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Santa Fe school counselor accused of racism back at work

SANTA FE – A Santa Fe high school counselor accused of sharing racist messages on social media is back at work. The Santa Fe New Mexican reported Tuesday that Stephanie Sheldon...

DATE: Jul 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon an NHL MVP finalist

Draisaitl, Panarin the competition

DATE: Jul 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Navajo Nation reports 24 more COVID-19 cases, but no deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. â€“ Navajo Nation health officials report 24 more confirmed cases of COVID-19 but no additional known deaths. The total number of infected tribal members on the...

DATE: Jul 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico governor thanks Trump for joining mask movement

SANTA FE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday thanked President Donald Trump for telling Americans that they should wear masks when they’re unable to keep distance between the...

DATE: Jul 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Ex-Justice Department lawyer will lead Elijah McClain probe

AURORA – An investigation spurred by the death of a 23-year-old Black man after suburban Denver police stopped him last year will be led by a former Justice Department lawyer who oversaw its...

DATE: Jul 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Albuquerque zoo selling paintings by animals to raise money

ALBUQUERQUE – A closed zoo in New Mexico is trying to raise money by selling paintings – by the zoo’s animals. KOB-TV in Albuquerque reports the New Mexico BioPark Society is offe...

DATE: Jul 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Officials: Repair of Colorado’s Capitol will cost $1 million

DENVER – Colorado officials say the cost of cleaning up vandalism to the state Capitol building is expected to total more than $1 million. The damage occurred during protests agai...