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Suspect sought in murder in small Colorado farming town

SAGUACHE – Authorities in Colorado were searching for a 45-year-old man in connection with a murder in the town of Saguache early Sunday morning. Suspect Donald Garcia was conside...

DATE: Dec 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico reports 1,250 new COVID-19 cases, 8 more deaths

SANTA FE – Health officials in New Mexico on Sunday reported 1,250 new COVID-19 cases with eight additional deaths. The latest numbers pushed the state’s totals since the pandemic...

DATE: Dec 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Concerns raised about costs of New Mexico Civil Rights Act

SANTA FE – A proposed New Mexico Civil Rights Act that would allow legal claims to be filed in state court over alleged infringements on free speech, freedom of religion and other constituti...

DATE: Dec 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 225 new COVID-19 cases; ICU beds full

WINDOW ROCK – Navajo Nation health officials have reported 225 new COVID-19 cases and two additional deaths with intensive care unit beds at healthcare facilities now at full capacity. ...

DATE: Dec 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico legislative bill to provide $5M in relief funds

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Human Services Department has been appropriated $5 million by the state Legislature to provide emergency financial assistance to low income state residents who didn...

DATE: Dec 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado ski county says visitors need negative virus test

ASPEN – A Colorado ski county is asking prospective visitors to fill out an online traveler affidavit confirming they’ve tested negative for the coronavirus. The new rules for Pit...

DATE: Dec 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico reports 1,928 more COVID-19 cases, 32 deaths

SANTA FE – New Mexico on Saturday reported 1,925 additional known COVID-19 cases and 32 more deaths, increasing the statewide totals since the pandemic’s start to 106,856 known cases and 1,7...

DATE: Dec 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Policy experts push greater support for New Mexico farmers

SANTA FE (AP) – Amid a pandemic that continues to alter global supply chains, food policy advocates met recently to discuss the future of sustainable agriculture in New Mexico, where “food d...

DATE: Dec 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Albuquerque closer to agreement for outside investigations on police

ALBUQUERQUE – The city of Albuquerque and the Department of Justice are inching closer to an agreement to bring in outside investigators to probe police misconduct. The special co...

DATE: Dec 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Loveland firefighters pull horse from frozen pond with crane

LOVELAND – Firefighters rescued a horse that was trapped in a frozen pond overnight Saturday and said the animal, named Buddy, was likely to survive his frigid ordeal. Rescuers us...

DATE: Dec 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Police provide details of deadly encounter with Black man

SANTA FE – Activists on Friday rallied in person and online to bring attention to the case of a young Black man who was shot by a New Mexico state police while on a road trip from Indiana to...

DATE: Dec 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation extends stay-home order to halt virus’ spread

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez has extended a stay-at-home order through Dec. 28 to try to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The Navajo Nation has had...

DATE: Dec 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

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...