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Popular New Mexico music camp canceled amid virus outbreak

JEMEZ SPRINGS, N.M. – A popular music camp in New Mexico is canceling its summer program for the first time in more than 60 years because of COVID-19. KRQE-TV reports organizers f...

DATE: Aug 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Four large wildfires burning in Colorado in hot, dry weather

DENVER – Four large wildfires have been spreading in Colorado in hot and dry weather, including one that has grown to 133 square miles. The lightning-sparked Pine Gulch Fire nor...

DATE: Aug 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Hopefuls in key U.S. House race in New Mexico OK two debates

RIO RANCHO, N.M. – Democratic U.S. Rep. Xochitl Torres Small and Republican challenger Yvette Herrell have agreed to at least two televised debates in a closely watched race in southern New ...

DATE: Aug 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo woman sues tribal government over canceled primary

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – A member of the Navajo Nation is suing the tribal government to try to force a primary election that was canceled because of the coronavirus. Eloise Brown alleg...

DATE: Aug 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Members appointed to New Mexico’s new civil rights panel

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Civil Rights Commission is now fully staffed after an announcement Friday from Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham that she has named the final three members of the nine-me...

DATE: Aug 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico aims to keep daily COVID-19 case count in check

SANTA FE – New Mexico health officials on Friday reported an additional 175 COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 23,160 since the pandemic began. The tally marks another day of l...

DATE: Aug 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Code Talkers honored in virtual ceremony

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Hundreds of Navajo Code Talkers who helped the Allied forces covertly communicate during World War II were honored in a ceremony Friday. Code Talkers Day is...

DATE: Aug 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Popular tourist sites on the Navajo Nation can reopen soon

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Popular tourist destinations on the Navajo Nation, including Canyon de Chelly, can welcome back tourists Monday under the tribe’s reopening plan. Much of the Na...

DATE: Aug 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Supporters of man who shot protesters want charges dropped

DENVER – Supporters of the man accused of shooting two people at Colorado protests for the death of Elijah McClain where a Jeep drove toward protesters on the interstate are asking for all c...

DATE: Aug 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico retirement board to study investment policies

ALBUQUERQUE – Policies that guide pension investments for New Mexico teachers and other educational retirees would have to change if the Educational Retirement Board wants to divest in priva...

DATE: Aug 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado wildfire keeps I-70 closed for fifth consecutive day

EAGLE – Gov. Jared Polis said Friday a portion of Interstate 70 could be closed for another two to three days as firefighters battle a wildfire that has forced evacuations and scorched about...

DATE: Aug 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo president: Schools should use online learning in fall

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez is urging all schools on the tribe’s reservation to use online learning during the fall semester to help reduce the risk of spreadin...

DATE: Aug 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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