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Lawsuit: Officer fired over McClain photo denied hearing

Jason Rosenblatt filed a lawsuit against Aurora Interim Police Chief Vanessa Wilson and Aurora City Manager Jim Twombly on July…

July 22, 2020

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Western Colorado county reports first COVID-19 death

Mesa County Department of Public Health Executive Director Jeff Kuhr said the person who died was identified as a woman…

July 22, 2020

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Navajo Nation will extend closure of government offices

Divisions, departments and offices under the executive branch were to reopen July 27 under the order Nez signed llate ast…

July 22, 2020

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Hispanic activist wants Chicano Studies classes censored

Ralph Arellanes, executive director of New Mexico LULAC, called the University of New Mexico on Monday to end its support…

July 22, 2020

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Testing supplies run short for Albuquerque health providers

An unanticipated disruption in testing supplies has forced University of New Mexico Hospital, Presbyterian and Lovelace health system locations to…

July 22, 2020

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Man accused of running over Sikh man charged with hate crime

Prosecutors said the hate crime charge was filed against Eric Breemen on Tuesday nearly three months after the alleged assault…

July 22, 2020

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Federal security deployment sets off backlash in New Mexico

The Department of Homeland Security has agents patrolling Portland, Oregon, to protect federal buildings, despite pleas from the mayor, governor…

July 22, 2020

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Western New Mexico University opts for online start in fall

The school announced Tuesday that classes will be offered online from Aug. 17 through Sept. 7. A hybrid model with…

July 22, 2020

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Santa Fe school counselor accused of racism back at work

The Santa Fe New Mexican reported Tuesday that Stephanie Sheldon has resumed her job with Santa Fe High School after…

July 22, 2020

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Colorado teachers petition governor on school reopening plan

Colorado Education Association president Amie Baca-Oehlert told a news conference that union members want more of a say in how…

July 21, 2020

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Navajo Nation reports 24 more COVID-19 cases, but no deaths

The total number of infected tribal members on the vast reservation now stands at 8,617 with 422 known deaths as…

July 21, 2020

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New Mexico governor thanks Trump for joining mask movement

The Democrat’s appreciation came in a Tweet: “Thanks for joining us, Mr. President.” Trump said he was getting used to…

July 21, 2020

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Judge: Colorado racing track must obey coronavirus orders

The case involving Bandimere Speedway, nestled in the Rocky Mountain foothills near Denver, and the Jefferson County Public Health department…

July 21, 2020

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Ex-Justice Department lawyer will lead Elijah McClain probe

Jonathan Smith, the executive director of the Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs, will lead the three-person…

July 21, 2020

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Albuquerque zoo selling paintings by animals to raise money

KOB-TV in Albuquerque reports the New Mexico BioPark Society is offering artwork by the zoo’s elephants holding paint brushes in…

July 21, 2020

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Officials: Repair of Colorado’s Capitol will cost $1 million

The damage occurred during protests against police violence that started May 28 in Denver after the death of George Floyd…

July 20, 2020

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Colorado workers join U.S. protest against racial injustice

Patricia Johnson Gibson leads participants in kneeling for eight minutes and 46 seconds in honor of George Floyd during a…

July 20, 2020

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Kit Carson RV Park in Flagstaff sparks petition for new name

The petition calling for a name change for Kit Carson RV Park has garnered more than 800 signatures since its…

July 20, 2020

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Trench fever, a rare condition, found among Denver homeless

Barron’s epidemiological training kicked in. “Two is always an outbreak, and then when we found a third – OK, we…

July 20, 2020

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Navajo lawmakers to take up coronavirus-related bills

Navajo voters narrow the list of candidates for local chapter officials in line with the statewide primary election in Arizona.…

July 20, 2020

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Denver mayor picks sheriff department veteran to lead agency

Mayor Michael Hancock on Monday named Elias Diggins, who has served at every level of the department over his 25…

July 20, 2020

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New Mexico charting surge in coronavirus around Albuquerque

The Albuquerque Journal reported Sunday the number of infections tallied by the New Mexico Department of Health nearly doubled from…

July 20, 2020

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Prosthetic helps Colorado student pilot fly pain-free

Almost by accident, he learned about flying on a whim while trying to earn a merit badge in boy scouts.…

July 20, 2020

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New Mexico’s Lt. Gov. wants stadium’s ‘Chief Wahoo’ dropped

Howie Morales asked the superintendent of Cobre Consolidated School District in Grant County to remove the “Chief Wahoo” logo from…

July 20, 2020