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Colorado abuse hotline emails went unchecked for 4 years

Minna Castillo-Cohen, director of the Colorado Department of Human Services’ Office of Children and Families, said agency officials wish they…

July 12, 2019

White man indicted in killing of black teen over rap music

Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery said Thursday that Michael Adams faces charges in the July 4 killing of 17-year-old Elijah…

Colorado center apologizes for not addressing misconduct

The Denver Post reports that the Shambhala Mountain Center released a statement Wednesday in response to a Post article Sunday…

FCC approves priority window for tribes to expand broadband

The commission voted 3-2 Wednesday in favor of the filing window for federally recognized tribes. The 2.5 Ghz-band of spectrum…

Forest official upholds cancellation of grazing permit

Southwest Regional Forester Calvin Joyner outlined his decision in a letter last week. Craig Thiessen had appealed after the permit…

Report finds pilot at fault in crash killing Colorado family

The Colorado Sun reported Wednesday that 47-year-old Jeff Makepeace was flying a single-engine plane with his family from Fort Collins…

Colorado, Wyoming crews will help fight Canadian wildfires

One hundred firefighters from five crews – three from Colorado and two from Wyoming – left Denver on a Canadian…

Wyoming wolf confirmed to be roaming in northern Colorado

Colorado Parks and Wildlife said Wednesday the animal reported near Walden in Jackson County was a male from the Snake…

Driver escapes injury when saguaro cactus pierces windshield

Pima County sheriff’s Deputy Daniel Jelineo said the black sports car struck the cactus while crossing a median before ending…

Killing of black teen over rap music complaint sparks outrage

A makeshift memorial for Elijah Al-Amin is set up at a local Circle K store for the death of the…

Colorado man charged after fatal Nebraska fight

Keith County Court records say 42-year-old Timothy Walker of Brighton is charged with felony manslaughter. His attorney didn’t immediately return…

NTSB: Pilot flew too low, causing New Mexico fatal crash

The National Transportation Safety Board said the pilot apparently caused the fatal wreck by flying too low over mountainous terrain…

Corrections officer accused of smuggling drugs in burrito

KUSA-TV in Denver reports a corrections investigator acting on a tip from a prisoner approached Trevor Martineau when he arrived…

Discussion underway about future of Pikes Peak motorcycle race

In an email obtained by The Gazette, race executive director Megan Leatham told city and U.S. Forest Service officials the…

New Mexico governor delivers progress report for first 6 months

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham provides a progress report on her first six months in office during a news…

Officials: Two possible wolf sightings in northern Colorado

The Coloradoan reports Tuesday that someone sent the agency a photo that may show a radio-collared wolf near Walden in…

Rare trout species saved from Colorado wildfire are released

The Denver Post reported Monday that Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials released an estimated 4,500 fingerlings that were transported to…

New Mexico governor: Senator should ‘do the right thing’

Espanola Police Department via AP <br><br>This June 28 image from police body camera video provided by the Espanola Police Department…

Colorado police seek men for transporting fighting roosters

Summit Daily reported Monday that the four men have been charged with felony animal fighting and misdemeanor cruelty to animals.…

Colorado hospital to ask patients to provide gender identity

The Pueblo Chieftain reported Monday that Parkview Medical Center intends to initiate the policy Wednesday. Officials at the Pueblo hospital…

Groups appeal ruling over Santa Fe forest thinning plans

Wild Watershed and others filed their appeal with the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver, arguing that a…

Police: Man killed in fight over July Fourth fireworks

That’s according to court records released this week detailing 26-year-old Scott Matthews’ arrest on suspicion of second-degree murder. According to…

Impaired driver crashes onto N.M. law enforcement driving track

They say 23-year-old Jose Jimenez was arrested Monday on suspicion of driving while under the influence of liquor or drugs.…