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Lawsuit: Sheriff’s department exposed prisoners to virus

DENVER – More than two dozen people have sued the Denver Sheriff Department, claiming they were exposed to the coronavirus while incarcerated, a newspaper reported. Most of the fe...

Winter storm watch issued for much of New Mexico for weekend

ALBUQUERQUE – Forecasters are warning of potentially hazardous driving conditions as storms bring rain and snow along with frigid temperatures to New Mexico. The National Weather ...

Officer fired for using Taser, punching man resisting arrest

AURORA – A suburban Denver police officer has been fired for repeatedly using a Taser and punching a man who was resisting arrest. Aurora police announced the termination of Offic...

New Mexico House passes proposal to list capital projects

ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico House of Representatives has backed a bill that would require the Legislature to publish a list of capital projects approved each year, including details about p...

Governor heads to D.C. to talk virus relief

Lujan Grisham to meet with president, other governors

Abortion-rights bill wins decisive vote in New Mexico Senate

SANTA FE – A bill to shore up abortion rights in New Mexico by repealing a dormant ban on most abortion procedures won Senate approval on Thursday, clearing a crucial hurdle in a 25-17 vote....

With wildfire risk up, New Mexico supports controlled burns

SANTA FE – In a bid to reduce wildfire risk, the House has advanced a bill making it easier for residents to burn brush and wood debris on their property. The bill, passed unanimo...

Navajo Nation reports 53 new COVID-19 cases, 11 more deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation health officials on Thursday reported 53 new COVID-19 cases and 11 more deaths. The latest figures raised the totals to 29,098 cases and 1,097 k...

Navajo Nation reports 38 more COVID-19 cases, 11 more deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation health officials on Wednesday reported 38 new COVID-19 cases and 11 more deaths. The latest figures raised the totals to 29,041 cases and 1,086 ...

Colorado lawmakers will hear a bill about data sharing with federal agencies

DENVER – Colorado lawmakers will introduce a bill to establish guidelines on how personal information can be shared with federal agencies. The proposed legislation announced Thurs...

Colorado trial stopped for two weeks because of virus case

PUEBLO – The trial of a man charged in the death of his pregnant girlfriend has been put on hold for two weeks after someone in the courtroom tested positive for COVID-19. Tenth...

New Mexico to end quarantine requirements for travelers

SANTA FE – New Mexico officials on Wednesday said they would be ending mandatory self-quarantine requirements for visitors and residents arriving in the state. The state Health De...