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Colorado lawmakers debate bill to safely store firearms

Representatives work at their desks during a special legislative session at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. Colorado Republicans voiced…

March 8, 2021

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U.S. nuclear lab to relocate hundreds of workers in New Mexico

Los Alamos National laboratory in Los Alamos, N.M., announced Monday that it will be moving hundreds of employees from its…

March 8, 2021

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Police: Hundreds of street racers block highway in Colorado

The Aurora Police Department reported that up to 800 drivers were racing and cruising between a 2-mile stretch on Interstate…

March 8, 2021

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Shooting at Denver’s Civic Center park prompts brief lockdown of Colorado Capitol

Wounded man taken to hospital for treatment

March 8, 2021

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Police pursue hundreds of tips after violent Colorado party

Boulder County health authorities, meanwhile, warned of a possible surge in coronavirus cases because of the Saturday night melee in…

March 8, 2021

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Tiger dies at Colorado Springs zoo after procedure

The female tiger named Savelii died Thursday from complications of a procedure that was done in hopes of helping to…

March 8, 2021

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South African virus variant confirmed at Colorado prison

The Colorado State Public Health Laboratory said two employees and one inmate tested positive after being randomly selected for tests…

March 8, 2021

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Man dies after falling in Utah’s Zion National Park

The body of Jason Hartwell, 43, of Draper was found Friday at the base of Angels Landing and showed signs…

March 8, 2021

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New Mexico expands vaccine eligibility to teachers

The state is making the move as part of a directive by the Biden administration to get more schools reopened…

March 8, 2021

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New Mexico may pioneer public financing of lower-court campaigns

Associated Press file<br><br>New Mexico could become the first state to offer public campaign financing to candidates seeking to serve as…

March 8, 2021

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New Mexico reports 288 additional COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths

About a quarter of the additional cases were reported in Bernalillo County, which includes metro Albuquerque. Counties with double-digit numbers…

March 6, 2021

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Exam finds multiple cracks in part of United jet’s engine

Federal safety officials are updating their investigation into the engine failure on the United Airlines plane that sent parts of…

March 6, 2021

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New Mexicans in majority as Senate OKs COVID-19 relief bill

The 50-49 vote gives President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies a victory that they say is crucial for hoisting…

March 6, 2021

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Four arrested before trial of New Mexico prison gang member

FBI agent Bryan Acee testified on Wednesday in the trial of Jody Rufino Martinez, a 41-year-old self-admitted “solider” for the…

March 6, 2021

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Albuquerque to pay $350K to settle police retaliation claims

Sgt. Steven Martinez and Officer Tillery DiCenzo both alleged violations of a whistleblower law after then-Police Chief Mike Geier transferred…

March 6, 2021

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Police: Two dead in shooting outside bar in Denver area

The Westminster Police Department said officers responded to a reported shooting early Saturday morning and found two people lying in…

March 6, 2021

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New Mexico governor’s top aide accused of ethics violation

Claudia Armijo, an attorney, has accused Teresa Casados of pressuring her to take part in voting to endorse a state…

March 6, 2021

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New Mexico officials: More money needed as duties increase

An open-pit mining operation contaminated Questa’s surface and groundwater badly enough to put it on a federal Superfund list, leading…

March 6, 2021

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Navajo Nation reports 12 virus cases, one death on Friday

In all, the tribe has reported nearly 30,000 confirmed cases and 1,195 deaths from the virus since the pandemic began…

March 5, 2021

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JBS meatpacking plant workers get COVID-19 vaccine shots

Workers at the JBS USA-owned plant received their shots in a temporary clinic set up in a hallway, the Greeley…

March 5, 2021

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Bill advances to exempt New Mexico from time changes

On a 22-18 vote, the Democrat-led Senate approved a bill that would keep New Mexico on daylight saving time throughout…

March 5, 2021

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Recent snowfall concerns experts in drought-ridden Colorado

The latest national drought monitor report, which was made public on Thursday by the University of Nebraska, said snowstorms last…

March 5, 2021

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Colorado man pleads guilty in pipe bomb case

The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 55-year-old Bradley Bunn pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of making destructive devices and four…

March 5, 2021

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Navajo Nation reports 19 new COVID-19 cases, seven more deaths

The latest figures from tribal health officials bring the total number of COVID-19 cases to 29,816 cases since the pandemic…

March 4, 2021