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Some New Mexico essential business close because of virus spike

ALBUQUERQUE – Some New Mexico essential businesses have been shut down because of a substantial increase in coronavirus cases. A new edict announced Thursday allows the New Mexico...

DATE: Nov 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Utility company proposes car rebate plan in Colorado

DENVER – A utility company has proposed a plan in Colorado to offer rebates to incentivize people to buy more electric vehicles. Xcel Energy’s rebates would total $130 million, th...

DATE: Nov 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Officials: Southeastern New Mexico roundup nets 100 arrests

ROSWELL, N.M. – Law enforcement officers arrested 100 people in southeastern New Mexico as federal, state and local agencies conducted a roundup over several days, officials said. ...

DATE: Nov 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Panel recommends four for appointment to New Mexico high court

ALBUQUERQUE â€“ Three current judges and one retired judge have been nominated for appointment to fill a vacancy on the New Mexico Supreme Court. A state nominating commission on ...

DATE: Nov 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico college basketball teams temporarily relocating to Texas

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico’s men’s and women’s basketball teams are temporarily relocating to Texas due to coronavirus restrictions in their home state. Athletic director Eddie Nune...

DATE: Nov 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Shiffrin to start 1st in comeback ski race after 10 months

LEVI, Finland – Ending her 10 month break from racing, Mikaela Shiffrin is set to go first in the World Cup slalom on Saturday, while the Sweden team has gone into quarantine and will miss b...

DATE: Nov 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Colorado governor sets start for COVID-19 special session

DENVER – Colorado lawmakers will convene Nov. 30 in a special session to craft a relief package for businesses, restaurants, bars, child care providers, landlords, tenants, public school stu...