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Navajo Nation sues New Mexico county over redistricting map

FARMINGTON – The Navajo Nation is suing San Juan County over a recently adopted map that will determine political boundaries for the northwestern New Mexico county through 2030. The tribal g...

DATE: Feb 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Man accused of lifting $25K dinosaur claw at Tucson gem show

TUCSON, Ariz. – A man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a fossilized dinosaur claw valued at $25,000 from a vendor in Tucson last month and then trying to resell it, according to auth...

DATE: Feb 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Polis launches bid for second term as Colorado's governor

DENVER – Democrat Jared Polis formally announced his bid Tuesday for a second term as Colorado’’s governor, citing his record in confronting the coronavirus pandemic, efforts to curb health ...

DATE: Feb 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Prominent New Mexico lawmaker charged with drunken driving

SANTA FE – Prominent Democratic state Rep. Georgene Louis of Albuquerque has been arrested and charged with drunken driving, the Santa Fe Police Department said Monday. Louis, an attorney an...

DATE: Feb 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Patagonia, REI others threaten to boycott Outdoor Retailer show

Companies would not participate if event moves to Utah

DATE: Feb 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Luján plans return to Senate in weeks for Supreme Court vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Ben Ray Luján, who is recovering from a stroke in January, says he plans to be back at work in “just a few short weeks” to vote on President Joe Biden's forthcoming Supreme Court nominee.

DATE: Feb 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Kodak Black reportedly among 4 shot outside Super Bowl party

LOS ANGELES – Four people were shot and wounded early Saturday after a fight broke out outside a Los Angeles restaurant hosting a party that followed a Justin Bieber concert, police said. Th...

DATE: Feb 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

New charges for Colorado clerk targeted in voting probe

GRAND JUNCTION – A Colorado county elections clerk under investigation by federal and state authorities in a security breach of voting machines posted bond on Thursday on two misdemeanor cha...

DATE: Feb 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Hydrogen incentives get cold reception in New Mexico

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A panel of state legislators on Tuesday rejected a bill that would have provided new financial incentives in New Mexico for the hydrogen fuel that is derived from natural gas.

DATE: Feb 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Snoop Dogg takes over Death Row Records brand as owner

LOS ANGELES – Snoop Dogg has taken over a popular record label that launched his stellar career. The rapper-mogul acquired Death Row Records’ brand from MNRK Music Group, which is controlle...

DATE: Feb 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Former ‘American Idol’ star charged in fatal DUI crash

PACOLET, S.C. – A country music singer who was a finalist on TV’s “American Idol” has been charged with driving under the influence resulting in death, South Carolina authorities said Wednes...

DATE: Feb 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Music

Denver ending mask mandate for schools, child care centers

DENVER – The city and county of Denver said Wednesday it will end its mask mandates for schools and child care facilities on Feb. 26, following similar moves in several surrounding counties ...

DATE: Feb 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News