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New Mexico Democrats gain steam for progressive priorities

Democratic Congresswomen Deb Haaland does a PSA for her twitter account Tuesday in downtown Albuquerque.Jim Thompson/The Albuquerque Journal via AP…

November 6, 2020

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First Black N.M. senator is progressive Air Force veteran

In his first attempt at elected office, Democrat and retired Capt. Harold Pope Jr. unseated Republican Sen. Sander Rue, who…

November 6, 2020

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Colorado turnout ranks in top 5 nationwide

major parties and unaffiliated voters cast ballots at record-high rates

November 6, 2020

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Navajo Nation warns of ‘uncontrolled’ COVID-19 spread

The department announced Wednesday that 29 communities were affected by the spread throughout the reservation, including in the Arizona communities…

November 5, 2020

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COVID-19 testing to expand across southern New Mexico

The state Health Department said the effort is aimed at driving down positivity rates in counties that are currently on…

November 5, 2020

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Police arrest 8 during small protest in Denver

The arrested, all men and women in their 20s, were mostly accused of disobeying lawful orders but one was accused…

November 5, 2020

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Two people charged in destruction of Santa Fe Plaza obelisk

The Santa Fe Police Department announced Wednesday that Lily Sage Schweitzer, 33, and Ryan Witt, 29, each face multiple charges…

November 5, 2020

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COVID-19 hospitalizations expected to surpass April peak

Dr. Jon Samet, dean of the Colorado School of Public Health, said during a news conference that if transmission continues…

November 4, 2020

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Child abducted in Colorado rescued unharmed in Nebraska

The Nebraska State Patrol said in a news release that it received a report at about 6:15 p.m. that a…

November 4, 2020

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Police fatally shoot road-rage suspect outside Fort Carson

Police responded to a report Wednesday around 4:45 a.m. about a verbal altercation in a parking lot near State Highway…

November 4, 2020

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New Mexico makes history with all-female U.S. House team

In the other two races, Democrat Teresa Leger Fernandez won a seat in the 3rd Congressional District to succeed U.S.…

November 4, 2020

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Albuquerque police: Woman found dead, man gravely wounded

The woman was found dead outside an apartment and the wounded man was found inside the unit with an apparent…

November 4, 2020

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Navajo Nation reports 72 new COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths

The latest figures released Tuesday night bring the total number of known cases to 11,947 with 586 known deaths. Tribal…

November 3, 2020

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Sentence delayed for man in killing of Navajo police officer

The delay was announced after Kirby Cleveland’s attorneys asked for more time to see if a coronavirus vaccine will be…

November 3, 2020

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New Mexico sets record for daily COVID-19 cases amid surge

State health officials reported an additional 1,141 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 49,240 since the coronavirus pandemic began.…

November 3, 2020

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TV security guard charged in protest shooting leaves jail

Matthew Dolloff left jail after a bail bonds agent posted a surety bond to release him, sheriff’s department spokesperson Daria…

November 3, 2020

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New Mexico marks high for COVID-19 hospitalizations

State health officials said there were more than 380 people hospitalized around the state. Overall, nearly three-quarters of general beds…

November 2, 2020

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Colorado prosecutor pleads guilty to drug charge, misconduct

Brittny Lewton, who serves Colorado’s 13th Judicial District, struck a deal with prosecutors in the attorney general’s office and pleaded…

November 2, 2020

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Navajo Nation lawmakers approve casino reopening plan

The tribe’s casinos in Arizona and New Mexico have been closed since March. The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise got the…

November 2, 2020

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Colorado wildfires burn large areas, hundreds of buildings

The Cameron Peak Fire, the largest wildfire in Colorado’s recorded history, has been largely contained after 79 days in which…

November 2, 2020

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Tribe proposing to reopen 4 casinos in Arizona, New Mexico

The proposed reopening plan would allow casinos and other gaming facilities to operate at 50% capacity. If the legislation is…

November 2, 2020

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Colorado governor unveils state budget plan amid pandemic

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis holds up a face mask Oct. 20 featuring the state’s new advertising campaign to encourage residents…

November 2, 2020

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Colorado school district to provide weekly COVID-19 tests

Aspen School District Superintendent David Baugh said the district will be able to provide about 2,000 COVID-19 oral swab tests…

November 2, 2020

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New Mexico reports 747 new COVID-19 cases and 8 more deaths

State Department of Health officials said the total number of cases since the pandemic began now is 47,232 with 1,026…

November 2, 2020