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I-70 shut near Summit County tunnel over suspicious device

Colorado State Patrol Trooper Josh Lewis said a 911 caller reported an SUV traveling west contained an “explosive device” and…

May 8, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Jill Biden thanks military spouses in Colorado for service

Military spouse Christine Laramee, far left, talks with first lady Jill Biden, center, during Biden's visit with military spouses during…

May 8, 2021 • Patty Nieberg — Associated Press/Report For America

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Man gets life for deaths of pair from Colorado, Kansas

The panel on Friday found Nashid Rayon Rivers guilty of first-degree murder in the killings of Serena Garcia and Marcus…

May 8, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Residents sue to stop legal homeless site from opening

The complaint filed Thursday in Denver District Court argues the site poses a danger to children, does not meet city…

May 8, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Man accused of killing Thai wife prosecuted for abuse in U.S.

Thai Provincial Police Region 5, police arrest and interrogate American citizen Jason Matthew Balzer, center, Thursday in Chiang Mai province…

May 8, 2021 • By CHALIDA EKVITTHAYAVECHNUKUL and GRANT PECK — Associated Press

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Navajo Nation reports no COVID-19 deaths for fourth time in five days

Tribal health officials said the total number of cases since the pandemic began more than a year ago now is…

May 8, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Man gets 60 years for 1988 slaying of Colorado Springs woman

James Papol, who was 15 when he attacked 24-year-old Mary Lynn Vialpando in an alley, was sentenced Wednesday after previously…

May 8, 2021 • The Associated Press

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High court upholds no-bail release in serial burglary case

The ruling rebuffs public prosecutors who say risks to the community in the case linking as many as 80 nighttime…

May 8, 2021 • By Morgan Lee — Associated Press

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Colorado lawmakers consider new office on gun violence

DENVER – A Democrat-backed bill to create a state Office of Gun Violence Prevention got its first hearing before a…

May 8, 2021 • AP

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Ski patrollers at Breckenridge vote 43-42 to unionize

Increasing cost of living coupled with stagnant wages has buoyed efforts for unionization

May 7, 2021 • Jason Blevins — The Colorado Sun

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Federal appeals panel to consider future of TABOR lawsuit

The Colorado Capitol building in Denver.Associated Press file DENVER — The Denver-based 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will consider…

May 7, 2021 • AP

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Colorado GOP lawmaker who used racist term is reprimanded

Republican state Rep. Richard Holtorf has been reprimanded after calling a colleague "Buckwheat" during a floor debate, which provoked angry…

May 7, 2021 • AP

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The Blotter

Blotter lightscca La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday 11:17 a.m. Vandalism was reported in the area of Shenandoah. 2:36 p.m.…

May 6, 2021 • Herald Staff

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Colorado law enforcement may be required to undergo more training after arrest of woman with dementia goes viral

would boost training for police, sheriff’s deputies on interacting with people with disabilities

May 6, 2021 • Jesse Paul — The Colorado Sun

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Colorado Democrats introduce their transportation-fee bill

Proposal imposes new fees on gas and diesel, and adds costs to deliveries, rideshare trips and electric vehicle registrations

May 6, 2021 • Jesse Paul — The Colorado Sun

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Colorado man suspected in wife’s death appears in court

Barry Morphew was arrested in connection with the disappearance of his wife, Suzanne Morphew, as the result of an ongoing…

May 6, 2021 • By Colleen Slevin — Associated Press

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Office of early childhood education could help streamline services

would house Colorado’s new universal preschool program

May 6, 2021 • By Erica Breunlin and Jesse Paul — The Colorado Sun

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Another potential delay to Colorado’s redistricting process? Counting prisoners.

law prevents counties with prison-inflated populations from gaining political representation

May 6, 2021 • Thy Vo — The Colorado Sun

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Vigils, rallies mark day of awareness for Indigenous victims

Jeannie Hovland, the deputy assistant secretary for Native American Affairs for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, poses…

May 6, 2021 • AP

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Husband of missing Colorado woman arrested on murder charge

DENVER – The husband of a southern Colorado woman who has been missing for nearly a year has been arrested…

May 5, 2021

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Navajo Nation reports 12 new COVID-19 cases and 1 more death

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation on Tuesday reported 12 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and one additional death.…

May 5, 2021 • AP

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Bobby Unser, 87, Indy 500 champ in great racing family, dies

In this May 24, 1981, filephoto, Bobby Unser holds three fingers aloft after winning his third Indianapolis 500 auto race.…

May 5, 2021 • AP

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Governor: Vaccine progress means New Mexico can open soon

pace of vaccinations has been as an overwhelming driver

April 30, 2021 • AP