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New Mexico rules to curb oil industry emissions take effect

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s new rules to limit most venting and flaring in the oilfield as a way to reduce methane emissions are now in effect. State officials are billing the rules, published ...

DATE: May 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

New Mexico increases COVID-19 death toll by 114 after audit

SANTA FE – Health officials in New Mexico have added more than 110 coronavirus-related deaths to the state death toll on Monday after completing an audit of public health records. The state ...

DATE: May 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports six new COVID-19 cases and one more death

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Tuesday reported six new confirmed COVID-19 cases and one additional death. Tribal health officials said the latest figures pushed the total number ...

DATE: May 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Law lifts SAT, ACT requirement at public Colorado colleges

DENVER – Public colleges and universities in Colorado are no longer required to consider SAT or ACT scores for first-time freshmen during the admissions process under a newly signed law, off...

DATE: May 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Firefighter critically injured battling New Mexico wildfire

SANTA FE – A wildland firefighter was critically injured while fighting a wildfire on private land in southwestern New Mexico near the U.S.-Mexico border, state officials said Tuesday. The f...

DATE: May 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Budget, housing, jobs, health top Colorado fed relief plans

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Democrats outlined their priorities Monday for $3.8 billion in federal virus relief destined for the state under the Biden administration’s American Rescue Plan, and budgetary support, workforce development, affordable housing and mental health top their agenda.

DATE: May 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico weighs changes to permit for nuclear waste dump

CARLBAD, N.M. (AP) — U.S. officials are pushing state regulators to clear the way for a new ventilation shaft to be built at the federal government’s nuclear waste repository in southern New Mexico, but watchdog groups say modifying the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant’s permit to allow for the construction could open the door to expansion.

DATE: May 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

City of Albuquerque collects 166 guns in a buyback program

ALBUQUERQUE – The city of Albuquerque has collected nearly 170 guns in a buyback program designed to get the weapons off the street. Albuquerque City Council member Cynthia Borrego said lots...

DATE: May 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Denver police officer resigns after gun used in homicide

DENVER – A police sergeant in Denver has resigned nearly a year after his longtime friend used the officer’s personal gun in a fatal shooting. The Denver Post reports that Sgt. Dan Po...

DATE: May 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Former officers prosecuted in rough arrest out on bond

LOVELAND – Two former police officers facing criminal charges over the rough arrest of a woman with dementia last year turned themselves into authorities on Thursday and were released later ...

DATE: May 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 4 new COVID-19 cases and no deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Thursday reported four new confirmed COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths. Tribal health officials said the latest figures pushed the total numb...

DATE: May 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

New Mexico State Fair plans in-person return this year

ALBUQUERQUE – The September spectacle featuring funnel cakes, turkey legs, livestock and art exhibits, and carnival rides plans an in-person return this year. The New Mexico State Fair was s...

DATE: May 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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