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New Mexico adopts new law to fight hairstyle discrimination

SANTA FE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday signed into law legislation that prohibits discrimination based on traditional hairstyles and head coverings. The “Crow...

DATE: Apr 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Teen driver, 12-year-old girl killed in New Mexico crash

ROSWELL, N.M. – A teenage driver and a 12-year-old girl have died in a head-on crash south of Roswell, according to authorities. New Mexico State Police said the crash occurred ab...

DATE: Apr 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New child support law brings New Mexico into compliance

SANTA FE – A measure signed into law Monday by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham modernizes New Mexico’s child support law, bringing the state into compliance with federal regulations and national...

DATE: Apr 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Man rescued from freezing sinkhole in Leadville

DENVER – A man is recovering after he fell 30 feet into a water- and ice-filled sinkhole in the central Colorado mountain town of Leadville. The Denver Post reports firefighter...

DATE: Apr 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Man killed killed in powered paraglider crash in Colorado

BOULDER – A man was killed after crashing his paraglider in a field in Colorado. Officials received multiple 911 calls after the paraglider crashed at about 6 p.m. Saturday in an ...

DATE: Apr 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Sheriff’s office: Man with gun killed after confrontation

DENVER – A man was shot and killed in a confrontation with sheriff’s deputies near Interstate 25 south of Denver, authorities said. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies respon...

DATE: Apr 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Expanded vaccine eligibility begins in New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE – All New Mexicans age 16 or older who wish to be vaccinated against the coronavirus now have a chance to receive their shots, as Monday marked the start of expanded eligibility ...

DATE: Apr 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation confirms 6 new COVID-19 cases, but no deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Monday reported six new confirmed COVID-19 cases, but no deaths. The latest figures bring the pandemic totals on the tribe’s reservation,...

DATE: Apr 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Man killed in plane crash in Colorado foothills

DENVER – The sole occupant of an airplane that crashed in the foothills of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains was found dead at the scene on Sunday. Authorities received an emergency beac...

DATE: Apr 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Crested Butte ending free-for-all camping, designating sites

Agencies identifying as many as 211 formal campsites, requiring reservations

DATE: Apr 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 18 additional COVID-19 cases, four deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Saturday reported 18 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases and four more deaths. The pandemic totals on the tribe’s reservation that includ...

DATE: Apr 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Lincoln County inmate damages unit during escape attempt

HUGO – A Lincoln County Jail inmate tried to escape from a housing unit, was caught and tried to escape again while being transported to another facility. The inmate, 33-year-old ...

DATE: Apr 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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