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Daily coronavirus infections steeply rise in New Mexico

SANTA FE – Newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 jumped to 426 statewide in the second-highest single-day tally of the pandemic, state health officials said Wednesday. Two fatalities ...

DATE: Oct 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Democrats dominate 1st day of voting in Albuquerque area

SANTA FE – Democrats cast nearly half of the ballots across New Mexico during the first day of early and absentee voting, while registered Republicans accounted for about 38% of participatio...

DATE: Oct 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Errors force some unemployed in Colorado to repay benefits

DENVER – Some Colorado residents are being asked to repay some of the unemployment benefits they received from the state due to errors in their applications, Colorado Public Radio reported. ...

DATE: Oct 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Ex-Catholic priest in New Mexico dies before abuse trial

ALBUQUERQUE – A former Roman Catholic priest has died just weeks before he was scheduled to go on trial in New Mexico after he was accused of raping a young girl at an Albuquerque parochial ...

DATE: Oct 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Congresswoman skips initial television debate in New Mexico

SANTA FE – Republican congressional candidate Michelle Garcia Holmes discussed her campaign alone on local network television Tuesday after incumbent U.S. Rep. Debra Haaland declined the inv...

DATE: Oct 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Panel upholds firing of Colorado police office for ignoring pleas

DENVER – An independent municipal panel on Tuesday upheld the termination of a Colorado police officer fired for not assisting a restrained Black woman who begged for help after she became l...

DATE: Oct 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 17 new coronavirus cases, 1 more death

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. â€“ Navajo Nation health officials reported 17 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday with one additional death. That brings the total number of cases to 10,501, incl...

DATE: Oct 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

COVID-19 hospitalizations increasing in Colorado, state says

DENVER – Colorado has seen a decrease in coronavirus transmission among young adults in recent weeks but an increase in infections and hospitalizations among older residents, the state epide...

DATE: Oct 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

2 Wyoming residents injured in small plane crash in Colorado

GRAND JUNCTION – Authorities in Colorado have identified the pilot and passenger who were injured in a small airplane crash and fire over the weekend. The Delta County sheriff’s o...

DATE: Oct 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado protest leader pleads not guilty in alleged riot

COLORADO SPRINGS – One of three people arrested after protesting in August outside the home of a Colorado Springs police officer pleaded not guilty Tuesday in court. The 20-year-o...

DATE: Oct 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Congresswoman skips initial television debate in New Mexico

SANTA FE – Republican congressional candidate Michelle Garcia Holmes will discuss her campaign alone on local network television after incumbent U.S. Rep. Debra Haaland declined the invitati...

DATE: Oct 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

COVID-19 outbreak in Colorado linked with religious group

DENVER – The Colorado ministry organization that sued Gov. Jared Polis over limits on religious gatherings because of the pandemic hosted an event over the summer in defiance of public healt...

DATE: Oct 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

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...