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New Mexico education agency suspends Los Lunas school board

LOS LUNAS, N.M. – The Los Lunas school board has been suspended by the New Mexico Public Education Department over allegations that multiple board members violated ethical standards and proc...

DATE: May 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

$95K deal reached to settle Colorado jail virus lawsuit

COLORADO SPRINGS – A Colorado county agreed on Tuesday to pay $65,000 to settle a federal lawsuit that alleged that mismanagement by the sheriff led to a COVID-19 outbreak in the jail last y...

DATE: May 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Get a COVID vaccine, enter to win $1 million in Colorado

Sweepstakes expected to spur more vaccinations

DATE: May 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado Option health care bill advances in state Senate

DENVER – A bill that would require insurers, hospitals and other health care providers to offer a standard health insurance plan to individuals and small businesses and reduce premiums in co...

DATE: May 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Sunday 10:57 a.m. A brush fire was reported in the 500 block of Animas View Drive. 7:29 p.m. A drunken man stole a woman’s house keys in the 50 bloc...

DATE: May 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado ends &#39;legacy admissions&#39; for higher education

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill Tuesday making the state a leader in the nationwide effort to ban legacy admissions at public colleges and universities.

DATE: May 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Senate takes on &#39;Colorado Option&#39; health insurance bill

DENVER (AP) — Colorado state senators clashed over government control of health care pricing and affordability in their first debate Tuesday on a bill that would require insurers to offer a standard health plan to individuals and small businesses -- and sanction hospitals and other health care providers that don’t participate.

DATE: May 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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

Colorado offers $1 million prizes for vaccinated residents

DENVER – Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced a weekly state lottery for five residents to win $1 million Tuesday to incentive COVID-19 vaccinations, amid other state bids to overcome public ...

DATE: May 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado shooting suspect makes 2nd court appearance

DENVER – A 22-year old man accused of fatally shooting 10 people in March at a Colorado supermarket made his second court appearance Tuesday and a judge scheduled a September hearing to rev...

DATE: May 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...