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Official: Colorado to declare racism a public health crisis

The pending declaration addresses diversity inside the department as well as the coronavirus’ disproportionate impact on people of color, The…

July 31, 2020

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Police: Ex-New Mexico deputy hoarded lost evidence in home

Former Doña Ana County sheriff’s deputy Vincent Lopez was taken into custody following an investigation that began in May when…

July 31, 2020

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Navajo Nation reports 51 more COVID-19 cases, 1 more death

The total number of people infected on the reservation now stands at 9,019 with 454 known deaths as of Thursday…

July 31, 2020

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Judge upholds Colorado air quality rules for oil, gas sites

District Judge Michael Martinez granted a motion by the state to dismiss the case, agreeing with state attorneys that the…

July 31, 2020

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New Mexico extends stay-at-home order as coronavirus surges

Lujan Grisham said more progress is needed before the state can reopen the economy further, and she urged residents to…

July 30, 2020

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GOP U.S. Senate hopeful Ronchetti rebuffs election delay idea

Mark Ronchetti’s campaign manager Jeff Glassburner said Thursday the Albuquerque Republican does not support moving the election from November 3rd.…

July 30, 2020

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Navajo Nation reports 41 more COVID-19 cases, 7 more deaths

The total number of people infected on the reservation now stands at 8,968 with 453 known deaths as of Wednesday…

July 30, 2020

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Colorado activists want more federal money to feed families

Sens. Brittany Pettersen, a Democrat, and Larry Crowder, a Republican, joined advocates Wednesday in calling for a 15% increase in…

July 30, 2020

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Firefighters extinguish fire atop silo at Coors Brewery

The cause of Thursday’s fire was under investigation. No injuries were reported. Alan Fletcher, chief of the Fairmount Fire Protection…

July 30, 2020

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Police: New Mexico man attacked officer over fear of snakes

The Las Cruces Sun-News reports Nathaniel Ryan Ramirez was arrested Saturday after a disturbance at a Las Cruces gas station.…

July 30, 2020

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Manslaughter charge against ex-sheriff’s deputy dismissed

Tai Chan had previously been tried twice on a first-degree murder charge in the death of Santa Fe County Sheriff’s…

July 30, 2020

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Tucson police investigating fatal shooting by security guard

They said officers were called out to an apartment complex last Saturday night. According to police, 49-year-old David Reed was…

July 30, 2020

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Leader, civil rights group part after ethnic studies flap

In 2012, Ralph Arellanes speaks at a rally in Albuquerque. Arellanes was informed this week he won’t be returning as…

July 30, 2020

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Confirmed COVID-19 cases in New Mexico jump 352, now 20,136

The state Department of Health said Wednesday that six more people died from the virus and New Mexico’s death total…

July 29, 2020

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Wyoming wildlife officials to test dead rabbits for disease

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has tested carcasses statewide for Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus2 to monitor the spread of…

July 29, 2020

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N.M. regulators tap solar to replace coal-fired San Juan Generating Station

The five-member Public Regulation Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved a plan that relies almost entirely on renewable energy sources to…

July 29, 2020

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Police launch morning sweep of homeless camp near Capitol in Denver

About 200 people were living in the park, on the west side of the state Capitol, and they had no…

July 29, 2020

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Audit criticizes Colorado board on treating sex offenders

The audit said members of the Sex Offender Management Board voted on policy revisions that benefited their firms, did not…

July 29, 2020

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New Mexico high school sports try to plan amid uncertainty

The Albuquerque Journal reports school districts are waiting for each other to finish crafting basketball, soccer and volleyball schedules. Meets,…

July 29, 2020

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Police: Intruding neighbor doused by boiling water

The Las Cruces Sun-News reports Joseph “JoJo” Garcia was arrested Sunday in Las Cruces after an argument over a bathroom…

July 29, 2020

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U.S. attorney urges Albuquerque to embrace surge in federal agents

A letter to the mayor Tuesday reiterated that the new agents will conduct “classic crime fighting” activities by augmenting existing…

July 28, 2020

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Navajo Nation reports 15 new COVID-19 cases, 5 more deaths

The total number of people infected on the reservation now stands at 8,927 with 446 known deaths. Tribal health officials…

July 28, 2020

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Colorado governor sets demands for next U.S. virus aid package

Colorado Governor Jared Polis makes a point during a news conference on the state’s efforts against the new coronavirus Tuesday,…

July 28, 2020

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New Mexico graduate fighting to keep Native American caricature logo

Samantha “Sami” Morales has started a petition aimed at keeping the “Chief Wahoo” logo from the main sign at Cobre…

July 28, 2020