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Window opens for tribes to seek licenses for internet access

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Federal Communications Commission opened a window Monday for federally recognized tribes to apply for licenses that could help establish or expand internet access on t...

DATE: Feb 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Major storm hits Rockies, closing schools, delaying flights

SALT LAKE CITY – A major storm that dumped snow throughout the Rockies region overnight prompted a rare decision to close Salt Lake City’s public schools on Monday, caused extensive flight d...

DATE: Feb 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

1 dead in instructional plane crash in southern Colorado

CANON CITY – One person died in the crash of a small plane on an instructional flight in southern Colorado, the National Transportation Safety Board said Monday. The Piper PA-28 w...

DATE: Feb 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Flags on Navajo Nation lowered to honor deceased Code Talker

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) â€” Flags on the Navajo Nation have been lowered to to honor a revered Navajo Code Talker who died in New Mexico last week. Navajo Nation President Jonatha...

DATE: Feb 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Quarantined people would be isolated at Fort Carson

FORT CARSON – Any people quarantined at Fort Carson because of the coronavirus outbreak will be housed in a location away from from the living and working areas of soldiers, their families a...

DATE: Feb 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico court allows medical marijuana tax deduction

SANTA FE – Medical marijuana producers in New Mexico can claim a tax deduction for prescription medication, a move that could affect prices for thousands of enrolled patients, according to a...

DATE: Feb 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

FBI helping in search for missing 11-year-old Colorado boy

COLORADO SPRINGS – The FBI has joined Colorado law enforcement in the search for an 11-year-old boy who hasn’t been seen since Monday. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said Fri...

DATE: Feb 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Rape trial against former Catholic priest starts in Santa Fe

SANTA FE â€“ A trial has started for a former priest accused of raping a first grade student from Holy Cross Catholic School in Santa Fe more than 30 years ago. Key in the trial t...