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University enrollment in Boulder drops; budget cuts imminent

BOULDER – The University of Colorado Boulder has announced anticipated budget cuts because of decreased enrollment as the coronavirus pandemic has posed several challenges on higher educatio...

DATE: Sep 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico governor urges voting by mail amid pandemic

SANTA FE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is urging voters to request an absentee ballot online and cast them by mail in the interest of safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

DATE: Sep 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Jury finds man guilty in triple homicide in New Mexico

TIERRA AMARILLA, N.M. – A Rio Arriba jury has found a man guilty of murder in a triple homicide case in northern New Mexico after less than three hours of deliberation. John Powel...

DATE: Sep 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Social worker cleared for not reporting alleged sex assault

BOULDER – A jury has acquitted a Colorado mental health worker who was accused of failing to report sexual assault accusations against a highly regarded football recruit. Marilyn ...

DATE: Sep 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico agencies boost access ahead of hunting season

SANTA FE â€“ New Mexico land and wildlife managers have finished work that will result in more access to state trust land for licensed hunters. The Land Office and the Game and Fi...

DATE: Sep 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Pandemic afflicts impoverished areas of New Mexico

SANTA FE – A top state health official warned Wednesday that COVID-19 infections are far more prevalent in low-income areas of the New Mexico, potentially straining Medicaid health care. ...

DATE: Sep 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Small plane crashes northeast of Denver, killing pilot

DENVER – An investigation is underway after a small plane crashed northeast of Denver, killing the pilot. The Denver Post reports witnesses heard the engine of the Titan Mustan...

DATE: Sep 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado man sentenced for moderating dark web marketplace

AURORA – A Colorado man was sentenced to federal prison for serving as a moderator on a global dark web marketplace that peddled guns, drugs and stolen identities. Bryan Herrell, ...

DATE: Sep 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado spending $2M to provide internet access to students

The Associated Press DENVER – Colorado will spend $2 million in federal pandemic relief funding to provide internet access to students who lack service as part of an overall effor...

DATE: Sep 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation to run partial weekend lockdown into September

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation officials are extending partial weekend lockdowns and daily curfews through September to help control the spread of the coronavirus on the tribe’s reservat...

DATE: Sep 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Drone damaged after going off runway at New Mexico air base

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. â€“ An Air Force attack drone was damaged Wednesday when it went off a runway during takeoff at Holloman Air Force Base in southern New Mexico, the military sai...

DATE: Sep 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico cites natural gas plants for excess air pollution

SANTA FE â€“ New Mexico environmental regulators have issued citations against natural gas processing plants on allegations they vastly exceeded permitted air pollution limits while burning ...

DATE: Sep 2, 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