Jill Biden visits tribal school still teaching remotely

ST. MICHAELS, Ariz. – A small grade school on the outskirts of the Navajo Nation capital is ready for students to return. Staff members at Hunters Point Boarding School in St. Mic...

Colorado man charged in connection with Capitol riot

DENVER – Another Colorado man charged in connection with the storming of the U.S. Capitol was released from custody Thursday after making his first appearance in federal court. Ac...

At least half of New Mexico’s students choose in-person classes

SANTA FE – At least half of New Mexico’s K-12 students set foot in a classroom at least one day last week, as vaccines become easier to get across the state including for students aged 16 an...

New Mexico expands child-wellness campus in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE – The state of New Mexico is expecting multimillion-dollar annual savings on lease costs with the relocation of 160 child-wellness officials to a newly renovated campus in southe...

Colorado schools, nursing homes drive virus outbreak rise

DENVER – Health officials in Colorado say virus outbreaks have increased this week, reaching a total last seen in February, with the most outbreaks reported in schools and nursing homes. ...

Navajo Nation: No COVID-19 deaths for 11th time in past 12 days

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Thursday reported no COVID-19 related deaths for the 11th time in the past 12 days. The tribe also reported 15 new confirmed coronavirus ...

New Mexico to consider changes to county virus framework

ALBUQUERQUE – Health officials in New Mexico are considering changes to the familiar color-coded dial system that determines county responses to the coronavirus pandemic, including public he...

New Mexico among states grappling to reform policing

SANTA FE – In the aftermath of George Floyd’s death and protests that followed, state lawmakers in New Mexico have eliminated police immunity from prosecution in state courts and enacted a f...

Post-Chauvin verdict, Colorado advances new police reforms

DENVER – A day after a former Minneapolis police officer was convicted in the killing of George Floyd, Colorado lawmakers advanced legislation Wednesday to tighten standards set by a sweepin...

New Mexico prepares to fight vaccine hesitancy in some areas

SANTA FE – New Mexico health officials said Wednesday they are preparing to respond to pockets of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in some communities at the same time that overall interest in get...

Navajo Nation reports its first COVID-19 death in 11 days

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Wednesday reported its first COVID-19 related death after 10 consecutive days of no such fatalities. The tribe reported one death and eig...

Colorado bill would protect gender identity and expression

DENVER – Colorado lawmakers are considering a bill that would add “gender identity” and “gender expression” to anti-discrimination statutes as state lawmakers across the country are introduc...