The new rules for Pit...

DATE: Dec 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

David Lander, ‘Squiggy’ on ‘Laverne & Shirley,’ dies at 73

LOS ANGELES – Actor David L. Lander, who played the character of Squiggy on the popular ABC comedy “Laverne & Shirley,” has died after a decades-long battle with multiple sclerosis, his wife...

DATE: Dec 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

New Mexico reports 1,928 more COVID-19 cases, 32 deaths

SANTA FE – New Mexico on Saturday reported 1,925 additional known COVID-19 cases and 32 more deaths, increasing the statewide totals since the pandemic’s start to 106,856 known cases and 1,7...

DATE: Dec 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Albuquerque closer to agreement for outside investigations on police

ALBUQUERQUE – The city of Albuquerque and the Department of Justice are inching closer to an agreement to bring in outside investigators to probe police misconduct. The special co...

DATE: Dec 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Loveland firefighters pull horse from frozen pond with crane

LOVELAND – Firefighters rescued a horse that was trapped in a frozen pond overnight Saturday and said the animal, named Buddy, was likely to survive his frigid ordeal. Rescuers us...

DATE: Dec 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation extends stay-home order to halt virus’ spread

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez has extended a stay-at-home order through Dec. 28 to try to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The Navajo Nation has had...

DATE: Dec 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Researchers: Starvation, weather to blame for bird die-off

SANTA FE – Starvation and unexpected weather are to blame for a statewide die-off among migratory birds in New Mexico, researchers said Friday. Biologists from multiple agencies c...

DATE: Dec 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

$5M bond for man accused of killing 12-year-old girl in 1984

GREELEY – A Colorado judge set a $5 million bond on Friday for a man who is accused of kidnapping and murdering a 12-year-old girl in 1984. Prosecutors said there was enough circu...

DATE: Dec 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Texas prep football player attacks referee

EDINBURG, Texas – A Texas high school football player charged onto the field and bowled over a referee Thursday night, angered after being ejected from the game. Senior defensive ...

DATE: Dec 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Air Force runs over Utah State 35-7

LOGAN, Utah – Haaziq Daniels had the longest touchdown pass of his career and one of four Air Force rushing touchdowns and the Falcons dominated Utah State 35-7 on Thursday night. ...

DATE: Dec 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Denver Nuggets re-sign Paul Millsap to one-year deal

DENVER – The Denver Nuggets have re-signed forward Paul Millsap to a one-year deal. Millsap has spent the last three seasons in Denver, averaging 12.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.1 as...

DATE: Dec 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

New Mexico governor to lead Democratic governors group

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has been selected as the new chairwoman of the Democratic Governors Association for 2021. The first-term governor had previous...

DATE: Dec 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News