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Colorado men given life in prison for killing, other crimes

The Denver Post reports that 21-year-old Devon Drizzt Howard was sentenced Monday to life plus 279 years, and 20-year-old Caleb…

June 3, 2019

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Man gets 58 years for fatal shooting in suburban Denver park

Joseph Wayne Washington was sentenced Thursday for the August 2017 death of 26-year-old Jackson Lee Chavez at Cherry Creek State…

June 3, 2019

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Polis signs bill aimed at protecting free speech rights

Colorado joins nearly 30 states that have adopted measures to curb what are called strategic lawsuits against public participation. Witnesses…

June 3, 2019

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New Mexico jazz teacher fired for making fake awards

The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that the school confirmed Monday that jazz instructor Orlando Madrid was fired effective immediately.…

June 3, 2019

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George R.R. Martin joins Meow Wolf as ‘chief world builder’

Martin’s storytelling skills will be tapped to tie together the Meow Wolf multi-verse. Inside the collective’s permanent installation in Santa…

June 3, 2019

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New Mexico courts push online tool for resolving debt

State Supreme Court Justice Judith Nakamura touted the program as a speedier and less expensive option for people to handle…

June 3, 2019

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Denver mayor runoff centers on fast growth, gentrification

A passing bicyclist pauses to watch supporters of Denver Mayor Michael Hancock on Saturday as they pause for a picture…

June 3, 2019

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Handcuffed in the fifth grade: ‘Whenever I shut my eyes, I saw the cuffs’

Jake DiProfio rests his head on a table at the local library during a tutoring session.Melanie Asmar/Chalkbeat The experience left…

June 3, 2019

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Flood warning issued for Mancos River

runoff cause waterways to swell

June 3, 2019

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School psychologist chosen to replace Colorado lawmaker

The Greeley Tribune reports that a Democratic vacancy committee selected Mary Young to replace Rochelle Galindo to represent Weld County’s…

June 3, 2019

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Career training program to stay in operation in Colorado

The Daily Sentinel reported Sunday that 16 of the job centers will stay open under new operators or partnerships, including…

June 3, 2019

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Lawsuit claims oil boom imperils national park in New Mexico

Stalactites and a lone stalagmite in the Big Room at Carlsbad Caverns National Park near Carlsbad, N.M. WildEarth Guardians filed…

June 3, 2019

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Farmington police arrest suspect in stabbing death of a man

Police say officers were dispatched to an apartment complex about 3:30 a.m. Sunday about a stabbing. Officers arrived and found…

June 2, 2019

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University of New Mexico considering putting iron fence around campus

The Albuquerque Journal reports that the proposal is contained in a 45-page “Main Campus Perimeter Security Access Study” commissioned by…

June 2, 2019

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Old dam is coming down to ease flood threat to Lake City

Treasure Dam dates back to the 1890s

June 2, 2019

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Judge: No GPS monitor for trucker in deadly Colo. pileup

KMGH-TV reports a judge denied the prosecution’s request Friday to track 23-year-old Rogel Lazaro Aguilera-Mederos, who they say tried to…

June 2, 2019

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New Mexico Land Office pursues new survey policy

Archaeologists aim for better list of cultural sites

June 2, 2019

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Wyoming joins natural gas advocacy group

Gov. Mark Gordon announced Thursday that the state joined the Western States and Tribal Nations, which was formed earlier this…

June 2, 2019

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U.S., local agencies investigating church fire in Farmington

FARMINGTON – Federal and local authorities are investigating a church fire in Farmington. The Farmington Fire Department said in a…

June 1, 2019

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Colorado man pleads guilty to Wyoming wildfire burglaries

The Laramie Boomerang reports that Jayce Peterson pleaded guilty to burglary and theft charges on Friday before District Judge Tori…

June 1, 2019

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Water content of Colorado’s snowpack raises flood concerns

The snow water equivalent, or SWE, of snowpack in the mountains peaked at 20.5 inches on April 15, but was…

June 1, 2019

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Independence Pass opens after week delay to clear debris

The Aspen Times reports that the winter closure gate east of Aspen was swung open about 2 p.m. Friday. Each…

June 1, 2019

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N.M. State Police to reduce presence in Albuquerque

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham ordered 50 state police officers to the city earlier this month as part of an operation…

May 31, 2019

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Colorado governor signs conversion therapy ban

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs legislation Friday banning psychotherapy, known as “conversion therapy,” that seeks to change the sexual orientation…

May 31, 2019