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Child support collectors intercept federal recovery checks

SANTA FE – New Mexico has increased annual child support collections by $18 million as it intercepts federal economic impact payments to separated or divorced parents whose children do not l...

DATE: Sep 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Updated Boulder County order loosens virus restrictions

BOULDER – A Colorado county has announced an update to coronavirus health restrictions, including a limitation on gatherings of young adults. Boulder County Public Health announce...

DATE: Sep 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico reports 153 new coronavirus cases, 3 more deaths

SANTA FE – Health officials in New Mexico on Monday reported 153 new confirmed coronavirus cases with three additional deaths, increasing the statewide totals to 28,985 cases and 873 known d...

DATE: Sep 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado sees drug overdose rise with virus-related stress

COLORADO SPRINGS – Drug overdose deaths have increased in Colorado amid the coronavirus pandemic. About 130 people died of overdoses in May across the state, nearly doubling the a...

DATE: Sep 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 18 new coronavirus cases, 3 deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation health officials are reporting 18 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and three additional deaths. The latest figures released Sunday bring ...

DATE: Sep 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Biden endorses Luján for U.S. Senate bid in New Mexico

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is throwing his support behind Democratic U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján for U.S. Senate in New Mexico. The former vice president said Sunday th...

DATE: Sep 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado’s 3rd largest recorded wildfire continues to spread

DENVER – Winds fueled a northern Colorado wildfire that emergency officials said has damaged structures and moved beyond barriers established by firefighters to slow the fire’s spread. ...

DATE: Sep 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Hudson Swafford emotional after late birdie leads to victory at Punta Cana

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic — Hudson Swafford lost control of the tournament without ever losing any confidence he could hit the right shot when it counted. Standing in the 13t...

DATE: Sep 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Navajo Nation reports 32 new coronavirus cases and no deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation health officials report 32 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus, but no additional deaths. The latest figures released Saturday night bring th...

DATE: Sep 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico reports 159 new coronavirus cases and no deaths

SANTA FE – Health officials in New Mexico on Sunday reported 159 new confirmed coronavirus cases with no additional deaths. The latest numbers increased the statewide totals to 28...

DATE: Sep 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

LeBron James leads Lakers into NBA Finals past Denver Nuggets

Bubble run comes to an end for Denver

DATE: Sep 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Latest crime sweep nets 36 arrests in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE – Albuquerque police say the latest in a series of citywide crime sweeps has netted 36 arrests, including many suspects with a history of gun violence. Police Chief Ha...

DATE: Sep 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News