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Health emergency declared for Navajo Nation because of virus

Nez’s office said in a statement announcing the declaration Wednesday that there were no confirmed cases on the tribe’s sprawling…

New Mexico governor signs budget amid coronavirus worries

The Democratic governor announced line-item vetoes of proposed general fund spending on construction projects as a precaution against economic uncertainty…

Mountain lion bites Colorado deputy responding to attack

Both victims were taken to a hospital and were expected to recover, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office spokesman David Moore said.…

Colorado woman suspected of killing missing stepson charged

Letecia Stauch appeared in court for an advisement hearing in Colorado Springs on Wednesday on several charges, including first-degree murder…

Albuquerque Academy closes classrooms on COVID-19 concerns

Albuquerque Academy announced Wednesday the suspension of classes at its campus in the city’s Northeast Heights at least through the…

High country will be hardest hit by coronavirus, governor warns

33 confirmed cases in Colorado, 9 new ones in Aspen

Colorado Tech given 60 days to avoid GI Bill enrollment halt

The Department of Veterans Affairs cited “advertising, sales or enrollment practices that are erroneous, deceptive or misleading” in its decision…

University of Colorado going online amid coronavirus threat

Chancellor Phil DiStefano wrote in a letter to students, faculty and staff Wednesday that professors will begin teaching online Monday.…

Candidates for Dolores mayor tout leadership skills

Wheelus and Whited to face off in April 7 election

New Mexico plans surveillance for COVID-19 at nursing homes

No COVID-19 cases have been detected in New Mexico after at least 69 tests. Health Department spokesman David Morgan on…

Police: Suspect in car theft claimed she was Beyoncé Knowles

Surena Henry was arrested Saturday morning in Las Cruces when an officer spotted a vehicle that resembled one that recently…

Trash bag with human remains found on Colorado riverbank

The Pueblo Police Department responded to the area around 10 a.m. Tuesday to investigate the discovery by a group cleaning…

About 30 graves discovered at New Mexico construction site

The Santa Fe New Mexican reports workers at a construction site in downtown Santa Fe found human remains in February…

After 10 years, fired Denver police officers plan to return to work

The Colorado Supreme Court most recently rejected the case leaving an appeals court ruling that favored officers Devin Sparks and…

Skier dies in trees at Colorado’s Keystone Resort

Summit County sheriff’s officials say the 51-year-old man, whose name has not been released, was found unconscious and not breathing…

News media seek arrest affidavit for woman accused of murder

Attorney Steve Zansberg, president of the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition, filed the motion Monday in El Paso County District…

Gov. Jared Polis declares state of emergency in response to coronavirus outbreak

least 17 confirmed cases in Colorado

Colorado governor announces emergency coronavirus measures

The action came as the number of cases in Colorado reached at least 15. Polis said he directed the state…

Report: New Mexico university settles child death lawsuit

The settlement would bring a partial end to a lawsuit on behalf of 250 children over practices from 1977 to…

Dolores donates to town park, livestock training

Residents donate to playground, livestock training

Colorado requires some insurers to waive virus test fees

Colorado’s Division of Insurance will order those insurers to waive copays, deductibles and coinsurance payments for insured citizens seeking testing…

Pedestrian goes through windshield; driver critically hurt

Police said the incident occurred Monday night when the pedestrian was standing in the far-left eastbound traffic lane of Interstate…

University of New Mexico police chief to retire

McCabe said last week he will step down from his role as police chief of the state’s largest university at…