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Navajo Nation reports 66 new virus cases Friday, 6 deaths

The most recent numbers on the vast reservation that covers parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah bring the total…

February 13, 2021

New Mexico reports 407 new virus cases, 23 deaths Friday

The New Mexico Department of Health reported that the state has seen 179,724 cases and 3,502 deaths related to COVID-19…

February 12, 2021

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Colorado judge maintains charges for Dane accused in fire

The decision came after a prosecutor said Jesper Joergensen would not be deported if released from jail because of Biden…

February 12, 2021

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New Mexico asks to skip student testing again this year

The request comes as most class and study time is taking place remotely, and public health restrictions make it difficult…

February 12, 2021

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Lawsuit: Sheriff’s department exposed prisoners to virus

Most of the federal lawsuits, largely handwritten, were filed without the help of attorneys since the beginning of the year,…

February 12, 2021

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Winter storm watch issued for much of New Mexico for weekend

The National Weather Service said a quick-moving system would bring rain and mountain showers to northwestern and west-central New Mexico…

February 12, 2021

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Officer fired for using Taser, punching man resisting arrest

Aurora police announced the termination of Officer Robert Rosen on Thursday for violating several of the department’s policies, including not…

February 12, 2021

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New Mexico House passes proposal to list capital projects

Currently, final projects are published, but not how much each legislator has allocated. The state House voted 65-1 on Thursday,…

February 12, 2021

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Governor heads to D.C. to talk virus relief

Grisham to meet with president, other governors

February 11, 2021

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Abortion-rights bill wins decisive vote in New Mexico Senate

Democratic state Sen. Linda Lopez of Albuquerque, standing with a microphone, leads an effort to shore up abortion rights in…

February 11, 2021

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With wildfire risk up, New Mexico supports controlled burns

The bill, passed unanimously Thursday, removes severe liability provisions written into territorial law 20 years before New Mexico became a…

February 11, 2021

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Navajo Nation reports 53 new COVID-19 cases, 11 more deaths

The latest figures raised the totals to 29,098 cases and 1,097 known deaths since the pandemic began. Tribal officials said…

February 11, 2021

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Navajo Nation reports 38 more COVID-19 cases, 11 more deaths

The latest figures raised the totals to 29,041 cases and 1,086 known deaths since the pandemic began. Tribal officials said…

February 11, 2021

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Colorado lawmakers will hear a bill about data sharing with federal agencies

The proposed legislation announced Thursday at a press conference with state lawmakers and immigrant rights groups, is a response to…

February 11, 2021

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Colorado trial stopped for two weeks because of virus case

Tenth Judicial District Judge Thomas Flesher announced the delay in the trial of Donthe Lucas in Pueblo on Wednesday but…

February 11, 2021

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New Mexico to end quarantine requirements for travelers

The state Health Department cited what it described as “a brighter pandemic outlook” for the change in policy. Despite January…

February 10, 2021

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Officers fired over photos tied to Elijah McClain not reinstated

From left, officers Erica Marrero, Jaron Jones and Kyle Dittrich re-enact a neckhold like the one police used on Elijah…

February 10, 2021

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Fresh funding aims to revitalize Indigenous oral history

The New York-based Doris Duke Charitable Foundation announced Tuesday that it has awarded more than $1.6 million in grants to…

February 10, 2021

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New Mexico employee accepts position in Biden administration

Pam Coleman, who was appointed to serve as director of the state personnel office in January 2019 under Gov. Michelle…

February 10, 2021

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Navajo Nation reports 54 new COVID-19 cases, 15 more deaths

The latest figures raised the totals to 28,994 cases and 1,075 known deaths since the pandemic began. The Navajo Department…

February 9, 2021

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Few New Mexico schools rush to offer in-person classes

Fire marshal Geronimo Griego closes the door to an air filter closet during an inspection of the Nina Otero Community…

February 9, 2021

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New Mexico officials hold out hope for more vaccine supply

Nearly 600,000 residents have registered online to be vaccinated, but health care officials and the state Health Department acknowledge that…

February 9, 2021

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Man faces second trial in killings of Colorado Springs teens

A jury on Monday convicted Marco Garcia-Bravo of one count of being an accessory to murder in the killings of…

February 9, 2021

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Students move back to University of Colorado Boulder campus

University spokesperson Scott Pribble said about 4,700 students are moving into residence halls this week, the Daily Camera reported Monday.…

February 9, 2021