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Tribes’ ancestral remains return home to American Southwest

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Tribal leaders have reburied the remains of their ancestors that were taken more than a century ago from what’s now a national park in Colorado. A Swedish resea...

DATE: Sep 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico winds down Trump’s $300 unemployment supplement

SANTA FE – New Mexico labor officials said Wednesday a $300 weekly federal supplement to unemployment benefits expired Sept. 5 as payments continue for backdated claims. The Depar...

DATE: Sep 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Family of Army soldier alleges foul play involved in death

GALLUP, N.M. – An Army tank crewman from New Mexico who died at Fort Hood, Texas, messaged his fiancee that he was concerned about three men who didn’t like him and that “something was wrong...

DATE: Sep 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Las Cruces Public Schools to continue fall semester remotely

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Las Cruces Public Schools board members unanimously voted Tuesday to remain online for the remainder of the fall semester in December or longer depending on health guideli...

DATE: Sep 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Students urged to quarantine for 2 weeks as virus spikes

BOULDER – All students at the University of Colorado’s main campus were told by local health authorities to self-quarantine starting Wednesday for the next two weeks to stem an alarming rise...

DATE: Sep 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Santa Fe Community College sees big enrollment drop

SANTA FE – Santa Fe Community College has seen the bottom fall out of its enrollment because of the novel coronavirus. The Albuquerque Journal reports enrollment at the college de...

DATE: Sep 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico education officials report five coronavirus cases

SANTA FE – The Public Education Department has begun reporting cases of COVID-19 linked to schools. Five cases were reported Tuesday, including at least one student in Colfax Coun...

DATE: Sep 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado sees rise in virus among college-aged individuals

DENVER – Colorado is experiencing an upward trend in coronavirus cases among college-age students, mirroring similar case growth across the U.S., the state’s top epidemiologist said Tuesday....

DATE: Sep 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Denver rejects deal with police that would’ve given raises

DENVER – The Denver City Council has rejected a proposed contract negotiated with the union for police officers that would have raised pay by 3% in 2022 while eliminating paid vacation days ...

DATE: Sep 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

National Western Stock Show in Denver postponed until 2022

DENVER – The National Western Stock Show in Denver has been postponed until January 2022 to limit the spread of COVID-19 after officials said there would be problems complying with coronavir...

DATE: Sep 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Ex-Los Alamos employee sentenced to probation in China case

ALBUQUERQUE – A former employee at Los Alamos National Laboratory has been sentenced to five years of probation and fined $75,000 for making false statements about involvement with China, fe...

DATE: Sep 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Wildfires put Republican meteorologist candidate in hot seat

SANTA FE – Political clashes about the role of climate change in catastrophic West Coast infernos are spilling into a U.S. Senate race in New Mexico, where a Republican meteorologist is camp...

DATE: Sep 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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...

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