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1 killed in small plane crash in northern Colorado

Carie Dann with the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority says smoke was reported in the plane’s cabin Wednesday afternoon, and emergency…

May 15, 2019

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Colorado activists call for pause in new oil, gas drilling

Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission staff members held a meeting Wednesday in Denver to hear public comment about the…

May 15, 2019

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Officials: Colorado snowpack poised for drought recovery

The Gazette reports federal data shows the snowpack in the state’s southwest corner at 19.5 inches, 220% of the median…

May 15, 2019

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The road to a Colorado scenic area to open soon

Pitkin County officials had initially estimated the road might not open until June 15 – a month later than usual.…

May 15, 2019

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Colorado avalanche season extended by lingering snowpack

The Coloradoan reports that 10 people were caught or partially buried in avalanches in the state over the weekend, including…

May 15, 2019

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Students in Colorado shooting face murder, other charges

A photograph of student Kendrick Castillo stands amid a display of tributes outside the STEM School Highlands Ranch a week…

May 15, 2019

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Colorado starts work on new oil-gas rules focusing on safety

The Oil and Gas Conservation Commission will meet with industry representatives and others Wednesday to discuss revisions. The first proposals…

May 15, 2019

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Hiring delays force New Mexico preserve to limit hours

Preserve officials said Tuesday that a backlog in government background clearances has pushed back the arrival of the seasonal staff…

May 15, 2019

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Colorado teen called mom while subduing school shooter

Joshua Jones, front, who was wounded while trying to stop a gunman involved in the attack on the STEM School…

May 14, 2019

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Bills may bring a new era for the environment in Colorado

An electric vehicle charging station at the Durango Transit Center. A bill passed in the Legislature allows electric utilities to…

May 14, 2019

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Bill calls for DOJ review of Indian Country probes

The legislation is named for 22-year-old Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind, who went missing while pregnant in 2017 before her body was found…

May 14, 2019

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Colorado’s Arapahoe Basin ski area plans to extend season

Summit Daily reports that Arapahoe Basin Ski Area announced Tuesday it will close its seven-day-a-week operations effective June 2, the…

May 14, 2019

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Tribes across country push for better internet access

Ophelia Watahomigie-Corliss is a member of the Havasupai Tribal Council, here at Red Butte, a site that the Havasupai consider…

May 14, 2019

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Audit finds principal delayed reporting administrator threat

Sentinel Colorado reported Tuesday that a district audit found that after Aurora West College Preparatory Academy principal Taisiya Tselolikhin (TIE’-ya…

May 14, 2019

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Provider says medical cannabis sales trail enrollment growth

The New Mexico Department of Health says patient enrollment in the cannabis program for health ailments such as cancer, chronic…

May 14, 2019

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Closed New Mexico private prison may reopen to hold migrants

The Torrance County Commission is set to vote Wednesday on whether to sign an agreement with ICE and reopen the…

May 14, 2019

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Ex-youth leader convicted of sexually assaulting 5 teens

The Denver Post reports 55-year-old William Sexton was found guilty Friday of several charges, including sexual assault on a child…

May 13, 2019

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Colorado wedding plans disrupted by winter avalanche cleanup

The Aspen Times reported Saturday that the U.S. Forest Service has delayed the opening of the Maroon Bells Scenic Area…

May 13, 2019

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Colorado law will save $100 for education of each newborn

The Denver Post reports that Democratic Gov. Jared Polis signed the bill Monday that sets aside $100 for each child…

May 13, 2019

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Man gets probation for vandalizing Colorado Capitol building

KUSA-TV reports 26-year-old Elias Dominguez pleaded guilty to second-degree burglary and was sentenced Thursday. Denver police say two people identified…

May 13, 2019

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2nd death in Bernalillo County linked to hepatitis A virus

An acute case of hepatitis A infection also has been confirmed in Santa Fe County. The current outbreak has primarily…

May 13, 2019

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Man charged in baseball bat beating that killed 1, injured 3

Prosecutors said Monday that 41-year-old Ryan Ashland also is charged with first-degree burglary and menacing in the April 28 attack…

May 13, 2019

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Substitutes filling void in New Mexico amid teacher shortage

School districts needing to fill vacancies have turned to hiring substitute teachers, particularly long-term substitutes, the Carlsbad Current-Argus reports .…

May 13, 2019

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Georgia O’Keeffe Museum’s interim director to be permanent

The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that the Santa Fe museum’s board of trustees announced Monday the appointment of Cody…

May 13, 2019