Lawyers: New Mexico trying to comply with education needs

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Education Department is working with school districts and internet providers to expand broadband access in rural areas struggling with remote learning, accor...

DATE: Jan 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 257 new COVID-19 cases, six more deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation health officials on Thursday reported 257 new coronavirus cases and six more deaths. The latest figures increased the tribe’s totals since the p...

DATE: Jan 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Pandemic forces New Mexico legislative session to go virtual

SANTA FE – The Roundhouse will be off limits to the public and lobbyists as New Mexico’s upcoming legislative session will feature many virtual committee hearings and floor debates because o...

DATE: Jan 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico governor grants clemency for 12 people

SANTA FE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has granted clemency for 12 people convicted of crimes in the state. The governor’s office announced the pardons Wednesday, sayin...

DATE: Jan 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado says fraud to blame for rise in unemployment claims

DENVER – An unusual spike in new unemployment claims in the week after Christmas was caused by fraudsters, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment said Thursday. New unemp...

DATE: Jan 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Boston Marathon bomber sues over ballcap, showers in Colorado prison

BOSTON – Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has sued the federal government for $250,000 over his treatment at the Colorado prison where he is serving a life sentence. Tsarn...

DATE: Jan 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Land management bureau approves two Colorado drilling projects

GRAND JUNCTION – The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has approved for a second time two drilling projects in Colorado after considering a court-ordered greenhouse gas assessment of the develo...

DATE: Jan 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 222 new COVID-19 cases, one more death

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation health officials on Wednesday reported 222 new COVID-19 cases and one more death. The latest figures increased the tribe’s totals since the pand...

DATE: Jan 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Storm could bring much needed moisture to New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE – Forecasters with the National Weather Service say a potent storm headed toward New Mexico could bring some much needed moisture to the drought-stricken state. They i...

DATE: Jan 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Denver election protest peaceful; city closes offices early

DENVER – Several hundred flag-waving supporters of President Donald Trump rallied peacefully Wednesday at the Colorado state capitol to protest Congress’ expected certification of Electoral ...

DATE: Jan 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado governor urges patience on COVID-19 vaccination campaign

DENVER – Gov. Jared Polis sought Wednesday to assure residents that the state is vaccinating against COVID-19 as quickly as it can, urging patience and continued personal precautions against...

DATE: Jan 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Solar carports coming to four New Mexico government buildings

SANTA FE – The construction of solar carports in the parking lots of four New Mexico government buildings begins later this month. It’s part of the General Services Department’s S...

DATE: Jan 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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