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New Mexico jobless claimants to get $1,200 stimulus

ALBUQUERQUE – Thousands of residents in New Mexico who are collecting unemployment benefits have started to receive an extra $1,200 state stimulus in their payments, officials said. ...

DATE: Dec 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico plans to resume jury trials in February

SANTA FE – New Mexico courts are scheduled to resume jury trials in February after a hiatus in response to surging coronavirus infections. The Administrative Office of the Courts ...

DATE: Dec 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado lawmakers clash over election integrity hearing

DENVER – A top legal adviser to President Donald Trump was among those testifying at a Tuesday hearing called by Republican state lawmakers to look into any irregularities concerning Colorad...

DATE: Dec 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico university leader on Biden-Harris transition team

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – New Mexico State University Chancellor Dan Arvizu has been chosen as part of the transition team for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. ...

DATE: Dec 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 160 new COVID-19 cases, five more deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation health officials on Tuesday reported 160 new COVID-19 cases and five more related deaths. In all, the tribe now has reported 19,929 coronaviru...

DATE: Dec 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Denver approves 2 raises for police officers in 2022

DENVER – Denver City Council has approved raises for its roughly 1,450 police officers beginning in 2022. Approval of the police union contract on Monday came with a 10-3 vote aft...

DATE: Dec 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Education lawsuit demands internet for New Mexico students

SANTA FE – Lawyers representing New Mexico students say the state’s attempts to provide internet access and learning devices to children are “woefully insufficient.” With in-perso...

DATE: Dec 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico Legislature considers ‘hybrid’ session for safety

SANTA FE – The next regular session of the New Mexico Legislature in early 2021 is likely to be held in a hybrid mode with committee hearings taking place online and some in-person deliberat...

DATE: Dec 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 158 new COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation began receiving coronavirus vaccine doses on Monday as tribal health officials reported 158 additional COVID-19 cases and two more related deaths. ...

DATE: Dec 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

County sheriff sued over COVID-19 outbreak at Colorado jail

COLORADO SPRINGS – The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado has sued a county sheriff, claiming jail inmates went months without access to masks as confirmed COVID-19 cases increased i...

DATE: Dec 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

U.S. Supreme Court sides with New Mexico in Pecos River fight

ALBUQUERQUE – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday sided with New Mexico in a fight with Texas over the Pecos River, issuing a decision that involves evaporation and New Mexico’s obligations to ...

DATE: Dec 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado Republicans want to examine voting system

Legislative Audit Committee will hold hearing Tuesday

DATE: Dec 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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