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Head-on crash causes fatality south of Cortez, says state patrol

Crash happened Sunday on U.S. 491

DATE: Nov 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico considers hourly $15 minimum for state workers

SANTA FE – Momentum appears to be building behind proposals to lift minimum pay in New Mexico state government to $15 an hour for at least 1,200 public workers who make less than that, amid ...

DATE: Nov 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Albuquerque marks 101st homicide in 2021, a record

ALBUQUERQUE – The city of Albuquerque has now surpassed 100 homicides since the start of the year. A man officers found dead with a gunshot wound to the head Sunday night near Mountain Road...

DATE: Nov 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Cortez man gets maximum sentence for domestic violence

Defendant convicted by jury; faces additional charges in second alleged attack against same victim

DATE: Nov 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Community Calendar

CORTEZ Friday, Nov. 12 “Kokoon on a Hill” book launch by Elise M. Schuster, 6 p.m., First National Bank, 2258 E. Main St. Pizza will be provided. Wednesday, Nov. 17 Historic Properties...

DATE: Nov 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Living

Cortez Historical Preservation Board to identify historic properties

The Cortez Historic Preservation board has received a grant from the Colorado State Historical Fund to identify historic homes and businesses throughout the city. A public meeting will take...

DATE: Nov 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos Middle School congratulates Honor Roll

Mancos Middle School congratulates the students who achieved first quarter high honor roll by maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Eight grade: Amelie Cover, Remy Dillon, Evan Goff, Tylee Greenlee, Noah ...

DATE: Nov 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez judge chooses halfway house, rehab over prison for repeat offender

15 years in and out of prison not working, public defender argues

DATE: Nov 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Las Cruces airport considers aerospace growth

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) – With increasing activity in commercial space flight and new startups entering the industry, Las Cruces is eyeing opportunities to draw more aerospace investment to th...

DATE: Nov 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico