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New Mexico reports 67 new coronavirus cases, 2 more deaths

SANTA FE – Health officials in New Mexico on Sunday reported 67 new confirmed coronavirus cases with two additional deaths, increasing the statewide totals to 27,579 cases and 849 known deat...

DATE: Sep 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico reports 164 more virus cases; death toll up by 6

SANTA FE – State officials on Saturday reported 164 additional COVID-19 cases with six additional deaths in New Mexico, increasing its totals to 27,512 cases and 847 deaths. Berna...

DATE: Sep 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Crowd protests charges against Denver anti-racism leaders

DENVER – People gathered at the Colorado state Capitol in Denver on Saturday to protest the filing of felony charges against several leaders of racial justice demonstrations. Six ...

DATE: Sep 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Lujan Grisham orders flags flown at half-staff for Ginsburg

SANTA FE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Saturday ordered that flags in the state be flown at half-staff until the interment of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. ...

DATE: Sep 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Man accused of killings arrested in NM posing as brother

ALBUQUERQUE – A double-homicide suspect in New Mexico was posing as his brother when he was arrested at a Border Patrol checkpoint, police said. State court records allege that Da...

DATE: Sep 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo judge halts operations at hemp farms near Shiprock

FARMINGTON – A Navajo Nation judge is halting operations at nine hemp farms in northwestern New Mexico as part of a legal fight between a businessman and the tribe’s Department of Justice. ...

DATE: Sep 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Air Force Academy general’s fight against racism resonates

AIR FORCE ACADEMY – A month into his tenure as Air Force Academy superintendent and before Black Lives Matter sparked a nationwide discussion about the treatment of minorities, Lt. Gen Jay S...

DATE: Sep 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Native American activist guilty of rape but not kidnapping

SANTA FE – A New Mexico jury on Friday convicted a Native American activist of rape and voyeurism, but acquitted him of kidnapping – the most serious charge against him. Santa Fe ...

DATE: Sep 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

More Navajo Nation schools could reopen as virus wanes

SANTA FE – Colton Holian’s dog didn’t eat his homework, the Wi-Fi did. “Half of my assignments go but the other half don’t,” said Colton, 13, who has been virtually attending Nava...

DATE: Sep 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Arizona man faces attempted murder charge in police shooting

ALBUQUERQUE – An Arizona man is facing a charge of attempted murder for allegedly shooting and wounding a New Mexico State Police officer last weekend west of Albuquerque, authorities said. ...

DATE: Sep 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Authorities seize over $500K worth of drugs in Colorado bust

GREELEY – Authorities in Colorado have reported seizing more than half a million dollars worth of methamphetamine during a traffic stop, leading to a much larger drug bust. Author...

DATE: Sep 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico governor eases some COVID-19 restrictions

SANTA FE – New Mexico children can practice sports and develop skills while in small groups and residents will soon be able to camp at state parks under changes being made to the state’s pub...

DATE: Sep 17, 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...