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The Associated Press

Kyle Kuzma’s 3-pointer lifts Lakers to past Nuggets’ bench

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Kyle Kuzma hit a 3-pointer with .4 seconds left and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 124-121 Monday night to snap a three-game losing streak. ...

DATE: Aug 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Navajo Nation president asks Trump to commute death sentence

PHOENIX – Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez has asked President Donald Trump to commute the death sentence of a Navajo man convicted in the 2001 killing of a fellow tribal member and her ...

DATE: Aug 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado governor extends eviction notice order to 30 days

DENVER – Democratic Gov. Jared Polis has extended an executive order requiring property owners in Colorado to give tenants a 30-day notice before pursuing evictions as people struggle to mak...

DATE: Aug 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

I-70 closed in western Colorado because of new wildfire

GLENWOOD SPRINGS – A portion of Interstate 70 remained closed in western Colorado on Tuesday because of a wildfire that broke out along the highway the day before, forcing drivers headed acr...

DATE: Aug 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

More arrests expected in brawl during pro-police rally

FORT COLLINS – Police are still investigating a brawl that broke out during a pro-police rally in northern Colorado over the weekend and expect to make more arrests. While counter...

DATE: Aug 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado Springs police sergeant disciplined for comments on protest video

COLORADO SPRINGS – The Colorado Springs Police Department has disciplined an officer accused of calling for protesters to be killed in comments during a live social media broadcast. ...

DATE: Aug 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico confirms 132 additional virus cases, 5 deaths

SANTA FE – New Mexico health officials on Monday reported an additional 132 coronavirus cases and five more deaths. The latest numbers come as nursing homes and other long-term ca...

DATE: Aug 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 7 more COVID-19 cases and 1 more death

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. â€“ Navajo Nation health officials have reported seven more cases of COVID-19 and one additional death. That brings the total number of people infected to 9,315...

DATE: Aug 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Six children, from 3 to 17, wounded in Denver park shooting

DENVER – Six children ranging from 3 to 17 years old were among nine people who were shot at a gathering in a Denver park Sunday, police said. Three adults, a 27-year-old woman, a...

DATE: Aug 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Fire hits historic New Mexico bathhouse, under investigation

OJO CALIENTE, N.M. – A fire that torched a historic New Mexico bathhouse built in the 1800s remains under investigation. Investigators say a blaze Thursday destroyed the Ojo Calie...

DATE: Aug 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico nursing homes prepare for visits amid guidelines

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Health Care Association and New Mexico Center for Assisted Living say the state’s new visitation guidance marks a positive step for residents of nursing homes and o...

DATE: Aug 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico State Fair to go on as planned, but virtually

ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico State Fair is going all virtual. Organizers in June had decided to cancel the annual event because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. On Monda...

DATE: Aug 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News