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Native Americans embrace vaccine, virus containment measures

CHEROKEE, N.C. – Joyce Dugan did not hesitate before sitting down inside the Cherokee Indian Hospital for her second and final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. “I’m proud of our hospital,” the ...

DATE: Feb 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Delayed census results affect Colorado redistricting plan

DENVER – U.S. census data needed to redraw the lines of Colorado’s congressional and legislative districts has been significantly delayed, interrupting the state’s schedule. Color...

DATE: Feb 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Utah mountain highway closed because of high avalanche danger

SALT LAKE CITY – A mountain highway east of Salt Lake City that provides access to a pair of popular ski resorts was closed Tuesday after a large snowstorm raised already dangerous avalanche...

DATE: Feb 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico city’s disputed statue located at private home

SANTA FE – A New Mexico city’s statue of a Spanish colonialist that was removed after disputes about its representation has been quietly kept at a private home for months. The sta...

DATE: Feb 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Amid pandemic, New Mexico forges path to legal cannabis

SANTA FE – New Mexico legislators are sprinting amid the pandemic to come up with a framework for regulating and taxing recreational marijuana after voters ousted key opponents of pot legali...

DATE: Feb 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Jobs, schools, health care top Colorado legislative agenda

DENVER – Colorado’s Legislature reconvened its 2021 session Tuesday facing an ambitious agenda: Short- and long-term economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, restoring drastic cuts t...

DATE: Feb 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 24 more COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation officials reported 24 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, but no additional deaths. The latest numbers bring the total number of cases on the vast reser...

DATE: Feb 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Winter storm delivers snow, freezing temps across New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE – A storm has brought snow across New Mexico, leading to freezing temperatures and icy road conditions. Snowfall has led to more than 150 delays and closures Tuesday m...

DATE: Feb 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Gathering of Nations Powwow canceled for second year in a row

ALBUQUERQUE – The world’s largest powwow has been canceled for a second consecutive year because of the pandemic. The Albuquerque Journal reported Monday that the Gathering of Nat...

DATE: Feb 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation confirms 13 new COVID-19 cases, one new death

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. â€“ Navajo Nation officials reported 13 new COVID-19 cases and one additional death. The latest numbers released Monday bring the total number of cases on the v...

DATE: Feb 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado U.S. Attorney Jason Dunn to resign

DENVER – Colorado’s U.S. attorney, Jason Dunn, plans to resign as the Biden administration prepares to appoint new top federal prosecutors. Dunn, an appointee of former President ...

DATE: Feb 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Bill advances to hold special primary congressional election in N.M.

SANTA FE – State legislators gave a warm welcome Monday to a bill that would change the candidate nomination process to replace U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland as she seeks confirmation as secretary o...

DATE: Feb 16, 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...