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2 million stillbirths every year, pandemic might worsen toll

LONDON – The World Health Organization, UNICEF and partners said there are about 2 million stillbirths every year, mostly in the developing world, according to the first-ever global estimate...

DATE: Oct 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Health

Cooler weather helps firefighters calm Colorado wildfire

FORT COLLINS – Firefighters in Colorado have made progress against a fire near Fort Collins as cooler temperatures, cloud cover and up to an inch of snow covered higher elevations. ...

DATE: Oct 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico homeless shelter reports more coronavirus cases

ALBUQUERQUE – Albuquerque officials confirmed more COVID-19 infections at the city’s homeless shelter as cases across New Mexico keep rising. The city reported an additional 72 ca...

DATE: Oct 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 30 new coronavirus cases and 6 deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation health officials on Monday reported 30 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and six more deaths. The latest numbers bring the total number of cases t...

DATE: Oct 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico reports 269 new COVID-19 cases and 4 more deaths

SANTA FE – New Mexico health officials on Sunday reported 269 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and four additional deaths. That increased to the state’s totals to 32,983 cases and 911...

DATE: Oct 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Guard in custody after man dies in shooting at protests

DENVER – A private security guard working for a TV station was in custody Saturday after a person died from a shooting that took place during dueling protests in downtown Denver. ...

DATE: Oct 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Former frat member sentenced for shooting student as hazing

ALBUQUERQUE – A former New Mexico State University fraternity member who shot another student during a hazing ritual last year was given an 18-month suspended sentence on Friday. ...

DATE: Oct 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Forecasters: Hot, dry, windy weather on tap for New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE – Forecasters say much of New Mexico will be hot, dry and windy this weekend, with wildfire smoke in some areas. The National Weather Service says there will be reco...

DATE: Oct 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation members eligible for $1,500 for virus relief

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be eligible for payments of up to $1,500 as part of the tribe’s response to the coronavirus. President Jonathan Nez...

DATE: Oct 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Dry weather worsen in Colorado, 17% in ‘exceptional drought’

DENVER – The summer drought that lingered throughout Colorado has become worse. The entire state is currently experiencing abnormally dry conditions and nearly 17% of the land are...

DATE: Oct 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Forest in southwestern New Mexico back in high fire danger

SILVER CITY, N.M. – The national forest that covers much of mountainous southwestern New Mexico again faces a high fire danger, officials said. The Gila National Forest headquarte...

DATE: Oct 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Training center for Native American officers ready to open

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. – A new federal law enforcement training center for Native American officers in northeastern North Dakota should be starting classes in the next month, U.S. Sen John Hoeven...

DATE: Oct 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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