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Vigil takes oath as New Mexico chief justice

SANTA FE – Justice Michael Vigil has taken over as New Mexico’s top judge. Vigil was sworn in for a two-year-term as chief justice on Wednesday after he was selected by his collea...

DATE: Jul 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico high school to drop Spanish conquistador name

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – A New Mexico high school named after a Spanish conquistador will be renamed following nationwide protests against racial injustice. The Las Cruces School Board ...

DATE: Jul 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado water officials to regulate ‘forever chemicals’

DENVER – Colorado’s Water Quality Control Commission is putting new limits on a class of chemicals common in everything from nonstick pans to firefighting foam. Colorado Public Ra...

DATE: Jul 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Tribal nations appeal ruling over federal virus relief funds

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Tribal nations are challenging a court decision that allows Alaska Native corporations to receive a share of $8 billion in federal coronavirus relief funding set aside for...

DATE: Jul 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Cale Makar a Calder Trophy finalist for Colorado Avalanche

East/West split among rookie, coach of year finalists

DATE: Jul 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

University, public schools announce fall semester plans

ALBUQUERQUE – The University of New Mexico has announced its reopening plan for the fall semester with coursework offered both in-person and remotely starting in August, while some public sc...

DATE: Jul 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado county warns tougher restrictions amid virus

COLORADO SPRINGS – Health officials in Colorado have warned that tougher restrictions on restaurants, gyms and other businesses could be coming to El Paso County, citing an increase in confi...

DATE: Jul 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico high school to drop Spanish conquistador name

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – A New Mexico high school named after a Spanish conquistador will be renamed after nationwide protests against racial injustice. The Las Cruces School Board vote...

DATE: Jul 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Two dead, two unaccounted for after suburban Denver house fire

ARVADA – Two people are dead and two other people are unaccounted for after a fire at a suburban Denver home, firefighters said. The fire was reported at about 1:20 a.m. Wednesday...

DATE: Jul 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Legal cannabis sales in Colorado reach all-time high in May

DENVER – Cannabis sales in Colorado set a new monthly record in May, reaching their highest level since broad legalization in 2014. Dispensaries sold over $192 million worth of ca...

DATE: Jul 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

Navajo Nation reports 47 more virus cases, no new deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation reported 47 new cases of the coronavirus Tuesday and no additional deaths. The latest positive cases of COVID-19 on the sprawling reservatio...

DATE: Jul 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

World-class hoop dancer Nakotah LaRance dies

Champion hoop dancer Nakotah LaRance, who traveled the world performing with Cirque du Soleil then returned to New Mexico to coach youth dancers, has died at age 30. LaRance, who ...

DATE: Jul 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

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