Regional News

Plea delayed for Colorado man accused of killing child’s mom

Patrick Frazee appeared in court Friday for a scheduled arraignment. However, a judge agreed to delay it until May 24…

April 5, 2019

Colorado House leaders announce transportation spending deal

Democratic House Speaker KC Becker and GOP Minority Leader Patrick Neville announced the deal after a negotiating break during Thursday’s…

Officials expect delayed opening of road to Colorado scenic valley

The Aspen Times reported Thursday that Pitkin County public works officials expect that the road to the Maroon Bells Scenic…

New Mexico reduces penalties for marijuana possession

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation Wednesday that makes the possession of up to a half-ounce of marijuana a petty…

Uber, driver sued over deadly shooting in New Mexico

The Albuquerque Journal reports James Porter’s estate is seeking damages from Uber and the driver, Clayton Benedict. The lawsuit filed…

Legal marijuana workers blast citizenship denials over work

Oswaldo Barrientos picks dead leaves from marijuana plants at the grow facility where he works near downtown Denver on Wednesday.…

Teacher salaries, school funding boosted in New Mexico

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, seated, signs legislation to raise teacher salaries and increase annual spending on public schools…

Navajo Nation police: Body believed to be missing girl found

A Navajo Nation Police Department statement said the body was tentatively identified by parents of Anndine Jones after being found…

Sen. Michael Bennet says he has prostate cancer, plans surgery

“While hearing news like this is never easy, I am fortunate it was detected early, and as a result, my…

Body of Cortez soldier killed in Afghanistan returns to Colorado

The body of 33-year-old Sgt. 1st Class Will Lindsay of Cortez arrived at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs…

Colorado cyclists injured from trip line strung across trail

KRDO-TV reported Wednesday that the bicyclists were recently riding across a bridge on the Rock Island Trail when their bikes…

Colorado brewery discontinues beer named after Hickenlooper

The Daily Camera reports The Post Brewing Co. said in a statement Tuesday it would stop production and sales of…

Teacher salaries, school funding get boosts in New Mexico

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed bills Wednesday to provide greater resources to low-income students and extend learning time. Other provisions…

Falling snow suspected of causing Colorado gas explosion

The explosion and resulting fire destroyed the home in Breckenridge early Wednesday. Two men who were sleeping inside survived but…

Critics of New Mexico gun law renew call for referendum

Opponents have filed an amended petition with New Mexico’s top election regulator that seeks a statewide referendum. The secretary of…

U.S. won’t seek death penalty after boy found dead at compound

Defendants, from left, Jany Leveille, Lucas Morton, Siraj Ibn Wahhaj and Subbannah Wahhaj enter district court in Taos, N.M. U.S.…

Utah names Gila monster as its official state reptile

Republican Gov. Gary Herbert signed a bill into law last week that adds the Gila monster to the list of…

Lawmakers pass dramatic drilling rule changes

A pump jack works in a recently constructed residential development in Frederick. On Wednesday, the Colorado Legislature gave final approval…

Sex-abuse trial of fugitive priest tests federal reach

The trial of 80-year-old priest Arthur Perrault resumes Wednesday before a jury and federal judge at a courtroom in Santa…

ACLU pushes for criminal record expungements in New Mexico

The American Civil Liberties Union says dozens of people who served time in prison as well as crime victims hand…

Bills in Congress would implement drought plan in West

Republican Sen. Martha McSally and Democratic Rep. Raul Grijalva vowed to move identical bills quickly through the chambers. Bipartisan lawmakers…