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Asylum-seekers who show credible fear not eligible for bond

Honduran asylum seekers are taken into custody by U.S. Border Patrol agents after the group crossed the U.S. border wall…

April 17, 2019

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Body of 10-year-old boy found after apartment complex fire in N.M.

Albuquerque Fire Rescue Lt. Gilbert Gallegos Jr. said discovery of the boy’s body accounted for all 31 residents, some of…

April 17, 2019

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Florida teenager obsessed with Columbine takes her own life

This combination of undated photos released by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday shows Sol Pais.Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office…

April 17, 2019

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New Mexico seeks energy savings in state building upgrades

The General Services Department that oversees more than 800 buildings across the state announced Tuesday that it plans to invest…

April 17, 2019

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Indigenous leaders want less drilling near sacred sites

Rickie Nez, resources committee chairman of the Navajo Nation Council, testifies at a field hearing of a U.S. House Subcommittee…

April 16, 2019

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Sheriff: Columbine lockdown linked to FBI probe

A spokesman for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Mike Taplin, said Tuesday’s school lockdowns involved an FBI investigation but he…

April 16, 2019

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Albuquerque City Council approves ban on plastic bags

The Clean and Green Retail Ordinance, which passed late Monday, will prohibit businesses from providing single-use plastic bags to customers…

April 16, 2019

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Colorado governor signs major overhaul of oil and gas rules

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs Senate Bill 19-181 into law Tuesday at the state Capitol. The law gives local governments…

April 16, 2019

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Colorado residents challenge Forest Service logging project

The Aspen Times reports attorney John Swomley filed a petition in federal court last week on behalf of 21 residents…

April 16, 2019

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Colorado Senate advances public option health insurance bill

Measure is designed to curb high prices in mountain, rural areas of Colorado

April 16, 2019

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City in New Mexico authorizes spending on asylum-seekers

City spokesman Udell Vigil said Tuesday that more than 500 asylum-seekers have been dropped off in the southern New Mexico…

April 16, 2019

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Nevada old mining firm hires former interior secretary

Zinke confirmed Tuesday he has accepted the consulting and board position with U.S. Gold Corp., a company with business before…

April 16, 2019

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2 more prominent Colorado Democrats enter U.S. Senate primary

John Walsh, a former U.S. attorney for Colorado, said Tuesday he will seek the Democratic nomination. Former Obama administration official…

April 16, 2019

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Tax windfall will benefit Colorado schools, especially rural ones

not part of budget passed last week

April 16, 2019

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Columbine survivors face new pain sending kids to school

Now, the mother of four – and Columbine shooting survivor – sees mornings as an opportunity. She wakes early, makes…

April 16, 2019

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New Mexico cheerleading contest may end over sportsmanship

The Albuquerque Journal reports New Mexico’s high school sports governing board is considering canceling the 2020 State Spirit Competition after…

April 16, 2019

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Two children hospitalized after apartment complex fire; 1 missing

No information was released about the missing child, but Fire Department spokesman Tom Ruiz said children ages 13 and 2…

April 16, 2019

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Colorado lottery winner sues state for money taken in scam

The Denver Post reports that the Colorado Court of Appeals is scheduled Tuesday to hear the case of Amir Massihzadeh,…

April 15, 2019

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Colorado man pleads to reduced charge in fatal shooting

The Gazette reports that 31-year-old Charles Valentino Lobato pleaded guilty Monday to reckless manslaughter in the January 2018 shooting death…

April 15, 2019

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Colorado teen fined nearly $20K for illegally killing moose

The agency says Callan Hyatt of Broomfield pleaded guilty last week to five misdemeanor wildlife violations: hunting in a careless…

April 15, 2019

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Indigenous leaders want less drilling near sacred sites

Tourists cast their shadows on the ancient Anasazi ruins of Chaco Canyon National Historic Park in New Mexico. Advocates for…

April 15, 2019

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4 charged with injuring officer, civilian with chlorine bomb

Jefferson County prosecutors said Monday the four were charged with possession of a chemical, biological or radiological weapon in connection…

April 15, 2019

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Georgia O’Keeffe Museum tackles visitors’ color blindness

The Santa Fe museum announced Monday it’s teaming up with California-based EnChroma to expand the gallery experience through special glasses.…

April 15, 2019

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Colorado U.S. attorney: Treat overdose deaths as homicides

The Colorado Sun reports Jason Dunn is also digging into data on doctors and nurses who prescribe unusually large quantities…

April 15, 2019