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Sentence delayed for man in killing of Navajo police officer

GALLUP, N.M. – The sentencing of a man who pleaded guilty in the fatal shooting of a Navajo police officer has been delayed until March. The delay was announced after Kirby Clevel...

DATE: Nov 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico sets record for daily COVID-19 cases amid surge

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico on Tuesday set a new record for the number of COVID-19 cases reported in a single day and hospitalizations marked a new high for the 12th day in a row. St...

DATE: Nov 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

TV security guard charged in protest shooting leaves jail

DENVER – A television station security guard charged with second-degree murder in the shooting of a demonstrator after opposing rallies was released from jail on Tuesday. Matthew ...

DATE: Nov 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico marks high for COVID-19 hospitalizations

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico on Monday marked another daily high for the number of patients hospitalized as a result of a COVID-19 infection. State health officials said there were mo...

DATE: Nov 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado prosecutor pleads guilty to drug charge, misconduct

GREELEY – A district attorney who serves a large area of northeastern Colorado pleaded guilty Monday to a drug charge stemming from an investigation by the state’s attorney general. ...

DATE: Nov 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation lawmakers approve casino reopening plan

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Lawmakers on the Navajo Nation approved legislation Monday to reopen the tribe’s four casinos, even as the tribe’s health director warned that the coronavirus is spreading...

DATE: Nov 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado wildfires burn large areas, hundreds of buildings

DENVER – A pair of wildfires in northern Colorado set records as the largest and second-largest in the state’s history, burning nearly 630 square miles of land and hundreds of structures. ...

DATE: Nov 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Tribe proposing to reopen 4 casinos in Arizona, New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE – The Navajo Nation is asking the public to weigh in on the possible reopening of four of the tribe’s casinos in New Mexico and Arizona. The proposed reopening plan wo...

DATE: Nov 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado governor unveils state budget plan amid pandemic

DENVER – Colorado Gov. Jared Polis proposed a $35 billion state budget Monday for the fiscal year starting next July 1 that he said would restore drastic cuts caused by the pandemic, promote...

DATE: Nov 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado school district to provide weekly COVID-19 tests

ASPEN – A school district in western Colorado has announced plans to start voluntary testing of its staff members and students beginning this week through the end of the year. Asp...

DATE: Nov 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico reports 747 new COVID-19 cases and 8 more deaths

SANTA FE – New Mexico health officials on Sunday reported 747 new COVID-19 cases and eight additional deaths. State Department of Health officials said the total number of cases s...

DATE: Nov 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo judge dismisses lawsuit over tribe’s primary election

FARMINGTON – A Navajo Nation judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to force a primary election for tribal officials that was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Elou...

DATE: Nov 2, 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...