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New Mexico House endorses ban of demonstrations at homes

The House voted 33-31 on Thursday to outlaw “residential targeted picketing” to protect people from harassment or being terrorized in…

March 11, 2021

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Polis activates National Guard ahead of weekend winter storm

Polis urged residents during a virtual news conference to stay home except for emergencies during the height of the storm,…

March 11, 2021

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Clean fuel standard wins approval by New Mexico Senate

Endorsed on a 25-14 Senate vote, the proposed legislation calls for a gradual reduction in the carbon intensity of transportation…

March 11, 2021

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Fourth suspect arrested in Colorado human remains case

The Denver Post reports that 38-year-old Francisco Ramirez was arrested for investigation of tampering with human remains, an accessory count…

March 11, 2021

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Navajo Nation to allow ‘soft reopening’ of some businesses

However, the daily curfew for residents of the tribe’s reservation from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. will remain in effect…

March 11, 2021

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Navajo Nation reports 13 more COVID-19 cases, one more death

The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s totals to 29,900 confirmed cases and 1,205 known deaths since the pandemic began a…

March 11, 2021

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Prosecutors: Ex-police sergeant helped suspected pipe bomber

The Aurora Sentinel reports that 69-year-old Curtiss Christensen was arrested March 3 for investigation of playing an ancillary role in…

March 11, 2021

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Policing reforms gain momentum in New Mexico

On a 5-4 vote, a Senate committee on judiciary affairs endorsed the proposed New Mexico Civil Rights Act that also…

March 11, 2021

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Vice President Harris to tout COVID relief package in Denver

Details on the visit by Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, were still being worked out, the vice president’s office…

March 10, 2021

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Bill requiring Coloradans to report lost guns appears headed for passage

‘Safe storage’ measure also heads to state Senate

March 10, 2021

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Colorado will unveil $700M stimulus plan. Here’s where the money will go.

comes from unexpected tax revenue, invests in rural towns

March 10, 2021

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Colorado Senate passes bill on lost and stolen firearms

Wednesday’s 20-15 party-line vote sends the legislation to the House, also controlled by Democrats. The bill’s Senate sponsors, Democrats Jessie…

March 10, 2021

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New Mexico ban on traps and wildlife poisons clears Senate

The legislation passed despite four Democrats from rural areas breaking with their party and voting in opposition. Two Republicans from…

March 10, 2021

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Police arrest man suspected in N.J. slaying and four deaths in N.M.

Authorities on Wednesday arrested Sean Lannon, a man wanted for questioning in a homicide in New Jersey and in the…

March 10, 2021

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Navajo Nation reports 12 new COVID-19 cases and one more death

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Tuesday reported 12 additional COVID-19 cases and one more death from the…

March 9, 2021

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Lawsuit filed over arrest of 11-year-old boy with autism

The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court, contends that deputies left the boy handcuffed and alone for two hours. It…

March 9, 2021

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Protesters in court for barricading police precinct in July

Denver police officers move during a protest outside the State Capitol over the death of George Floyd on last May…

March 9, 2021

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Police: Four found dead in car at Albuquerque airport garage

Police said three of the four people found dead at the Albuquerque International Sunport were reported missing since January from…

March 9, 2021

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U.S. officials: Report on oil and gas sale ban due by summer

The Biden administration said Tuesday that it will deliver an interim report on its suspension of oil and gas sales…

March 9, 2021

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Colorado House passes firearms safe-storage legislation

The 40-25 vote, virtually along party lines, came after 10 hours of debate Monday in which Democrats repeatedly rejected efforts…

March 9, 2021

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Albuquerque gets new police chief, reform superintendent

Keller on Monday announced his selection of interim Chief Harold Medina to be the new chief and Sylvester Stanley, currently…

March 9, 2021

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New Mexico House endorses health insurance tax, subsidies

The bill moves to the Senate for consideration. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham supports the bill. A similar proposal to broadly…

March 8, 2021

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No charges filed in Las Cruces school superintendent’s death

Karen Trujillo, a former leader of the state Public Education Department, was hit Feb. 25 while walking her two dogs…

March 8, 2021

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Jury convicts Colorado man in girlfriend’s death

Donthe Lucas was found guilty Monday in the death of Kelsie Schelling, The Pueblo Chieftain reported. He received a mandatory…

March 8, 2021