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New Mexico homeless shelter reports more coronavirus cases

ALBUQUERQUE – Albuquerque officials confirmed more COVID-19 infections at the city’s homeless shelter as cases across New Mexico keep rising. The city reported an additional 72 ca...

DATE: Oct 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 30 new coronavirus cases and 6 deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation health officials on Monday reported 30 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and six more deaths. The latest numbers bring the total number of cases t...

DATE: Oct 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico reports 269 new COVID-19 cases and 4 more deaths

SANTA FE – New Mexico health officials on Sunday reported 269 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and four additional deaths. That increased to the state’s totals to 32,983 cases and 911...

DATE: Oct 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Guard in custody after man dies in shooting at protests

DENVER – A private security guard working for a TV station was in custody Saturday after a person died from a shooting that took place during dueling protests in downtown Denver. ...

DATE: Oct 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 43 new coronavirus cases, 1 more death

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation health officials report 43 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 with one additional death. The latest numbers released Saturday night bring the total...

DATE: Oct 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Former frat member sentenced for shooting student as hazing

ALBUQUERQUE – A former New Mexico State University fraternity member who shot another student during a hazing ritual last year was given an 18-month suspended sentence on Friday. ...

DATE: Oct 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Pendley says he’s still on the job as acting director of BLM

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) – William Perry Pendley wants Wyoming to know that he’s still on the job as the nation’s acting head of public lands. “I have not been ousted. That is not true,”...

DATE: Oct 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Forecasters: Hot, dry, windy weather on tap for New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE â€“ Forecasters say much of New Mexico will be hot, dry and windy this weekend, with wildfire smoke in some areas. The National Weather Service says there will be reco...

DATE: Oct 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Remote schooling forces child welfare agencies to adapt

SANTA FE – Child welfare monitoring and enforcement have been challenged by the coronavirus pandemic as teachers – the backbone of the abuse and neglect reporting system – are separated from...

DATE: Oct 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Schools allege overreach by New Mexico education secretary

SANTA FE – A coalition of school districts is challenging the authority of Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s education secretary to drastically limit in-person instruction, dictate CO...

DATE: Oct 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation members eligible for $1,500 for virus relief

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be eligible for payments of up to $1,500 as part of the tribe’s response to the coronavirus. President Jonathan Nez...

DATE: Oct 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Virus infections set new 1-day record in New Mexico

SANTA FE – New Mexico lost ground in efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 as newly reported daily infections hit a record of 488. Three additional deaths from the pandemic we...

DATE: Oct 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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.