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U.S. appeals court in Denver eyes American Samoa citizenship

DENVER – Whether people who live in territories controlled by the U.S. automatically become citizens under a constitutional amendment that secured citizenship for freed slaves was a major fo...

DATE: Sep 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico governor wants longer Census count if Biden wins

SANTA FE – Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said states may push for a special U.S. Census enrollment period next year if President Donald Trump leaves the White House. The ...

DATE: Sep 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Enrollment drop could hurt funding for New Mexico schools

SANTA FE – Members of the Legislative Education Study Committee heard pleas Wednesday to keep up school funding, even if enrollment is dropping because of the pandemic. School fun...

DATE: Sep 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Groups threaten lawsuit over rare bird’s fate in Colorado, Utah

DENVER – Two wildlife conservation groups said Wednesday they intend to file a lawsuit contending that several federal agencies are relying on an outdated plan to save a rare bird found only...

DATE: Sep 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

3 states added to New Mexico’s high risk list

SANTA FE – Travelers arriving in or returning to New Mexico from Colorado, Oregon and Rhode Island will be required to quarantine for 14 days in a bid to manage the spread of the coronavirus...

DATE: Sep 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

No charges for man who drove through protest near Denver

CENTENNIAL – A man who drove his Jeep through a demonstration on an interstate in suburban Denver, drawing gunfire that injured two protesters, will not face charges unless more evidence com...

DATE: Sep 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

FBI raises reward for info on Navajo Nation double homicide

PHOENIX – The FBI now is offering up to a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever is responsible for a double homicide on the Navajo Nation six months ...

DATE: Sep 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Enrollment drop could hurt funding for New Mexico schools

SANTA FE – Education advocates are urging New Mexico lawmakers to take action during the next legislative session to preserve school budgets amid a drop in enrollment attributed to the coron...

DATE: Sep 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico agency to provide more help for child care access

SANTA FE – The state agency in charge of child care has amended rules to allow eligible parents who work or study remotely to receive assistance with child care costs. The Early C...

DATE: Sep 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

N.M. police settle for $300K after detaining disabled woman

SANTA FE – New Mexico State Police have reached a $300,000 settlement with a disabled woman who accused an officer of grabbing and handcuffing her after she refused to provide ID in 2016. ...

DATE: Sep 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado announces mandatory furloughs for state workers

DENVER – Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced mandatory furloughs of state workers because of pandemic-related budget cuts and warned Tuesday about a third wave of coronavirus outbreaks if th...

DATE: Sep 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado announces mandatory furlough for state workers

DENVER – Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced mandatory furloughs of state workers because of pandemic-related budget cuts and warned Tuesday about a third wave of coronavirus outbreaks if th...

DATE: Sep 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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.