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Judge won’t force New Mexico to send children back to school

SANTA FE – New Mexico health and school officials can continue to restrict in-person learning for the vast majority of young children based on countywide coronavirus outbreaks after a federa...

DATE: Oct 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Close congressional race in southern New Mexico draws eyes

RUIDOSO, N.M. – Pockets in the Sierra Blanca mountain range are packed with tourists searching for an outdoor getaway of fishing, hunting and eventually skiing. But this year, the pandemic a...

DATE: Oct 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico shatters its record for confirmed COVID-19 cases

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico has shattered its previous record for confirmed COVID-19 cases amid fears the state is experiencing a second wave of the deadly virus, health officials said ...

DATE: Oct 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Fierce winds fan Rockies wildfires, new evacuations ordered

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Strong winds fanned two Rocky Mountain wildfires Wednesday, prompting new evacuation orders as one spread toward communities outside Rocky Mountain National Park. ...

DATE: Oct 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Former interim Navajo president and New Mexico lawmaker dies

SHIPROCK, N.M. – Thomas Atcitty, a former interim Navajo Nation president and longtime New Mexico state representative, has died. He was 86. Atcitty died Sunday of natural causes,...

DATE: Oct 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado driver sentenced to 72 years for fatal car accident

COLORADO SPRINGS – A Colorado man was sentenced to 72 years in prison for a car crash that killed two people, including the former son-in-law of the Colorado Springs mayor. Jeffre...

DATE: Oct 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico names leader of Native American education reform

SANTA FE – Former Navajo Nation legislative staff member LaShawna Tso has been selected to lead New Mexico’s Indian Education division. The announcement by the Public Education De...

DATE: Oct 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado county eases restrictions on college-aged residents

BOULDER – Boulder County health officials have eased restrictions on gatherings of college-aged adults after coronavirus case numbers and positivity rates in the county declined. ...

DATE: Oct 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Fierce winds fan Rockies wildfires, new evacuations ordered

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Strong winds fanned two Rocky Mountain wildfires Wednesday, prompting new evacuation orders as one of them spread toward communities that lie outside Rocky Mountain National...

DATE: Oct 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Gardner defends record, Trump’s morality in final debate with Hickenlooper

DENVER – Republican Sen. Cory Gardner on Tuesday defended his record, alliance with President Donald Trump and the president’s morality in the final debate of the heated Colorado Senate race...

DATE: Oct 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports nine new coronavirus cases, but no deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. â€“ Navajo Nation health officials on Tuesday reported nine new confirmed cases of COVID-19 but no deaths. The latest numbers bring the total number of cases to...

DATE: Oct 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Former Idaho governor candidate indicted in 1984 killing

DENVER – A former longshot Idaho gubernatorial candidate was indicted Tuesday in the murder of Jonelle Matthews, a 12-year-old Colorado girl whose disappearance after a holiday concert in 19...

DATE: Oct 13, 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