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Colorado to shift from state to local COVID-19 response

DENVER – The state of Colorado will move on from day-to-day oversight of coronavirus safety restrictions and retire the familiar color-coded dial system, meaning local health departments wil...

Colorado boy dies after taking part in ‘blackout challenge’

DENVER – A 12-year-old Colorado boy who was hospitalized after his family said he tried a TikTok challenge that dared people to choke themselves until they lose consciousness has died. ...

Colorado advises new shots for those vaccinated at spa

COLORADO SPRINGS – Nearly 4,000 people who received COVID-19 vaccinations at a Colorado Springs medical spa need to be revaccinated because health officials have been unable to verify that...

‘The Bachelor’ star Colton Underwood comes out as gay

Colton Underwood, the former football tight end who found fame on “The Bachelor” has revealed that he is gay. “I’ve ran from myself for a long time. I’ve hated myself for a long t...

New Mexico governor signs bill to require paid sick leave

SANTA FE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation Thursday requiring that employers throughout the state provide paid sick leave to workers. Signed Thursday, th...

Navajo Nation reports no COVID-19 deaths for third day in row

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Tuesday reported two new confirmed COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths for the third consecutive day. The latest numbers brought the...

Farmington man surprised he faces charges in Capitol riot

ALBUQUERQUE – A Farmington man arrested for his acknowledged presence inside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot says he is surprised that he now faces criminal charges. Shawn...

Lawsuit notice filed in fatal shooting of New Mexico officer

ALBUQUERQUE – The wife of a New Mexico State Police officer fatally shot in the line of duty in February has filed a tort claim notice with the state seeking damages, one of the first steps ...

Rocky Mountain Showdown adds new dates

Rival Buffaloes, Rams to meet again in 2023

Federal judge approves partial deal between U.S. Soccer and women’s players

LOS ANGELES – A federal judge approved a partial deal between players on the women’s national team and the U.S. Soccer Federation over unequal working conditions. U.S. District Ju...

Colorado halts J&J vaccinations after U.S. recommendation

DENVER – Colorado on Tuesday suspended the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine while federal officials investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots in a handful of vaccine recipie...

New Mexico pauses administration of J&J vaccine

SANTA FE – New Mexico will pause administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in response to a federal recommendation stemming from reports of potentially dangerous b...