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Man charged after human remains found in suitcases in Denver

DENVER – A man who was arrested after human remains were found in two large suitcases near a trail in southwest Denver has been charged with first-degree murder and tampering with a corpse...

DATE: Jan 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Jailed Cowboys for Trump leader urged to quit county office

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. – A New Mexico county official who runs the group Cowboys for Trump and was arrested in connection with the riot at the U.S. Capitol is facing calls to resign. Ot...

DATE: Jan 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo nation reports 65 new COVID-19 cases, three more deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Officials on the Navajo Nation reported 65 new COVID-19 cases and three more deaths. The latest figures released late Monday bring the total reported coronavi...

DATE: Jan 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Tribal leaders blast congressman opposed to Biden nomination

DULUTH, Minn. – A group of Native American tribes in a Minnesota congressman’s district is rebuking him for his attempts to derail President-elect Joe Biden’s pick for Interior secretary. ...

DATE: Jan 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico governor postpones annual address to Legislature

SANTA FE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has delayed indefinitely her annual State of the State address amid the dangers and logistical challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. ...

DATE: Jan 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Section of Navajo Nation road closed because of drag racing

FARMINGTON – Officials have closed a section of road on the Navajo Nation through the end of February because of concerns about persistent drag racing. The Farmington Daily Tim...

DATE: Jan 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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

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