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Polis drops mask mandate for indoor spaces where at least 80% of people are fully vaccinated

Stricter rules still apply in La Plata County

DATE: May 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado ski areas aren’t talking about skier fatalities, but coroners are

At least 11 skiers were killed in traumatic crashes during 2020-21 season

DATE: May 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico city ends backlog of untested rape evidence kits

ALBUQUERQUE – Officials in New Mexico’s largest city said Friday they have cleared a backlog of thousands of untested rape evidence kits as part of an endeavor that has spanned more than thr...

DATE: May 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Legislature bristles at governor’s vetoes of pandemic aid

SANTA FE – State legislators bristled on Friday at vetoes by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham that block legislative authority over new federal pandemic aid, and said they may seek a c...

DATE: May 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Off-duty officer arrested in fatal wrong-way crash on I-25

ALBUQUERQUE – A 29-year-old off-duty police officer was arrested in an Albuquerque-area wrong-way crash in which two people were killed early Saturday morning, authorities said. C...

DATE: May 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Coronavirus flushed Colorado rafting in 2020

Rafting businesses endured a 21% decline in traffic last summer

DATE: May 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico expected to have fewer births, fewer students

SANTA FE – New Mexico researchers warned on Thursday that there may be fewer people in the state in the coming decade, with a drop in births that will continue to reduce school enrollment. ...

DATE: May 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Man arrested in New Mexico in 1980 slaying of 79-year-old woman

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Police arrested a 64-year-old man this week in connection with a 1980 cold case where a woman was found dead in her Southern California apartment, officials said Friday. ...

DATE: May 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Scholar who spoke at D.C. rally says school hurt reputation

BOULDER – A visiting conservative scholar at the University of Colorado in Boulder stripped of his main public duties after speaking at a rally in Washington before the riot at the U.S. Capi...

DATE: Apr 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Newly mapped New Mexico wildfire smaller than estimated

THREE RIVERS, N.M. â€“ Officials now put the size of a wildfire in southern-central New Mexico mountains at less than half of a previous estimate and reporting progress in containing the bla...

DATE: Apr 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Governor: Vaccine progress means New Mexico can open soon

The pace of vaccinations has been as an overwhelming driver

DATE: Apr 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 6 new COVID-19 cases, 3 more deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Thursday reported six new confirmed COVID-19 cases and three additional deaths. Tribal health officials said the total number of cases si...

DATE: Apr 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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...