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Colorado police officer accused of hurting woman’s arm: ‘Ready for the pop?’

DENVER – A Colorado police officer accused of dislocating the shoulder of a 73-year-old woman with dementia while arresting her seemed to be aware he had injured her. He told fellow officers...

DATE: Apr 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Warm, windy conditions elevate fire danger in New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE – Weather forecasters and land managers are warning that warm, windy and dry conditions are combining to boost fire danger around New Mexico as authorities called for evacuations...

DATE: Apr 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico among slowest growing Western states

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico’s population grew by 2.8% over the last decade, making it one of the slowest growing states in the West, according to the first numbers released Monday from the 2020...

DATE: Apr 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

N.M. high court: Some defendants must be released pending appeal

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled Monday that some criminal defendants – including those convicted of child abuse charges – are entitled to release pending appeal if certain legal ...

DATE: Apr 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 26 new COVID-19 cases, 10 more deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation is reporting 26 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 10 additional deaths. Tribal health officials released figures combining new cases found on...

DATE: Apr 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Ranch becomes haven for queer people in rural Colorado

CUSTER COUNTY (AP) – Two sets of headlights headed straight for the geodesic dome house that serves as the Tenacious Unicorn Ranch’s headquarters. Outside in the deep dark of Colo...

DATE: Apr 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Archdiocese of Santa Fe to sell properties for settlements

SANTA FE â€“ The Archdiocese of Santa Fe is expected to sell off hundreds of properties by this summer in order to pay for settlements of sex abuse lawsuits. The archdiocese, whic...

DATE: Apr 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Bernalillo County jail health care provider ends contract

ALBUQUERQUE – The medical care provider for Bernalillo County’s jail is walking away more than a year before its contract is up. The Albuquerque Journal reported Monday that Centu...

DATE: Apr 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado will gain 8th U.S. House seat based on census

State’s population expands nearly 15% in decade

DATE: Apr 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Will opponents to gray wolf reintroduction largely end up paying for program?

Current funding plan relies on license fees paid by hunters and anglers

DATE: Apr 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

‘Matriarch’ of Colorado outdoor volunteerism stepping down

Ann Baker Easley has served nearly 40 years growing a network of volunteers

DATE: Apr 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado health leaders OK use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

DENVER – Colorado can resume using the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine now that federal regulators have lifted an 11-day pause on the shot, state public health leaders said. “W...

DATE: Apr 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News