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In-person graduations planned amid New Mexico vaccine push
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In-person graduations planned amid New Mexico vaccine push

May 12, 2021

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – A year after holding only drive-thru graduations, the school district for New Mexico’s second most populous city has scheduled in-person graduation ceremonies at the district’s soccer…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

May 12, 2021

Blotter lightscca La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Monday 11:13 a.m. A vehicle crashed into a tree in the area of Eagle Pass. 3:26 p.m. Mail theft was reported in the…

GOP convention moved to Texas to avoid coronavirus rules
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GOP convention moved to Texas to avoid coronavirus rules

May 11, 2021

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The New Mexico Republican Party is moving its three-day convention and retreat this weekend to Amarillo, Texas, citing speakers’ concerns about New Mexico’s COVID-19 restrictions. Mass…

State health agency cites multiple outbreaks of norovirus
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State health agency cites multiple outbreaks of norovirus

May 11, 2021

SANTA FE – New Mexico public health officials say they’re investigating multiple outbreaks around the state of highly contagious disease often called the stomach flu. Precautions such as frequent hand-washing…

Man accused of killing Thai wife prosecuted for abuse in U.S.
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Man accused of killing Thai wife prosecuted for abuse in U.S.

May 8, 2021

Thai Provincial Police Region 5, police arrest and interrogate American citizen Jason Matthew Balzer, center, Thursday in Chiang Mai province northern Thailand before charging him for intentionally murdering his pregnant…

Colorado lawmakers consider new office on gun violence
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Colorado lawmakers consider new office on gun violence

May 8, 2021

DENVER – A Democrat-backed bill to create a state Office of Gun Violence Prevention got its first hearing before a Colorado legislative committee Friday, with backers arguing it could educate…

Colorado GOP lawmaker who used racist term is reprimanded
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Colorado GOP lawmaker who used racist term is reprimanded

May 7, 2021

Republican state Rep. Richard Holtorf has been reprimanded after calling a colleague "Buckwheat" during a floor debate, which provoked angry reactions from Democrats. It wasn't clear to whom Holtorf directed…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

May 6, 2021

Blotter lightscca La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday 11:17 a.m. Vandalism was reported in the area of Shenandoah. 2:36 p.m. A recreational vehicle was reported stolen in the 39700 block…