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US projections on drought-hit Colorado River grow more dire

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The U.S. government released projections Wednesday that indicate an even more troubling outlook for a river that serves 40 million people in the American West.

DATE: Sep 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Report: Pilot in deadly balloon crash had drugs in system

ALBUQUERQUE – A report from the Federal Aviation Administration shows the pilot of a hot air balloon that crashed in New Mexico in June had marijuana and cocaine in his system. Pilot Nichol...

DATE: Sep 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

3 charged in death of elderly woman left outside in heat

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — Three assisted living facility workers are being prosecuted in the death of an 86-year-old woman with Alzheimer's disease who authorities alleged was left outside in sweltering weather for six hours, officials said.

DATE: Sep 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 36 more COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Tuesday reported 36 more COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths. The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s totals to 33,548 confirmed COVID-19 cases f...

DATE: Sep 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Legislators sue to rein in governor on pandemic relief

SANTA FE – Legislators asked the New Mexico Supreme Court on Monday to limit Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s authority over more than $1 billion in federal relief. The lawsuit from the Republi...

DATE: Sep 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

GPS for defendants in Bernalillo County to be monitored 24/7

SANTA FE – Defendants awaiting trial in Bernalillo County who wear GPS devices will be monitored more closely from now on. The New Mexico Judiciary has announced the implementation of a plan...

DATE: Sep 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Albuquerque OKs no-fares pilot program for city buses

ALBUQUERQUE – Albuquerque’s public transit system won’t charge fares for riding buses during a 12-month experiment starting Jan. 1. City Council voted Monday night to approve the pilot progr...

DATE: Sep 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Navajo Nation reports 17 more COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Monday reported 17 more COVID-19 cases and two additional deaths. The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s totals to 33,548 confirmed COVID-19 cases fr...

DATE: Sep 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Investigators say man chose to ‘hunt and control’ wife

DENVER – Investigators allege that a Colorado man charged with killing his missing wife decided to “hunt and control” her like an animal after she insisted on leaving him and later changed...

DATE: Sep 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Grand jury indicts ex-lawmaker in alleged kickback scheme

SANTA FE – A former high-ranking Democratic state legislator and Albuquerque public school administrator has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of racketeering, money laundering, fraud...

DATE: Sep 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Colorado Republican leaders reject opting out of primary

DENVER – Colorado Republican leaders have voted down a proposal from that would have allowed GOP nominees to be selected by a relatively small number of party members. The proposal would hav...

DATE: Sep 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado man accused of killing wife heads to trial

SALIDA – A judge ruled Friday there is enough evidence for the case to proceed against a southern Colorado man who was charged with first-degree murder nearly a year after his wife was repo...

DATE: Sep 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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