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

Police arrest parents of baby with brain damage in Colorado

EVANS – The parents of a 3-month-old boy who is suffering from permanent brain damage were arrested earlier this week in Colorado after police accused the couple of child abuse. T...

DATE: Apr 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Students, faculty back at college after wildfire evacuation

LAS VEGAS, N.M. – About 300 students and faculty of a small private college in northern New Mexico returned to campus Saturday as firefighters worked to mop up and fully contain a wildfire t...

DATE: Apr 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Report: Drought leaves New Mexico trees weak and dying

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s relentless drought is stressing forests, making them more vulnerable to a widespread pest infestation that could cause a mass tree die-off if wetter weather doesn’t c...

DATE: Apr 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

One gorilla departs Albuquerque zoo, another arrives

ALBUQUERQUE – Officials at Albuquerque’s city zoo say they’ve said goodbye to one gorilla and welcomed another. A 35-year-old gorilla named Marcus left the Albuquerque BioPark in ...

DATE: Apr 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

State pays $200,000 to inmate injured in 2017 prison riot

SANTA FE – A prison inmate who survived having his throat slashed in a 2017 cell block riot has reached a financial settlement with the state of New Mexico to resolve accusations of neglig...

DATE: Apr 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Employee of defense contractor faces charges in Capitol riot

ALBUQUERQUE – A Santa Fe man who works for a defense contractor faces criminal charges for his acknowledged presence inside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot. Authorities sa...

DATE: Apr 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Jill Biden visits tribal school still teaching remotely

ST. MICHAELS, Ariz. – A small grade school on the outskirts of the Navajo Nation capital is ready for students to return. Staff members at Hunters Point Boarding School in St. Mic...

DATE: Apr 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado man charged in connection with Capitol riot

DENVER – Another Colorado man charged in connection with the storming of the U.S. Capitol was released from custody Thursday after making his first appearance in federal court. Ac...

DATE: Apr 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

At least half of New Mexico’s students choose in-person classes

SANTA FE – At least half of New Mexico’s K-12 students set foot in a classroom at least one day last week, as vaccines become easier to get across the state including for students aged 16 an...

DATE: Apr 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico expands child-wellness campus in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE – The state of New Mexico is expecting multimillion-dollar annual savings on lease costs with the relocation of 160 child-wellness officials to a newly renovated campus in southe...

DATE: Apr 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado schools, nursing homes drive virus outbreak rise

DENVER – Health officials in Colorado say virus outbreaks have increased this week, reaching a total last seen in February, with the most outbreaks reported in schools and nursing homes. ...

DATE: Apr 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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