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Colorado to fully fund public schools for first time in 14 years

Turns out, they weren’t so mandatory. For most of that time, the state legislature has failed to meet those goals…

November 2, 2023 • Andrew Kenney — Colorado Public Radio

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The unlikely affiliation between universal pre-K and nicotine taxes is a story of politics and tobacco money

Father John Opp and daughter Giuliana at the Isabella Bird Community School in Denver. He said he's grateful for the…

October 24, 2023 • John Daley — Colorado Public Radio

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Bill Richardson, former N.M. governor and U.N. ambassador who worked to free detained Americans, dies

Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson emerges from his office in Santa Fe in 2020. Richardson died Saturday at age…

September 2, 2023 • Eric Tucker — Associated Press

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Navajo Nation declares state of emergency because of flooding

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez arrives for an event with first lady Jill Biden, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Doug…

August 4, 2022 • The Associated Press

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Feud over closure of San Juan Generating Station could cost customers

Shutting down and converting to clean energy is supposed to save money

April 13, 2022 • Roz Brown — New Mexico News Connection

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Fire district to host public forum about new station downtown

The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education has accepted a letter of intent from the Durango Fire Protection District…

March 7, 2022

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New Navajo Nation police chief wants to hire more officers

Report: Department must double in size to properly cover the reservation

January 11, 2022 • Pauly Denetclaw — Indian Country Today

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Durango Chamber of Commerce announces winners of Top Dog, Coolest Cat contests

Cayenne is the first-place winner in the Top Dog contest. (Courtesy of Durango Chamber of Commerce) Durango Chamber of Commerce…

September 2, 2021 • Herald Staff Report

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Persistent drought makes New Mexico parks shut boat ramps

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico’s reservoirs are shrinking because of a persistent drought, and officials with the State Parks Division said…

May 6, 2021 • AP

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Officials: Two Denver officers suspended for excessive force

Officers Derek Streeter and Diego Archuleta were the first in the department to be disciplined for excessive force during the…

May 4, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Colorado skier dies after crevasse fall in Alaska national park

The park, in a release, said mountaineering rangers on Monday received a report from a satellite communication device that a…

May 4, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Probation for ex-police officer accused of kneeling on Black man’s neck

Scott Gudmundsen, 66, of Loveland pleaded guilty to a single felony count of menacing with a weapon. His public defender,…

May 4, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Colorado coroner facing criminal charges submits resignation

Shannon Kent submitted his resignation Friday, and it was accepted by Lake County commissioners at a meeting Monday, the Vail…

May 4, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Spiritual leader’s mummified remains found in Colorado home

Amy Carlson, 45, who was known as “Mother God” by her followers, was found dead in a home in the…

May 4, 2021 • THOMAS PEIPERT

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Kayaker drowns in Cherry Creek Reservoir southeast of Denver

Sentinel Colorado reports Christopher Carmon, of Aurora, fell into the water Sunday and was found dead several hours later. The…

May 4, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Navajo Nation reports three new COVID-19 cases, but no deaths

The tribe had six new cases and three coronavirus-related deaths on Saturday and six new cases and no deaths Sunday.…

May 4, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Polis drops mask mandate for indoor spaces where at least 80% of people are fully vaccinated

Stricter rules still apply in La Plata County

May 3, 2021 • JESSE PAUL

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Colorado ski areas aren’t talking about skier fatalities, but coroners are

least 11 skiers were killed in traumatic crashes during 2020-21 season

May 2, 2021 • JASON BLEVINS

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New Mexico city ends backlog of untested rape evidence kits

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller holds up an envelope used for collecting evidence related to rape and sexual assault cases during…

May 1, 2021 • SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN

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Legislature bristles at governor’s vetoes of pandemic aid

Pandemic relief legislation signed this year by President Joe Biden assigns $1.6 billion in aid directly to New Mexico state…

May 1, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Coronavirus flushed Colorado rafting in 2020

Rafting businesses endured a 21% decline in traffic last summer

May 1, 2021 • JASON BLEVINS

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New Mexico expected to have fewer births, fewer students

The implications of an aging and shrinking population are vast. Businesses may struggle to find workers in some sectors. State…

May 1, 2021 • CEDAR ATTANASIO

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Man arrested in New Mexico in 1980 slaying of 79-year-old woman

Andre William Lepere was arrested Wednesday in New Mexico on suspicion of the murder of 79-year-old Viola Hagenkord in Anaheim,…

May 1, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Scholar who spoke at D.C. rally says school hurt reputation

Attorneys for John Eastman filed a notice of claim, a prerequisite for bringing a lawsuit, against the university’s board of…

April 30, 2021 • The Associated Press