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Colorado lawmakers hope to end drug-addiction withdrawal in county jails

fill with people dependent on painkillers, heroin, meth and alcohol

January 8, 2019

Lawmakers propose plastic bag, straw ban for Albuquerque

The Albuquerque Journal reports Albuquerque Democratic City Councilors Isaac Benton, Cynthia Borrego, Pat Davis and Diane Gibson on Monday introduced…

January 8, 2019

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CDOT officials change avalanche mitigation system on Western Slope

The Summit Daily News reports the department, in conjunction with the Colorado Avalanche Information Center and the U.S. Forest Service,…

January 8, 2019

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Colorado’s Jared Polis makes history as gay governor

Polis, 43, emphasized his inaugural theme, “Colorado for All,” to mark the historic occasion. He took the oath of office…

January 8, 2019

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Signatures turned in for magic mushroom initiative in Denver

The Denver Post reports the group Decriminalize Denver turned in ballot petitions Monday, giving the Denver Elections Division nearly a…

January 7, 2019

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Denver bans sexual orientation conversion therapy for minors

KMGH-TV reports the council voted unanimously Monday night after the city’s Safety, Housing, Education and Homeless Committee advanced the proposal.…

January 7, 2019

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New Mexico governor announces appointments to key agencies

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks at a press conference in Albuquerque on Monday after announcing appointments to agencies…

January 7, 2019

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Navajo company looks into buying northern Arizona coal mine

A Navajo Nation energy company that is studying the purchase of the coal-fired Navajo Generating Station says it’s now looking…

January 7, 2019

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Discrimination challenge by Colorado baker can continue

In a ruling Friday, U.S. District Judge Wiley Daniel rejected Colorado’s arguments that the federal court should stay out of…

January 7, 2019

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Mother charged in death of boy found in Denver storage unit

Elisha Pankey was charged Monday in the death of her 7-year-old son. The boy’s body was found in a storage…

January 7, 2019

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Judge enters not guilty plea for man in teen’s shooting

A judge denied a request by Jeremy Webster’s attorneys for more time to enter a plea on Monday. KUSA-TV reports…

January 7, 2019

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New Mexico holiday proposed for Cesar Chavez, Dennis Chavez

New Mexico Rep. Miguel P. Garcia has pre-filed a bill that would designate the first Friday of every April as…

January 7, 2019

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Settlement nets $1.8M of debt relief for New Mexico students

Attorney General Hector Balderas says more than 700 students in New Mexico are eligible for relief under a multistate settlement…

January 7, 2019

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New Mexico may reconsider decision on more natural gas wells

Garcia Richarddu1-i-syn The announcement came as state oversight of wells shifts to the Democratic administration of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.…

January 7, 2019

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Gun control quarrel illustrates how Hickenlooper might fare in partisan presidential age

years ago, he enacted laws that upset many, but ultimately, he created a bridge

January 6, 2019

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Colorado agency seeks drill limit near big game

Gov. John Hickenlooper raised concern last year in a letter to the BLM about its December 2018 lease sale, and…

January 6, 2019

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Missing woman’s parents sue fiance for wrongful death

The lawsuit was filed Friday in Colorado’s federal district court on behalf of Cheryl and Darrell Berreth. The lawsuit seeks…

January 5, 2019

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Fort Collins police changing approach to mental health calls

Members of the Fort Collins Police Department participate in SWAT training in Fort Collins.Saja Hindi/Fort Collins Coloradoan via AP The…

January 5, 2019

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BIA will help clear roads on Navajo Nation despite shutdown

The agency had been set to pull workers back Friday. But tribal President Russell Begaye requested an extension because of…

January 5, 2019

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New Mexico tracks, owners gave to governor’s campaign

The Santa Fe New Mexican reports the racinos are opposed to the state awarding a sixth and final license for…

January 5, 2019

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Brother of JonBenet Ramsey reaches settlement with CBS

The Daily Camera reports court records show that a Michigan Circuit Court judge on Wednesday dismissed the lawsuit filed by…

January 4, 2019

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Man charged in fiancee’s death can see key court record

Prosecutors had previously asked a judge to prevent 32-year-old Patrick Frazee from learning about the document but withdrew that request…

January 4, 2019

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Snow strands rural New Mexico residents in homes for week

The Santa Fe New Mexican reports residents on Red Rock Road on the rugged western edge of Santa Fe County…

January 4, 2019

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Ski towns launch complaint hotline for short-term rentals

The Summit Daily News reports the towns in Summit County have partnered with Texas-based STR Helper to create the hotline…

January 4, 2019