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Colorado GOP lawmaker who used racist term is reprimanded

DENVER (AP) — A Republican lawmaker in Colorado was reprimanded Thursday after calling a colleague “Buckwheat” during debate on legislation — a racist term that provoked outcry from Democrats at a time when America is confronting its history of discrimination.

DATE: May 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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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...

DATE: May 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Persistent drought makes New Mexico parks shut boat ramps

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico’s reservoirs are shrinking because of a persistent drought, and officials with the State Parks Division said Thursday they are being forced to close boat ramps throu...

DATE: May 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado man suspected in wife’s death appears in court

DENVER – A Colorado man suspected in the death of his wife who disappeared last Mother’s Day made his first appearance in court Thursday to be advised of the charges he could face, including...

DATE: May 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Office of early childhood education could help streamline services

Agency would house Colorado’s new universal preschool program

DATE: May 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado law enforcement may be required to undergo more training after arrest of woman with dementia goes viral

Bill would boost training for police, sheriff’s deputies on interacting with people with disabilities

DATE: May 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Another potential delay to Colorado’s redistricting process? Counting prisoners.

New law prevents counties with prison-inflated populations from gaining political representation

DATE: May 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado Democrats introduce their transportation-fee bill

House Speaker Alec Garnett, D-Denver, speaks at the Colorado Capitol on May 4, 2021, about Senate Bill 260 to raise and spend millions on transportation. Jesse Paul/The Colorado Sun

DATE: May 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Vigils, rallies mark day of awareness for Indigenous victims

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Some shared agonizing stories of frustration and loss. Others prayed and performed ceremonies. All called for action.

DATE: May 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Husband of missing Colorado woman arrested on murder charge

The Associated Press DENVER – The husband of a southern Colorado woman who has been missing for nearly a year has been arrested on multiple charges, including first-degree murder, accor...

DATE: May 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 12 new COVID-19 cases and 1 more death

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation on Tuesday reported 12 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and one additional death. Tribal health officials said the total number of cases since the pan...

DATE: May 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Bobby Unser, 87, Indy 500 champ in great racing family, dies

There wasn't much Bobby Unser wouldn't do to promote the Indianapolis 500, which is how he found himself at a show-and-tell at an Indiana elementary school a few years ago. He had the famed...

DATE: May 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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