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New Mexico governor slammed for buying jewelry amid closures

SANTA FE – Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is facing criticism for a jewelry purchase from a store in Albuquerque that had closed its retail locations after she issued a public health...

DATE: May 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

2 inmates escape prison camp in southern Colorado

PUEBLO – Authorities are looking for two inmates who escaped a minimum-security federal prison camp in southern Colorado. The Pueblo Chieftain reports 35-year-old Jose Rodrigue...

DATE: May 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Skiing is back in Colorado for lucky few with reservations

DENVER – Skiing is back in Colorado after a more than two-month closure caused by the coronavirus, but only a few have been lucky enough to score reservations at the only reopened resort in ...

DATE: May 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Report: State auditor eyes New Mexico’s $1.6M mask purchase

SANTA FE – The New Mexico auditor’s office is looking into a $1.6 million purchase of 500,000 masks at a significantly higher cost than the normal list price as states scrambled to buy perso...

DATE: May 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Police say man dead after apparent shootout in Thornton

THORNTON â€“ A man died after an apparent shootout with police officers outside a city building in suburban Denver late Tuesday, police said. The shooting happened after Thornton ...

DATE: May 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation has 48 new cases of coronavirus, 1 more death

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said Tuesday that recent data indicate the coronavirus peak for hospitalizations on the vast reservation occurred from April 21-26, ...

DATE: May 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Task force on missing Native Americans resumes sessions

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – A presidential task force charged with coming up with ways to address missing and slain Native Americans will resume tribal listening sessions Wednesday. The ta...

DATE: May 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Classic car in Diocese of Gallup fundraiser stolen

GALLUP, N.M. – A Roman Catholic diocese in New Mexico says thieves stole a classic car officials were using to raise money for a vocations program. The Gallup Independent repor...

DATE: May 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Doobie Brothers reschedule 50th anniversary tour

NEW YORK – The Doobie Brothers are rescheduling their 50th anniversary tour because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees announced Tuesday that the...

DATE: May 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Navajo Nation has 105 new cases of coronavirus, 1 more death

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz – Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said Tuesday that recent data indicates the coronavirus peak for hospitalizations on the vast reservation occurred from April 21-26, ...

DATE: May 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New homeless housing complex to be built in Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS – A new 50-unit complex is being planned to house homeless people and provide counseling services and substance treatment as more people are affected by the coronavirus pand...

DATE: May 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

In-person fall term is on for University of Colorado Boulder

BOULDER – The University of Colorado Boulder has announced that students will return to campus this fall for on-campus housing and in-person classes with new policies and safety measures to ...

DATE: May 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News