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Kuemper stops 49 shots in Coyotes’ 4-2 win over Avalanche

EDMONTON, Alberta – Darcy Kuemper snatched up tipped shots, made saves from prone positions, saw pucks through traffic. One monumental effort by Arizona’s goalie and now the Coyot...

DATE: Aug 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Sports

New Mexico aims to keep daily COVID-19 case count in check

SANTA FE – New Mexico health officials on Friday reported an additional 175 COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 23,160 since the pandemic began. The tally marks another day of l...

DATE: Aug 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Code Talkers honored in virtual ceremony

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. â€“ Hundreds of Navajo Code Talkers who helped the Allied forces covertly communicate during World War II were honored in a ceremony Friday. Code Talkers Day is...

DATE: Aug 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Supporters of man who shot protesters want charges dropped

DENVER – Supporters of the man accused of shooting two people at Colorado protests for the death of Elijah McClain where a Jeep drove toward protesters on the interstate are asking for all c...

DATE: Aug 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado wildfire keeps I-70 closed for fifth consecutive day

EAGLE – Gov. Jared Polis said Friday a portion of Interstate 70 could be closed for another two to three days as firefighters battle a wildfire that has forced evacuations and scorched about...

DATE: Aug 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Burakovsky scores late, Avalanche beat Coyotes

Quick turnaround for Game 3 Saturday

DATE: Aug 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Navajo president: Schools should use online learning in fall

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez is urging all schools on the tribe’s reservation to use online learning during the fall semester to help reduce the risk of spreadin...

DATE: Aug 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Raptors close out Nuggets

Denver starts playoffs Monday against Utah

DATE: Aug 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Varner, Hoge, Sloan share Wyndham lead tied at 62

Weather suspends Round 1 play late

DATE: Aug 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Big Sky scuttles rest of fall sports schedule over COVID-19

FARMINGTON, Utah – The Big Sky Conference has voted to postpone all fall sports competition until the spring because of concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. The decision follo...

DATE: Aug 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Senators lay out plan for college athletes bill of rights

A group of senators led by Cory Booker of New Jersey and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut on Thursday released a plan for reforming college sports with an athletes bill or rights. ...

DATE: Aug 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Union votes no confidence, calls for Santa Fe mayor’s ouster

SANTA FE – A union representing just over half of city workers is calling on the Santa Fe City Council to remove Mayor Alan Webber. The union approved a resolution Wednesday night...

DATE: Aug 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News