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New Mexico seeks to boost health insurance subsidies

SANTA FE – The administration of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is backing legislation that would expand subsidies to the state’s health insurance exchange for residents who don’t qualify for M...

DATE: Feb 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico counties could secede under long-shot proposal

SANTA FE – New Mexico has largely been a state divided by region when it comes to such issues as environmental regulations, pandemic-related school closures and gun rights laws. B...

DATE: Feb 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Kirtland airman convicted in 2019 crash that killed woman

ALBUQUERQUE – A U.S. Air Force court-martial panel has convicted a Kirtland Air Force Base airman on charges stemming from a 2019 crash that killed an Albuquerque woman. Airman Ca...

DATE: Feb 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Ex-Navajo Nation president dies of coronavirus complications

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Albert Hale, a former Navajo Nation president and Arizona lawmaker who was known for his commanding presence, sense of humor and advocacy for local government, has died. ...

DATE: Feb 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 82 new COVID-19 cases, 12 more deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. â€“ Navajo Nation health officials on Tuesday reported 82 new COVID-19 cases and 12 more deaths. The latest numbers raised the totals to 28,471 cases and 1,032 ...

DATE: Feb 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico fines store where employee died from COVID-19

SANTA FE – Workplace safety regulators are fining an auto parts store in southeastern New Mexico $243,000 amid accusations it allowed employees with coronavirus symptoms to continue working ...

DATE: Feb 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Wyoming governor welcomes push to add Colorado county

CASPER, Wyo. – The governor of Wyoming has announced his support for a proposed ballot measure that would instruct commissioners in a rural Colorado county to explore becoming part of Wyomin...

DATE: Feb 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Judge denies release of jailed Cowboys for Trump leader

SANTA FE – A federal judge denied bail Monday to jailed Cowboys for Trump leader Couy Griffin as he awaits trial on a charge involving the Jan. 6 siege of the U.S. Capitol, describing Griffi...

DATE: Feb 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Former Colorado police officer gets 6 years for sex assault

DENVER – A former police officer in suburban Denver was sentenced Monday to six years in federal prison for sexually assaulting a woman in his patrol car. Curtis Arganbright, 43, ...

DATE: Feb 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico legislators seek policing, cannabis reforms

SANTA FE – The New Mexico state Senate is wading into ambitious reform proposals designed to rein in the use of deadly force by police, expand cannabis sales, provide free college tuition an...

DATE: Feb 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Judge denies release of jailed Cowboys for Trump leader

SANTA FE – A federal judge denied bail Mobday to jailed Cowboys for Trump leader Couy Griffin as he awaits trial on a charge involving the Jan. 6 siege of the U.S. Capitol, describing Griffi...

DATE: Feb 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

More unemployment money available for Colorado’s jobless

GRAND JUNCTION – Colorado self-employed workers and residents whose unemployment benefits have expired can register for two renewed federal aid programs to help workers who lost their jobs b...

DATE: Feb 1, 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...