Regional News

April 29, 2021 • The Associated Press

Navajo Nation reports 6 new COVID-19 cases, 3 more deaths

Tribal health officials said the total number of cases since the pandemic began more than a year ago now is…

April 29, 2021 • MORGAN LEE

Study says future of New Mexico may include fewer people

The report from the Legislature’s budget and accountability office adds to indications in the 2020 Census of a population slowdown…

April 29, 2021 • PATTY NIEBERG

Colorado police: Three arrested in Asian-targeted burglaries

A total of 26 families were burglarized in the first seven months of 2019, with the total loss estimated to…

April 29, 2021 • JAMES ANDERSON

After Boulder shooting, Colorado lawmakers outline gun bills

A sign hangs amid the tributes that cover the temporary fence around the King Soopers grocery store in which 10…

April 29, 2021 • The Associated Press

Colorado man facing charges stemming from US Capitol riot

Logan Grover of Erie is charged with four criminal counts: knowingly entering a restricted building without authority; disorderly conduct; violent…

Colorado’s main public universities requiring vaccinations

The University of Colorado system’s four campuses will require the shots along with the Colorado State University system, the University…

Colorado lawmakers OK bill limiting information about top job seekers

The Senate passed the bipartisan bill by a 28-7 vote on Wednesday, sending it to Gov. Jared Polis. Bill supporters…

Colorado governor says he would veto climate change bill

The wide-ranging bill, sponsored by Sens. Faith Winter and Dominick Moreno and Rep. Dominique Jackson, would direct the state Air…

Wet weather a boost for crews fighting New Mexico wildfire

The fire was located west of the Ski Apache ski resort in the Sacramento Mountains and its size was estimated…

Aurora ICE detention facility reports 100 COVID-19 cases

A report by the office of U.S. Rep. Jason Crow showed that the outbreak included 96 people and one employee…

April 28, 2021 • JASON BLEVINS

Teenager breaks North American record for most vertical feet climbed in 24 hours

Staberg, 19, skied up Copper Mountain more than 21 times in one day

April 28, 2021 • CEDAR ATTANASIO

New Mexico settles child care lawsuit, promises subsidies

Under the agreement announced between the Early Childhood Education and Care Department last Thursday, households can qualify if they earn…

Navajo Nation reports no new COVID-19 cases and no deaths

Tribal health officials said the total number of cases since the pandemic began more than a year ago remained at…

April 27, 2021 • SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN

Advocates detail ‘shadow pandemic’ of violence against women

Their testimony came in the opening session of a two-day summit focused on ending violence against Indigenous women and children.…

Albuquerque police union starts campaign focused on crime

The Albuquerque Police Officers’ Association is using billboards and television, radio and social media ads to urge the public to…

April 27, 2021 • MORGAN LEE

Prison worker alleges retaliation for report of rodents

The lawsuit under the state’s Whistleblower Protection Act was filed on behalf of Nicole Ramirez, a licensed social worker and…

April 27, 2021 • PATTY NIEBERG

Largest firefighting plane may be sold for COVID response

A Boeing 747-400 Global SuperTanker drops half a load of its 19,400-gallon capacity during a ceremony at Colorado Springs. The…

New Mexico tourist wins $10.5M Las Vegas casino slot jackpot

The South Point Hotel Casino & Spa said the Megabucks payout was Nevada’s largest jackpot of the year. The player…

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

Tribal health officials say the numbers released Monday night bring the total number of cases to 30,467 on the vast…

New Mexican residents 16 or older may now schedule vaccines

The announcement on Monday means residents between the ages of 16 and 40 now do not have to wait for…

Man arrested after girlfriend’s kids give note to bus driver

The bus driver called 911 after being handed the note Friday morning and police then found the woman with multiple…

Man charged with killing fifth person in southern Colorado

Adre Baroz was charged by prosecutors Monday with first degree murder, tampering with human remains and first degree assault in…

Top-tier management team assigned to New Mexico wildfire

The fire near the Three Rivers Campground and west of the Ski Apache ski resort had burned 6,100 acres with…