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Health officials concerned about easing virus rules

The governor cited improving statewide COVID-19 metrics in lifting certain restrictions in 33 counties, including Denver and the entire Front…

January 1, 2021

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Las Cruces custom saddle maker teaches unique skill

Hermanson sought out for his decades of experience

January 1, 2021

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Navajo Nation reports 287 new virus cases, 23 more deaths

Thursday’s figures come on top of 225 new cases the tribal government reported Wednesday along with two additional deaths. The…

December 31, 2020

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Stretch of I-25 closed in Las Cruces, HAZMAT tanker spill

The driver suffered unknown injuries and was transported to an area hospital, police said. NMSP spokesman Dusty Francisco said the…

December 31, 2020

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Albuquerque spends all $150M in federal virus relief aid

City finance officials say the municipal government has spent or otherwise applied all $150 million in relief aid in an…

December 31, 2020

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Residents rank priorities for next Albuquerque police chief

The city released the results Wednesday, saying nearly 2,300 responses were submitted. The city also made public a list of…

December 31, 2020

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Colorado man gets 208 years in prison after shooting deputy

Weld District Court Judge Thomas Quammen sentenced Ismeldo Junior Arredondo, 42, to 208 years in prison after he was convicted…

December 31, 2020

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Colorado governor moves to loosen Level Red coronavirus restrictions

Democrat says he is asking health department to lower red counties to orange

December 31, 2020

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Virus restrictions to be eased in much of Colorado next week

Gov. Jared Polis announced the change on social media late Wednesday, citing sustained improvement in the state’s COVID-19 data, including…

December 31, 2020

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Convention center bidding misconduct leads to $9M settlement

Trammel Crow Co. and Mortenson Construction must pay $4.5 million each and issue a public apology to the city, according…

December 31, 2020

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Human remains found in two large suitcases in southwest Denver

Lt. Matt Clark with the Denver Police Department’s Major Crimes Division said during a news conference Wednesday that city workers…

December 30, 2020

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Colorado Guardsman has first reported U.S. case of virus variant

A pair of workers wear masks while waiting for a ride outside a construction site late Monday in downtown Denver.David…

December 30, 2020

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National Park Service releases video involving tasing of visitor

National Park Service releases video of incident, says man climbing on petroglyphs

December 30, 2020

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First reported U.S. case of virus variant triggers questions

A pedestrian wears a mask while passing by a window display in a clothing store late Monday in downtown Denver.David…

December 30, 2020

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Navajo Nation reports 153 new virus cases, four more deaths

The figures bring the total number of cases on the reservation that extends into Arizona, New Mexico and Utah to…

December 30, 2020

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Former police officer sentenced in vehicular homicide case

Luke Maxwell Towner, of Tularosa, pleaded guilty in October to charges that include vehicular homicide and driving under the influence.…

December 30, 2020

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First reported U.S. case of COVID-19 variant found in Colorado

The variant was found in a man in his 20s who is in isolation southeast of Denver and has no…

December 29, 2020

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Two Albuquerque churches fined $5K for virus safety violations

The state Department of Health fined Legacy Church and Calvary Church $5,000 each on Monday after photos and video showed…

December 29, 2020

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U.S. Park Service says New Mexico tasing case is under review

Darrell House was stopped Sunday by the ranger for walking in a closed area off trail in violation of park…

December 29, 2020

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Authorities investigate vandalism that cuts off gas in Aspen

Investigators hope graffiti left behind might lead to those responsible. Gas valves were turned off at three locations in the…

December 29, 2020

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Another set of human remains found in rural Colorado identified

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation says a forensic odontologist, a specially trained dentist who studies teeth, identified the remains as…

December 29, 2020

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Police fatally shoot carjacking suspect after fatal burglary

Police found the man, who had been shot, and a woman who was critically wounded at the home where the…

December 29, 2020

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New Mexico begins accepting abuse-neglect reports by text

Reach NM uses the text number (505) 591-9444 to let Children, Youth & Families Department intake workers offer answers and…

December 29, 2020

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Police ask for help solving Colorado state trooper’s 1973 killing

Investigators are seeking information about the death of Trooper Thomas Carpenter, who was shot Dec. 27, 1973, after he was…

December 28, 2020