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Colorado moves to increase number of doctors, nurses

DENVER – Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced measures Friday to grow the ranks of doctors, nurses and other professionals in anticipation of an increasing coronavirus caseload straining the ...

DATE: Mar 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Concerns hit schools, drive virus testing center traffic

DENVER – Concerns are fueling school closures and state health officials were forced to close a drive-thru coronavirus testing center in Denver on Thursday because people were waiting in lin...

DATE: Mar 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Health emergency declared for Navajo Nation because of virus

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation is now under a public health state of emergency declared by tribal President Jonathan Nez because of the growing spread of the coronavirus outbreak. ...

DATE: Mar 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Mountain lion bites Colorado deputy responding to attack

LOVELAND – A mountain lion attacked a person in northern Colorado on Wednesday and bit a sheriff’s deputy who was responding to help, authorities said. Both victims were taken to ...

DATE: Mar 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado woman suspected of killing missing stepson charged

COLORADO SPRINGS – Prosecutors have formally charged a Colorado woman suspected of killing her missing stepson. Letecia Stauch appeared in court for an advisement hearing in Color...

DATE: Mar 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Albuquerque Academy closes classrooms on COVID-19 concerns

SANTA FE – A private high school in Albuquerque has closed after someone associated with the school came into contact with someone infected with COVID-19. Albuquerque Academy anno...

DATE: Mar 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado Tech given 60 days to avoid GI Bill enrollment halt

COLORADO SPRINGS – Colorado Technical University in Colorado Springs could be suspended from enrolling new students under the GI Bill program that provides financial aid to student veterans,...