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Congressional race to succeed Deb Haaland takes shape

SANTA FE – Rep. Deb Haaland’s departure from Congress to serve as U.S. Interior Department secretary will trigger a special election to choose a successor, starting with a rarely invoked nom...

DATE: Mar 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Cowboys for Trump leader won’t resign his Otero County post

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. – Cowboys for Trump founder Couy Griffin has said he will not resign his seat on the Otero County Commission as he awaits trial in connection with the Jan. 6 siege on the U....

DATE: Mar 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Albuquerque schools board appoints new superintendent

The Albuquerque Public Schools board has named Scott Elder as superintendent of New Mexico’s largest school district, a post he has held on an interim basis since last summer. The...

DATE: Mar 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports no COVID-19 deaths for 2nd consecutive day

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Monday reported six new cases of COVID-19, but no additional deaths for the second consecutive day. The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s...

DATE: Mar 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico legislators close in on budget agreement

SANTA FE – Lead state budget negotiators are rewriting spending plans to quickly tap federal pandemic relief money and shore up unemployment insurance, student financial aid, Medicaid insura...

DATE: Mar 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico hits stalemate on cannabis legalization

SANTA FE – State legislators are at a stalemate regarding popular efforts to legalize marijuana in New Mexico with less than a week remaining to send a bill the governor. A state ...

DATE: Mar 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Working women pay highest price in economy crushed by COVID

DENVER (AP) – Louise Carr, 50 and divorced, lost her job as a baker and waitress early on in the pandemic when the Castle Rock cafe where she worked closed its doors. Now she’s vying with 20...

DATE: Mar 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado court: Speed-reading bills violates constitution

The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that state Senate Democrats violated the Constitution in 2019 when they responded to Republicans’ request that bills be read at length by having computer...

DATE: Mar 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico court upholds damages cap in medical malpractice

New Mexicoâ€™s highest court has ruled that monetary limits on some types of damages attributable to medical malpractice are not unconstitutional. The New Mexico Supreme Court on ...

DATE: Mar 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Gregg Smith ends campaign to challenge U.S. Rep. Boebert

DENVER – Gregg Smith, a rancher, former U.S. Marine and former business executive, has announced he is abandoning his bid for the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Laur...

DATE: Mar 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Denver’s airport reopens after powerful winter storm

DENVER – Denver’s airport reopened Monday after a powerful late winter snowstorm dumped over 3 feet of heavy, wet snow on parts of Colorado and Wyoming, shutting down roads, closing state le...

DATE: Mar 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Cost to fortify New Mexico Statehouse is $700K and growing

SANTA FE – Troops, extra police details and fences cordoning off the New Mexico state Capitol grounds and adjacent streets from public access have cost taxpayers at least $700,000 in police ...

DATE: Mar 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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...