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2 Colorado churches exempt from some virus safety measures

COLORADO SPRINGS – A federal judge has exempted two churches in Colorado from safety guidelines intended to limit the spread of COVID-19 that some see as discrimination and a violation of co...

DATE: Oct 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Cowboys for Trump group fends off financial disclosures

SANTA FE – Time is running out before Election Day as New Mexico election regulators push the political support group Cowboys for Trump to disclosure its financial backers. The ho...

DATE: Oct 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Town near Rocky Mountain National Park evacuated by wildfire

DENVER – Residents in and around a gateway town to Rocky Mountain National Park have evacuated and the park was closed after one of several fires burning in northern Colorado exploded late W...

DATE: Oct 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 29 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. â€“ Navajo Nation health officials report 29 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 but no additional deaths for the second consecutive day. The latest figures release...

DATE: Oct 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico Military Institute reports 63 COVID-19 cases

ROSWELL, N.M. – A military junior college in New Mexico is under quarantine after reporting 63 employees and cadets tested positive for the coronavirus and were isolating, school officials s...

DATE: Oct 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Ute Mountain Utes ordered to stay home as COVID-19 cases spike

Tribe returns to stay-at-home order, tightens restrictions

DATE: Oct 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Watchdog group cites interference at polls in Latino areas

SANTA FE – A voting rights group said caravans of flag-waving President Donald Trump supporters appeared to obstruct and intimidate voters at two polling location in predominantly ethnic-min...

DATE: Oct 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico reports single-day record 827 new COVID-19 cases

SANTA FE – Health officials in New Mexico on Wednesday reported a single-day record of 827 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and eight additional deaths. The latest numbers increase...

DATE: Oct 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

About 3,000 firefighters fight to contain Colorado wildfires

DENVER – It’s a snapshot from hell: A group of firefighters brace themselves against a furious wind blowing dust and debris and fanning flames in a reddish-orange Martian landscape that is a...

DATE: Oct 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico health agency resends 30K old virus test results

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health has erroneously sent old coronavirus test results to about 30,000 people, about 1,600 of them were awaiting new test results when they received...

DATE: Oct 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 30 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. â€“ Navajo Nation health officials report 30 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 but no additional deaths. The latest figures released Tuesday night bring the total...

DATE: Oct 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

TV guard’s lawyer: Evidence of self-defense in shooting

DENVER – A lawyer representing a television station security guard who shot and killed a demonstrator during opposing right- and left-leaning rallies this month told a judge Wednesday that t...

DATE: Oct 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

The Durango Police Department chased and captured a pet kangaroo on Monday near East Second Avenue a...

Photos: A colorful carnival