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Colorado virus cases reach highest levels since end of July

DENVER â€“ Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Colorado have increased for the third consecutive week, reaching levels last registered at the end of July, health officials said. The Color...

DATE: Sep 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo to extend weekend lockdown because of new virus cases

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation is implementing a stricter weekend lockdown as it looks into new clusters of coronavirus cases from family gatherings and off-reservation travel. ...

DATE: Sep 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

University of Colorado Boulder to go online amid virus spike

BOULDER – The University of Colorado Boulder has announced that all classes will be fully online for at least two weeks starting Wednesday to limit the spread of COVID-19, as cases increase ...

DATE: Sep 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico police officer arrested for DWI after speeding

LAS CRUCES â€“ A Las Cruces police officer has been arrested or allegedly driving while under the influence. The Las Cruces News-Sun reported Monday that 25-year-old Lourdes Herna...

DATE: Sep 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado’s largest active wildfire grows into flatter land

RED FEATHER LAKES – Winds caused the largest active wildfire burning in Colorado to grow on Sunday, prompting more evacuation orders. Fanned by southwest wind gusts of up to 30 mp...

DATE: Sep 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Authorities: Missing hiker is found dead in Sandia Mountains

ALBUQUERQUE – The body of a missing hiker has been found in the Sandia Mountains, Albuquerque police said Sunday. They said the death of 40-year-old Gilbran Hernandez-Avila is bei...

DATE: Sep 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation report 11 new coronavirus cases and no deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation health officials on Monday reported 11 new confirmed cases of coronavirus but no additional deaths for the second consecutive day. The Navajo De...

DATE: Sep 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Anthony Davis buries 3 at buzzer to send Lakers past Nuggets in Game 2

Denver faces a 2-0 hole in Western Conference finals

DATE: Sep 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Pogacar crushes Roglic im time trial to seal Tour de France title

LA PLANCHE DES BELLES FILLES, France — In an incredible climax to the Tour de France, Tadej Pogacar crushed fellow Slovenian Primoz Roglic in the last stage Saturday before the finish in Par...

DATE: Sep 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Navajo Nation report 17 new coronavirus cases, 4 more deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation health officials report 17 new confirmed cases of coronavirus with four additional deaths. The Navajo Department of Health says there now have b...

DATE: Sep 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico reports 67 new coronavirus cases, 2 more deaths

SANTA FE – Health officials in New Mexico on Sunday reported 67 new confirmed coronavirus cases with two additional deaths, increasing the statewide totals to 27,579 cases and 849 known deat...

DATE: Sep 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico reports 164 more virus cases; death toll up by 6

SANTA FE – State officials on Saturday reported 164 additional COVID-19 cases with six additional deaths in New Mexico, increasing its totals to 27,512 cases and 847 deaths. Berna...

DATE: Sep 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News