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Conservationists buy southern Colorado ranch for open space

The Trust for Public Land and The Nature Conservancy said Friday they will buy the Crazy French Ranch from the…

January 4, 2019

Navajo legislation on tribal energy company withdrawn

The Gallup Independent reports that the bill sought approval for a federal charter for Navajo Transitional Energy Company to purchase…

January 4, 2019

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DUI arrests fell during Colorado’s high-enforcement times

The Summit Daily News reports the state Department of Transportation recorded 7,723 arrests during the 14 periods of high-visibility DUI…

January 4, 2019

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Utah GOP candidate sues after Navajo wins county election

Kelly Laws wants a judge to overturn Democrat Willie Grayeyes’ victory in the San Juan County commission race over questions…

January 4, 2019

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Colorado releases plan directing outdoor recreation

GRAND JUNCTION – A Colorado plan aims to use the state’s $62 billion outdoor recreation economy in a sustainable way…

January 4, 2019

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Democrats in charge as Colorado Legislature convenes

Colorado lawmakers convened their 2019 session at the state Capiol in Denver, with Democrats in control of both chambers and…

January 4, 2019

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What will Democratic control of Legislature mean for education?

The Colorado Legislature convenes Friday. Democratic lawmakers don’t necessarily share incoming governor Jared Polis’ education priorities.Associated Press file Democratic lawmakers…

January 3, 2019

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Sen. Cory Gardner wants to end the shutdown ASAP

Colorado Rep. Cory Gardner, a Republican, broke ranks with his party Thursday by calling for an end to the government…

January 3, 2019

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Roswell aids passengers after plane makes emergency landing

The airline indicated that 147 passengers and six crew members were aboard a flight Wednesday morning to San Diego from…

January 3, 2019

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Child of missing Colorado woman will stay with grandparents

A judge continued the temporary custody arrangement during a closed hearing Thursday. According to a court-provided summary, those involved in…

January 3, 2019

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Authorities identify suspects in Aspen jewelry robbery

The Aspen Times reports arrest warrant affidavits were filed for them Friday and Wednesday, detailing how they were eventually identified…

January 3, 2019

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Snow on saguaros: Desert cities in Southwest experience freeze

In Phoenix, the overnight low was 30 degrees for the first time in five years and more cold temperatures were…

January 3, 2019

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New Mexico lawmakers seek popular-vote system for president

Four lawmakers have introduced a bill to place New Mexico into an inter-state compact that requires Electoral College voters to…

January 3, 2019

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Albuquerque police report high accident numbers amid storms

Albuquerque police spokesman Gilbert Gallegos said late Wednesday afternoon that there had been nearly 225 accidents since the start of…

January 3, 2019

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Rising rents making it harder to find housing in Weld County

Earlier this year, their budget was less precarious. Barreras said she was lucky to find an affordable apartment about five…

January 2, 2019

Regional News

Did Hickenlooper’s rural jobs plan have an impact?

Here’s one county’s experience

January 2, 2019

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Snowfall causes closures in Albuquerque, other communities

Other employers closing municipal offices or having only essential personnel work Wednesday included the cities of Las Vegas and Rio…

January 2, 2019

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Campaign tries to trim Boulder students’ unpaid lunch debt

The Boulder Daily Camera reported Tuesday Kate Lacroix is seeking help through social media and radio appearances. Lacroix is also…

January 1, 2019

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Lawmakers eye drug sentencing reforms to ease projected prison population growth

with drug charges make up the largest share of new admissions to prison

January 1, 2019

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Advocacy group: 233 Denver-area homeless people died in 2018

The Denver Post reported Monday the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless compiled the total using reports from the Denver medical…

January 1, 2019

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Priest donates $1 million for Colorado State professorship

The Fort Collins Coloradoan reported Monday that 77-year-old Don Willette, now retired, sold two pieces of property that he bought…

January 1, 2019

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Colorado grocery, convenience stores selling regular beer

Grocery and convenience stores are now able to sell full-strength beer under a state law that took effect Tuesday. Previously,…

January 1, 2019

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Pair accused of throwing rocks at I-25 traffic from overpass

The Loveland Reporter-Herald reported Monday that 31-year-old Joshua Frederick Boddy and 32-year-old Kraig Warren Lorenzen surrendered to the Loveland Police…

January 1, 2019

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Colorado man charged with murder in missing fiancee’s death

Patrick Frazee leaves the Teller County District Court in Cripple Creek, Colo., Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. Frazee learned of the…

December 31, 2018