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Xcel to move forward with $900M wind farm in New Mexico

The utility announced its plans to go forward with the Sagamore Wind Project on Wednesday, saying it will make up…

August 28, 2019

Colorado man adds humor to roadside signs

Vince Rozmiarek in front of the Indian Hills community center sign.Courtesy of Jennifer Bentley Here’s his favorite – “Cows have…

August 28, 2019

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Cibola National Forest fire continues to grow in New Mexico

New Mexico and federal fire officials said late Tuesday the blaze has swelled to 8 square miles and is about…

August 28, 2019

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Record oil production lifts New Mexico state income

Most of the windfall is linked to steadily growing oil and natural gas production focused in the Permian Basin that…

August 28, 2019

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Phoenix voters rejecting anti-rail initiative by wide margin

A light rail train is seen Monday in downtown Tempe, Ariz. Phoenix voters are weighing the future of mass rail…

August 28, 2019

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Forest Service appoints new district boss in Sierra Nevada

Humboldt-Toiyabe Forest Supervisor Bill Dunkelberger praised Matthew Zumstein’s diverse experience in announcing his appointment Tuesday to replace retiring district ranger…

August 28, 2019

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Boulder reverses course on security for BI Incorporated

Earlier this month, the city stopped providing the service to ankle monitor maker BI Incorporated, which has been the target…

August 28, 2019

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Oil and gas defenders, critics test Colorado’s new law

Officials in energy-friendly Weld County say the new law gives the county complete control over the location of new wells…

August 28, 2019

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New Mexico gets $270K grant to protect 2 historic sites

Four members of the state’s U.S. Senate and House delegation announced Tuesday that the village of Santa Clara will use…

August 28, 2019

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Utah investigates 21 cases of lung disease linked to vaping

The state Department of Health announced the new number Monday, a jump from the five cases in teenagers and young…

August 27, 2019

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Radioactive equipment reported stolen from Colorado campus

The Denver Post reports the portable moisture-density gauge was reported stolen Monday morning from a work location on the Colorado…

August 27, 2019

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Denver approves short term deal to keep halfway houses open

City councilors unanimously backed spending $8.7 million on a six-month contract with GEO Group and a yearlong contract with CoreCivic…

August 27, 2019

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School: Guard who wounded student was supposed to be unarmed

Emails obtained by The Colorado Sun show the suburban Denver charter school had requested an unarmed guard from BOSS High…

August 27, 2019

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Veterans Affairs appoints new director of Colorado system

The Daily Sentinel reports the Department of Veterans Affairs announced Monday that Michael Kilmer will be the new director of…

August 27, 2019

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GOP oil executive to seek southern New Mexico US House seat

Claire Chase said in an interview with The Associated Press she is officially jumping into the race after months of…

August 27, 2019

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Beer can enthusiasts head to New Mexico for ‘CANvention’

The Albuquerque Journal reports the Brewery Collectibles Club of America is scheduled Thursday to start celebrating different types of beer…

August 27, 2019

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Tests confirm euthanized mountain lion had attacked boy

KCNC-TV reported Monday that authorities euthanized two male juvenile lions found roaming in the area after the child was bitten…

August 26, 2019

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3 men accused of assaulting ranger at Boyd Lake State Park

The Coloradoan reports the ranger was treated at a hospital and released after the incident Friday. The ranger’s name wasn’t…

August 26, 2019

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New Mexico’s new energy law prompts legal challenge

The groups contend language within the law signed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham earlier this year erodes the state’s ability…

August 26, 2019

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State, nonprofits brainstorm overcoming 2020 census hurdles

At a conference Monday at Isleta Pueblo, state officials said they want to overcome persistent roadblocks that have made the…

August 26, 2019

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Colorado group develops online map for safe firearms storage

Colorado Public Radio reports the Colorado Gun Storage Map is the first online resource detailing storage options for community members…

August 26, 2019

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Scientist claims officials tried to censor climate report

The Daily Camera reported last week that Maria Caffrey is calling for an investigation, disciplinarian action and financial compensation. Caffrey…

August 26, 2019

$Colorado judge reopens fracking ban case without objections$

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Colorado judge reopens fracking ban case without objections

The Longmont Times-Call reported Friday that the ruling reopens a case examining the legality of Longmont’s voter-approved fracking ban without…

August 26, 2019

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Colorado woman gets life in prison for role in murder

The Jefferson County district attorney’s office says 21-year-old Alicia Elena Valdez was sentenced Friday in District Court for the April…

August 26, 2019