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Former Africana Studies director sues University of New Mexico

Attorney for Charles Becknell Jr. filed the whistleblower lawsuit in state district court last month alleging the school retaliated against…

September 11, 2020

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NRA backs Republican in New Mexico race for U.S. Senate

Ronchetti announced the National Rifle Association’s endorsement on Thursday in a tweet. The former television meteorologist is running against Democratic…

September 11, 2020

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Hells Angels biker gets $25,000 settlement after police stop

Hells Angels member Anthony Mills filed a lawsuit in April after an incident two years earlier in which Officer David…

September 11, 2020

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Navajo Nation considers coronavirus curfew sentencing change

Police have been charging curfew violators with public nuisance, which gives judges the choice of sentencing to 30 days in…

September 11, 2020

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University of Colorado Boulder faces enrollment decline

Chancellor Phil DiStefano told the university system’s Board of Regents on Thursday that overall enrollment is expected to decline by…

September 11, 2020

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Porta-potty seen rolling on Route 66

A virtual video showed the porta-potty rolling down a busy intersection of the Mother Road as curious motorists looked on.…

September 11, 2020

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Colorado deals with widespread fraud in unemployment claims

Department officials said revisions to initial claims under the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program for the weeks of July 18 to…

September 10, 2020

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Snow, wind damage RV campground in Chama, force evacuation

Snow caused tree limbs to fall down, knocking down power lines and damaging camper trailers, prompting the campground’s operators to…

September 10, 2020

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Colorado anesthesiologists urge halt of drug used in arrests

A drug called ketamine that’s injected as a sedative during arrests has drawn new scrutiny since a young Black man…

September 10, 2020

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No COVID-19 deaths on Navajo Nation for second time in three days

The latest numbers increase the total number of people infected to 9,915 with the known death toll remaining at 527.…

September 10, 2020

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Albuquerque police chief stepping down this fall

Geier has served as police chief since December 2017 and Keller’s statement said Geier brought in a new leadership team,…

September 10, 2020

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Free lunches continue for New Mexico students

Kindergarteners who are learning remotely during the coronavirus pandemic pick up meals at a bus stop near their home on…

September 9, 2020

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$40K reward offered for information about fatal Denver fire

Lt. Matt Clark with the Denver Police Department’s Major Crimes Division said during a news conference that investigators have fielded…

September 9, 2020

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Drought prompts water shortage advisory in Farmington

The City Council passed a resolution Tuesday enacting a water shortage advisory that calls for residents to cut their use…

September 9, 2020

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Dolores presents land-use code changes

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September 9, 2020

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Snow stalls Colorado wildfire, but growth expected again

The fire near Red Feather Lakes has burned 160.3 square miles, making it one of the largest in Colorado’s history.…

September 9, 2020

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Navajo Nation reports no new coronavirus cases, but 4 deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. â€“ Navajo Nation health officials on Tuesday reported no new confirmed cases of coronavirus but four additional…

September 8, 2020

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U.S. reaches milestone in destroying mustard agent in Colorado

Walton Levi, site project manager of the U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot, made the announcement in a depot publication Tuesday.…

September 8, 2020

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State doctors say Colorado stepmom competent for trial

Their conclusion was revealed during a court hearing for Letecia Stauch, who was ordered by Judge Gregory Warner in June…

September 8, 2020

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Art dealer whose treasure sent hunters scouring US West dies

Police confirmed Fenn died Monday of natural causes at his home in Santa Fe. Police spokesman Greg Gurule said Tuesday…

September 8, 2020

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From heat to snow: Rocky Mountains see 60-degree plunge

The roller coaster weather ripped up trees by their roots, piled up snow that shut down parts of the scenic…

September 8, 2020

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Two Colorado schools retire their Native American mascots

The Thompson School District Board of Education voted unanimously last week to retire the Loveland High School Indian mascot and…

September 8, 2020

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No suspects identified after two found dead in Albuquerque car fire

Albuquerque police said Monday that they have linked the two deaths to a home invasion. Officers were investigating a home…

September 8, 2020

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New Mexico Republicans to announce moderate agenda

Republican House Minority Leader James Townsend speaks in March in front of GOP candidates for the state House and Senate…

September 8, 2020