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New Mexico finance secretary resigns as budget crisis looms

Finance and Administration Secretary Olivia Padilla-Jackson told agency staff members Tuesday that she will leave her position at the end…

April 28, 2020

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New Mexico diocese sues over limits on virus relief funds

The Archdiocese of Santa Fe claims the low-interest loan applications that entities must complete state those businesses involved in bankruptcy…

April 28, 2020

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Denver police ask for help in fatal Interstate 70 shooting

Kim Phok, 60, was found wounded in her SUV on the shoulder of westbound I-70 on April 20 and died…

April 28, 2020

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Appeal: New Mexico ignored rules in approval of nuke site work

The Southwest Research and Information Center alleged in court documents that state environmental officials ignored existing regulations, past agency practices…

April 28, 2020

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Denver Zoo celebrates birth of two African lion cubs

Zoo officials say the cubs were born Thursday to 4-year-old mother Kamara and 4-year-old father Tobias. The healthy newborns are…

April 28, 2020

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Colorado man wins $1M Lottery jackpot twice on same day

Colorado Lottery officials identified “Joe B.” as the winner of two $1 million Powerball jackpots on March 25. He claimed…

April 28, 2020

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Sheriff’s office: Shooting leaves suspect critically wounded

The incident occurred Monday night when deputies responded to a report of domestic violence at a home in Chaparral, a…

April 28, 2020

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Coronavirus restrictions eased in some parts of Colorado

The “safer-at-home” order issued Sunday by Polis allows the surgeries, real estate showings and curbside pickup from retail stores. Those…

April 28, 2020

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Aspen joins several Colorado communities requiring masks

On Monday, Aspen City Council approved a public health order that requires face coverings inside businesses open to the public…

April 28, 2020

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Plaintiffs say education-funding lawsuit in N.M. is still necessary

Attorneys for the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund said Monday that state lawmakers have failed to address a…

April 28, 2020

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City workers in New Mexico capital brace for furloughs

The belt-tightening includes furloughs for all city of Santa Fe workers except front-line public safety employees. The furloughs are projected…

April 27, 2020

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Polis: If Coloradans don’t take measures seriously, stay-at-home order may return

Several businesses, with social distancing precautions, to reopen over the next week

April 27, 2020

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COVID diaries Colorado: A day in the coronavirus pandemic

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock wears a face mask as he listens to speakers at a morning briefing related to the…

April 27, 2020

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Peach freeze prompts Colorado governor to declare emergency

Democratic Gov. Jared Polis said he sought the aid as a result of an April 14 freeze in Colorado’s Western…

April 27, 2020

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Habitat safeguard for snakes in Arizona, New Mexico proposed

The Center for Biological Diversity said Monday the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s proposition is somewhat of a relief. However,…

April 27, 2020

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New Mexico mayor urges businesses to reopen as cases rise

Grants Mayor Martin “Modey” Hicks vowed last week to allow all small businesses to reopen. The move came as some…

April 27, 2020

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Navajo Nation records 1,637 coronavirus cases, 59 deaths, as of Saturday

The Navajo Department of Health said there are 1,637 known coronavirus infections across the reservation as of Saturday evening and…

April 27, 2020

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Polis issues order providing details on new ‘safer-at-home’ phase

Directive revealed about six hours before statewide ‘stay-at-home’ order expired

April 27, 2020

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Suburban Denver Walmart shuttered after 3 coronavirus deaths

The Tri-County Health Department announced late Thursday that a 69-year-old man who worked for a private security company at the…

April 25, 2020

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Native American leader discourages nearby city reopening

Pueblo Gov. Brian Vallo urged the governor of New Mexico to take any measures necessary to prevent nonessential businesses in…

April 25, 2020

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Gallup alcohol detox center reopens with COVID-19 focus

NCI Detox reopened last weekend after being closed the previous week because of some employees going into quarantine because of…

April 25, 2020

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Montezuma County school districts discuss graduation plans

Dolores holding drive-in graduation; Mancos and Cortez still in discussions

April 25, 2020

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Dolores Fire Protection District seeks mill levy increase

Revenues would go toward replacing outdated equipment

April 25, 2020

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Colorado unveils plan to get more electric vehicles on roads

The Colorado Energy Office introduced its updated 2020 Electric Vehicle Plan on Thursday, which for the first time outlines the…

April 25, 2020