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Northern Colorado utility agrees to buy wind power
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Northern Colorado utility agrees to buy wind power

January 24, 2018

Platte River Power Authority announced Tuesday that it signed an agreement with Salt Lake City-based Enyo Renewable Energy. Platte River spokesman Steve Roalstad says the contract will run through June…

New Mexico adopts national arts standards for K-12 education
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New Mexico adopts national arts standards for K-12 education

January 24, 2018

The Santa Fe New Mexican reports state Public Education Secretary-designate Christopher Ruszkowski announced Tuesday that the state has adopted the National Core Arts Standards. Ruszkowski says the new standards, which…

Steamboat Springs hosts annual Weather Summit
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Steamboat Springs hosts annual Weather Summit

January 23, 2018

The Steamboat Pilot & Today reports the Steamboat Ski Area is the site this week for the 29th annual Weather Summit. A satellite truck is brought in for the week,…

Taking a look at what didn’t happen this week
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Taking a look at what didn’t happen this week

January 19, 2018

Not real Oprah Winfrey on Racism “Old White People Need to Die” The facts Dozens of stories that circulated after Winfrey sparked presidential speculation with a speech on gender inequality…

Colorado authorities raid 3 illegal marijuana grows
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Colorado authorities raid 3 illegal marijuana grows

January 18, 2018

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says 175 plants, 5 pounds of processed marijuana, two firearms and $5,000 in cash were taken during the Wednesday raids near Falcon. Authorities say…

Endangered Mexican gray wolf found dead in Arizona
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Endangered Mexican gray wolf found dead in Arizona

January 17, 2018

Officials with the wolf recovery effort announced Tuesday that a female wolf was found dead in December in Arizona. They declined to release more information, saying the case is still…

Body of man found in creek near base of Vail Ski Resort
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Body of man found in creek near base of Vail Ski Resort

January 16, 2018

Police say a person reported seeing the man’s body in Gore Creek from a ski lift Tuesday morning. Police and firefighters removed the body but didn’t find any identifying information.…

Cortez Adult Education Center starts classes soon
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Cortez Adult Education Center starts classes soon

January 16, 2018

The Cortez Adult Education Center will start the next session of English as a Second Language and GED/high school equivalency classes on Jan. 22. Pre-registration is required for classes. Visit…

Budget rebound gives governor, lawmakers more options
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Budget rebound gives governor, lawmakers more options

January 16, 2018

The New Mexico Senate chambers await the arrival of lawmakers in Santa Fe. Criminal justice initiatives and state spending increases for public education, law enforcement, Medicaid and economic development are…