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Former Africana Studies director sues University of New Mexico

RIO RANCHO, N.M. – The University of New Mexico retaliated against the director of Africana Studies for demanding that his program be elevated to a department and later removed him when the ...

DATE: Sep 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

NRA backs Republican in New Mexico race for U.S. Senate

SANTA FE – A prominent lobbying group to the firearms industry has endorsed Republican candidate Mark Ronchetti for U.S. Senate in New Mexico. Ronchetti announced the National Rif...

DATE: Sep 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Hells Angels biker gets $25,000 settlement after police stop

DENVER – Five Colorado police agencies paid $25,000 and issued an apology to a member of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang after an officer joked that he’d shoot the man to get paid vacation....

DATE: Sep 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation considers coronavirus curfew sentencing change

GALLUP, N.M. – A proposal to amend sentencing for people caught breaking the coronavirus curfew on the Navajo Nation is awaiting consideration by the Navajo Nation Council, their highest leg...

DATE: Sep 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

University of Colorado Boulder faces enrollment decline

BOULDER – Enrollment at the University of Colorado Boulder for incoming freshmen is expected to drop by more than 12% this year, contributing to the additional $25 million budget shortfall a...

DATE: Sep 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Porta-potty seen rolling on Route 66

ALBUQUERQUE – A portable toilet in Albuquerque fell victim to another kind of whiff this week after strong winds gave it a trip along Route 66. A virtual video showed the porta-po...

DATE: Sep 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado deals with widespread fraud in unemployment claims

DENVER – More than 75% of Colorado claims for a federal unemployment assistance program for self-employed workers and independent contractors since July 18 were determined to be fraudulent, ...

DATE: Sep 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Snow, wind damage RV campground in Chama, force evacuation

CHAMA, N.M. – Damage from snow and wind forced the evacuation of about 50 people staying at an RV campground in Chama, sending dozens of people to hotels and an emergency shelter at a church...

DATE: Sep 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado anesthesiologists urge halt of drug used in arrests

DENVER – A group of Colorado anesthesiologists wants paramedics to stop injecting people with a powerful sedative when police believe suspects are out of control until officials finish a rev...

DATE: Sep 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

No COVID-19 deaths on Navajo Nation for second time in three days

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. â€“ Navajo Nation health officials on Wednesday reported 12 new confirmed cases of coronavirus, but no deaths for the second time in three days. The latest numb...

DATE: Sep 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Albuquerque police chief stepping down this fall

ALBUQUERQUE – Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller announced Thursday that Police Chief Michael Geier will retire this fall, with Deputy Chief Harold Medina taking over as acting chief next week. ...

DATE: Sep 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Free lunches continue for New Mexico students

SANTA FE – Funding for summer meal programs for children in New Mexico will be extended for the foreseeable future, state officials said. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has ap...

DATE: Sep 9, 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.