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Navajo Nation reports no COVID-19 deaths for fifth consecutive day

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) – The Navajo Nation on Thursday reported 20 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths for the fifth consecutive day. The latest numbers brough...

DATE: Apr 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico health secretary, experts push vaccine message

ALBUQUERQUE – Combating misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines and tapping into networks of community health providers, faith leaders and other local organizers to share more public health i...

DATE: Apr 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports no COVID-19 deaths for fourth day in row

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Wednesday reported 10 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths for the fourth consecutive day. The latest numbers brought t...

DATE: Apr 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Officer put on leave over arrest of woman with dementia

DENVER – A police officer who arrested a 73-year-old woman with dementia, pushing her to the ground and handcuffing her, after she walked away from a store without paying for about $14 worth...

DATE: Apr 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado bill aims to improve maternal health care

DENVER – Colorado lawmakers are considering a bill to improve maternal health aimed at bettering pregnancy outcomes for minority women, as the U.S. recognizes Black Maternal Health Week. ...

DATE: Apr 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico school district wants 20,000 youths vaccinated

SANTA FE – Albuquerque Public Schools said 50 students have received shots as part of a pilot program to promote vaccines for teenagers. State residents aged 16 and older became e...

DATE: Apr 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado to shift from state to local COVID-19 response

DENVER – The state of Colorado will move on from day-to-day oversight of coronavirus safety restrictions and retire the familiar color-coded dial system, meaning local health departments wil...

DATE: Apr 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado boy dies after taking part in ‘blackout challenge’

DENVER – A 12-year-old Colorado boy who was hospitalized after his family said he tried a TikTok challenge that dared people to choke themselves until they lose consciousness has died. ...

DATE: Apr 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado advises new shots for those vaccinated at spa

COLORADO SPRINGS – Nearly 4,000 people who received COVID-19 vaccinations at a Colorado Springs medical spa need to be revaccinated because health officials have been unable to verify that...

DATE: Apr 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports no COVID-19 deaths for third day in row

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Tuesday reported two new confirmed COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths for the third consecutive day. The latest numbers brought the...

DATE: Apr 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Farmington man surprised he faces charges in Capitol riot

ALBUQUERQUE – A Farmington man arrested for his acknowledged presence inside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot says he is surprised that he now faces criminal charges. Shawn...

DATE: Apr 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado to auction off cannabis-themed license plates

DENVER (AP) – Cannabis-themed license plates in Colorado are being auctioned off to the highest bidder in a fundraiser for the Colorado Disability Funding Committee. The state is ...

DATE: Apr 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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