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New Mexico teacher develops braille code for Navajo

FARMINGTON – A public school teacher near the country’s largest American Indian reservation has developed a braille code for the Navajo language. Carol Green, who began developing...

DATE: Jan 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Willie Nelson cancels shows after leaving a concert early

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country music legend Willie Nelson has canceled shows in Nevada and California after leaving a concert in San Diego after performing one song. A publicist for N...

DATE: Jan 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Music

No progress in meeting on pot between Gardner, Sessions

DENVER – There’s no progress reported in talks between Colorado’s Republican senator and the Republican Attorney General over marijuana policy. Sen. Cory Gardner met with Attorney...

DATE: Jan 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Sheriff: Colorado gunman monitored deputies before shooting

HIGHLANDS RANCH – A sheriff says the gunman who killed a suburban Denver deputy and wounded four other officers used video surveillance equipment in and outside his apartment to monitor auth...

DATE: Jan 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Runner-up in northern Colorado council race to take office

GREELEY – The runner up in a Colorado city council race will take office after the winner was forced out because of a felony conviction. The Greeley City Council voted Tuesday to ...

DATE: Jan 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Colorado education board member Pan Mazanec resigns

DENVER – Republican Pam Mazanec has announced she’s resigning her seat on the Colorado Board of Education. The Denver Post reported Tuesday that Mazanec is a staunch supporter of ...

DATE: Jan 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Colorado state lawmakers open new session at Capitol

DENVER – Colorado House Speaker Crisanta Duran and Senate President Kevin Grantham have gaveled in the 2018 legislative session. Lawmakers confront the tasks of roads and schools ...

DATE: Jan 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Jonathan Gonzalez to play for Mexico instead of U.S.

Monterrey midfielder Jonathan Gonzalez is leaving the U.S. national team program to play for Mexico. The highly regarded 18-year-old was born in Santa Rosa, California, to Mexican...

DATE: Jan 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Rare snowy owl spotted at Lake Pueblo State Park

PUEBLO – A rare snowy owl has been spotted at the Lake Pueblo State Park in the Pueblo area. The Pueblo Chieftain reports the bird, typically found in the Arctic region of North A...

DATE: Jan 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Officials consider plan for public toilet in Santa Fe

SANTA FE – City officials are considering installing a public toilet in downtown Santa Fe – an area that officials say lacks public restrooms, leaving local businesses to cater to tourists’ ...

DATE: Jan 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Tiny home village relocates in Denver’s arts district

DENVER – A tiny home village in Denver’s RiNo Arts district has moved about 200 feet from its original location. KMGH-TV reported Saturday that the Beloved Community Village had t...

DATE: Jan 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

West ski resorts struggling with snowless winter

SANTA FE, N.M. – A snowless winter has pushed much of New Mexico into drought conditions and has left many ski resort workers unemployed or underworked. The Santa Fe New Mexican r...

DATE: Jan 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News