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Colorado shooting victim now focused on helping others

On May 14, 2019, shooting victim Josh Jones arrives on crutches with his parents David, in back, and Lorie, left,…

May 9, 2020

Forest official cites rising risk of human-caused wildfires

Carson National Forest Supervisor James Duran said there’s a high fire danger in the 2,340-square-mile forest headquartered in Taos as…

May 9, 2020

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Coronavirus cases in New Mexico surpass 4,670; 181 dead

The state Health Department announced the latest numbers, saying there were also nine additional deaths attributed to COVID-19. That includes…

May 9, 2020

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College on Navajo Nation has record number of bachelor’s degrees

Diné College holds one graduation ceremony each year in the spring. It was scheduled for Friday, but the coronavirus changed…

May 9, 2020

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Colorado teen dies after winds overturn canoe on lake

Windsor Severance Fire Rescue responded Thursday to find the teenager’s brother, 8, on shore wearing his life jacket. The other…

May 8, 2020

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New Mexico town near vast reservation shuts everyone out

New Mexico State Police and National Guard soldiers are stationed at a roadblock off Interstate 40 on the eastern edge…

May 8, 2020

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Colorado park to consider vehicle reservations amid pandemic

Park supervisor Scott Fitzwilliams made the announcement Thursday, citing plans to find alternative scenarios for people to enjoy the Maroon…

May 8, 2020

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No charges in two different Colorado officer shootings

In Adams County, District Attorney Dave Young said it would be difficult to prove that sheriff’s deputy Kyle Bacon violated…

May 8, 2020

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Colorado pays out record $315M in unemployment in April

The money paid in April was over three times higher than the $102.8 million paid in May 2009. Over the…

May 8, 2020

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Western Colorado experiences dry April

Grand Junction received 0.20 inches of precipitation last month compared to the 0.91 inches it normally receives, The Daily Sentinel…

May 8, 2020

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Colorado outbreak unemployment filings reach nearly 420K

Last week, 41,313 people – about a third of them gig and self-employed workers – filed applications for unemployment benefits,…

May 7, 2020

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Man in New Mexico killing heading to trial

Anthony Breeding is scheduled to face a jury trial beginning October 26 in connection with the death of Jose Angel…

May 7, 2020

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Tea Party Super PAC calls GOP US House hopeful a ‘liberal’

GOP U.S. House candidate Claire Chase speaks to voters in Los Lunas, N.M., in February.Russell Contreras/Associated Press file The ad…

May 7, 2020

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Feds: Colorado suspect planned to use pipe bombs against police

Bradley Bunn, a 53-year-old Army veteran, was arrested Friday after FBI agents searched his home in Loveland. Agents intercepted him…

May 6, 2020

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Officers fatally shoot suspect armed with gun near Denver

Commerce City police officers were helping the Denver Police Department and the Department of Corrections track down a suspect when…

May 6, 2020

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New Mexico officials report more coronavirus cases, deaths

Seven additional deaths were also reported by the state Health Department. That includes four patients in McKinley County, a rural…

May 6, 2020

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Flyover to pass over Colorado hospitals, prison

The Colorado Air National Guard will launch F-16 Fighting Falcons from Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora at 4:30 p.m.…

May 6, 2020

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Memo outlines budget hole for New Mexico state government

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham gives an update about the COVID-19 outbreak April 15 in the state during a…

May 6, 2020

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Sierra County sheriff deputizes 20 churchgoers amid pandemic

Sierra County Sheriff Glenn Hamilton said it’s about recruiting help and preparing for the worst but he also noted that…

May 6, 2020

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Colorado highway to remain closed amid coronavirus pandemic

The highway usually opens the Thursday before Memorial Day weekend, which would have been May 21 this year. But multiple…

May 6, 2020

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City employee charged in leaking of Colorado court document

Sherie Farstveet, a paralegal and executive administrator in the Brighton city attorney’s office, was issued a citation for the misdemeanor…

May 6, 2020

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Couple camping in tent encounter bear near Colorado Springs

Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials said the incident happened Monday at the Golden Eagle Campground, about 5 miles southwest of…

May 6, 2020

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Navajo Nation reports 6 additional deaths because of COVID-19

Tribal officials also reported 85 additional positive COVID-19 cases, raising the total on the reservation to at least 2,599 as…

May 6, 2020

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New Mexico mandates face masks at retail stores, restaurants

The requirement extends to other essential businesses starting on Monday. Lujan Grisham made the announcement in a video news conference…

May 5, 2020