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Navajo Nation reports 66 new virus cases Friday, 6 deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation officials on Friday reported 66 new COVID-19 cases and six more deaths. The most recent numbers on the vast reservation that covers parts of A...

DATE: Feb 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico reports 407 new virus cases, 23 deaths Friday

SANTA FE – New Mexico reported 407 new cases of coronavirus on Friday and 23 additional deaths. The New Mexico Department of Health reported that the state has seen 179,724 cases ...

DATE: Feb 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado judge maintains charges for Dane accused in fire

DENVER – A judge on Friday decided against dropping criminal charges lodged against a mentally ill Danish man accused of starting a large Colorado wildfire that burned 149 homes in 2018. ...

DATE: Feb 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico asks to skip student testing again this year

SANTA FE – State officials confirmed Friday they are seeking permission from federal officials to waive standardized reading, math and science testing for another year, citing difficulties s...

DATE: Feb 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Lawsuit: Sheriff’s department exposed prisoners to virus

DENVER – More than two dozen people have sued the Denver Sheriff Department, claiming they were exposed to the coronavirus while incarcerated, a newspaper reported. Most of the fe...

DATE: Feb 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Winter storm watch issued for much of New Mexico for weekend

ALBUQUERQUE – Forecasters are warning of potentially hazardous driving conditions as storms bring rain and snow along with frigid temperatures to New Mexico. The National Weather ...

DATE: Feb 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Officer fired for using Taser, punching man resisting arrest

AURORA – A suburban Denver police officer has been fired for repeatedly using a Taser and punching a man who was resisting arrest. Aurora police announced the termination of Offic...

DATE: Feb 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico House passes proposal to list capital projects

ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico House of Representatives has backed a bill that would require the Legislature to publish a list of capital projects approved each year, including details about p...

DATE: Feb 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Governor heads to D.C. to talk virus relief

Lujan Grisham to meet with president, other governors

DATE: Feb 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Abortion-rights bill wins decisive vote in New Mexico Senate

SANTA FE – A bill to shore up abortion rights in New Mexico by repealing a dormant ban on most abortion procedures won Senate approval on Thursday, clearing a crucial hurdle in a 25-17 vote....

DATE: Feb 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

With wildfire risk up, New Mexico supports controlled burns

SANTA FE – In a bid to reduce wildfire risk, the House has advanced a bill making it easier for residents to burn brush and wood debris on their property. The bill, passed unanimo...

DATE: Feb 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 53 new COVID-19 cases, 11 more deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation health officials on Thursday reported 53 new COVID-19 cases and 11 more deaths. The latest figures raised the totals to 29,098 cases and 1,097 k...

DATE: Feb 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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