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Albuquerque closer to agreement for outside investigations on police

The special counsel for the Department of Justice’s civil rights division, Paul Killebrew, said Friday that his office was in…

December 5, 2020

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Loveland firefighters pull horse from frozen pond with crane

Rescuers used a crane to pull Buddy out of the pond in Loveland after his owner called for help and…

December 5, 2020

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Police provide details of deadly encounter with Black man

Protesters carry a banner in front of the official residence of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham as part of an in-person…

December 5, 2020

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Navajo Nation extends stay-home order to halt virus’ spread

The Navajo Nation has had some of the most restrictive measures aimed at COVID-19 anywhere in the country, and most…

December 5, 2020

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Researchers: Starvation, weather to blame for bird die-off

Biologists from multiple agencies collected hundreds of samples of warblers, swallows and other birds and sent them to the U.S.…

December 5, 2020

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$5M bond for man accused of killing 12-year-old girl in 1984

Prosecutors said there was enough circumstantial evidence to charge Steve Pankey, 69, with the killing of 12-year-old Jonelle Matthews. Her…

December 4, 2020

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New Mexico agencies seek more funding amid virus pressures

Human Services Secretary Dr. David Scrase answers questions about the COVID-19 outbreak during a briefing in August at the state…

December 4, 2020

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Army Corps withdraws plan to charge for reservoir water

Attorneys general from a dozen Western and Plains states sent a letter last year to the Trump administration asking that…

December 4, 2020

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New Mexico sets priorities for who gets first vaccine doses

Medical facilities, long-term care centers come first

December 3, 2020

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Medical officials serving Navajo make urgent plea: Stay home

“If we don’t stop COVID, we will run out of beds, we will run out of nurses, we will run…

December 3, 2020

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New Mexico governor to lead Democratic governors group

The first-term governor had previously served as a vice chair and was among those seen as possible U.S. Cabinet candidates…

December 3, 2020

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N.M. court: Threat to get warrant can make searches involuntary

The decision Thursday in a man’s appeal in a drug case says that the trial judge should not have allowed…

December 3, 2020

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New Mexico lawmakers consider child welfare budgets

From emergency internet access and welfare checks to a strained child care system, children and parents have more needs because…

December 3, 2020

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Largest wildfire in Colorado history fully contained

Cameron Peak Fire officials made the announcement Wednesday in a statement, The Coloradoan reported. The fire burned about 310 square…

December 3, 2020

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Affordable senior housing planned for New Mexico trust land

State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard has signed a lease for the state trust land that will allow a subsidiary…

December 2, 2020

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Officials say snow-loving bird resilient to climate change

The southern white-tailed ptarmigan is the smallest grouse in the North America. It’s found only in alpine regions of Colorado…

December 2, 2020

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New Mexico surpasses 100K infections, reports 40 deaths

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks during a COVID-19 briefing at the state Capitol in Santa Fe in August.Gabriela…

December 2, 2020

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Lake County coroner forced out of funeral home business

Lake County coroner Shannon Kent agreed to the stipulation on Tuesday after a FOX31 Problem Solvers investigation Nov. 5 that…

December 2, 2020

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U.S. wonâ€™t seek death penalty in Planned Parenthood case

U.S. Attorney Jason Dunn submitted a one-sentence notice of the decision concerning Robert Dear that did not include any explanation…

December 2, 2020

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Two longtime Democratic New Mexico senators vacate seats early

Democratic state Sen. John Arthur Smith, who had served eight terms and was chairman of the influential Senate Finance Committee,…

December 2, 2020

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Two engines, 12 cars on freight train derail in New Mexico

The train’s engineer was taken to a hospital to be treated for minor injuries and cause of the derailment was…

December 2, 2020

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New Mexico jail seeks to return stolen money to inmates

The Metropolitan Detention Center said Tuesday it is trying locate 99 former inmates so the misappropriated money can be refunded.…

December 2, 2020

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Denver air traffic controller’s virus causes flight delays

About 250 flights in and out of Denver International Airport were delayed and more than 40 canceled on Tuesday, according…

December 1, 2020

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Navajo Nation reports 104 new COVID-19 cases, 3 more deaths

Tribal health officials also said Tuesday night that the Navajo Department of Health has identified 75 communities with uncontrolled spread…

December 1, 2020