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New Mexico reports 628 new virus cases Monday, 26 deaths

SANTA FE – Health officials in New Mexico said 628 new coronavirus cases and 26 deaths were reported Monday. The latest numbers from the Department of Health bring the total known...

DATE: Jan 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico governor not planning to attend Biden inauguration

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will not be attending President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration in Washington on Wednesday. Lujan Grisham’s office told KOB-TV ...

DATE: Jan 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Albuquerque Public Schools appeals fines for late tax filings, payments

ALBUQUERQUE – Albuquerque Public Schools officials say they are appealing more than $650,000 in fines from the IRS because of late tax form filings and payroll tax payments. The A...

DATE: Jan 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado: No IDs for vaccine to ensure non-citizens included

DENVER – Colorado’s public health department sent notices Sunday to hundreds of providers directing them not to require government IDs or other documentation for people getting inoculated ag...

DATE: Jan 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico reopens classrooms to some students after halt

ALBUQUERQUE – Classrooms in some New Mexico schools were scheduled on Monday to allow in-person education for the first time this semester. In-person classes were temporarily susp...

DATE: Jan 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 96 new cases, 4 COVID-19 deaths Sunday

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Officials on the Navajo Nation reported 96 new COVID-19 cases and four more deaths Sunday. The latest figures bring the total reported coronavirus cases on th...

DATE: Jan 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

CU-Boulder student leader presides amid tumultuous times

DENVER – As a young boy, Isaiah Chavous hid under his mom’s desk during her college days at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, playing with green army men and chomping snacks while...

DATE: Jan 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado man faces federal charges for Capitol insurrection

DENVER – A Colorado man faces federal charges in connection with the U.S. Capitol insurrection that left five people dead. Robert Gieswein, 24, of Woodland Park faces federal char...

DATE: Jan 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado appeals court upholds waivers, protecting ski areas

Language on back of passes release resorts from ‘any and all liability’

DATE: Jan 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Police make arrest in explosions that damaged Aurora homes

AURORA – Aurora police say they have arrested a man in connection with explosions that damaged three homes since late last month. The Gazette of Colorado Springs reports that a...

DATE: Jan 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Former New Mexico legislator known for wise, calm demeanor

SANTA FE – A New Mexico legislator who was known for his advocacy in protecting people who are incapacitated and placed under legal guardianship has died, Senate Republicans announced Friday...

DATE: Jan 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Albuquerque councilor accuses former lawmaker of advances

ALBUQUERQUE – Albuquerque City Councilor Lan Sena is accusing a former Democratic state lawmaker of abusing his position of power by making unwanted sexual advances toward her when she serve...

DATE: Jan 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News