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Some targeted, local tax hikes approved around Colorado

Voters in Grand Junction backed doubling the city’s lodging tax to 6 percent to pay for more tourism promotion and…

November 7, 2018

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What the Democratic ‘blue wave’ on Election Night in Colorado means for education

rejected tax increase

November 7, 2018

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Democrat Dave Young wins Colorado treasurer’s race

Young is a state representative from Weld County. He’s a member of the Legislature’s powerful Joint Budget Committee, which crafts…

November 7, 2018

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Democrats dominate New Mexico midterm election

New Mexico Gov.-elect Michelle Lujan-Grisham waves to supporters after her acceptance speech in Albuquerque on Tuesday.Juan Labreche/Associated Press Sentiments against…

November 7, 2018

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Woman who falsely reports bear attack gets community service

KUSA-TV reports the alleged Sept. 19 attack led to a search of the park and its popular Coyote Trail –…

November 7, 2018

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Democrats win secretary of state and treasurer posts, hold narrow lead in attorney general race

Griswold, Williamsdu1-i-syn Perhaps the biggest upset of the bunch is Democratic political newcomer Jena Griswold, who led Republican incumbent Secretary…

November 7, 2018

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Tipton defeats Mitsch Bush

reject stricter rules on new energy wells

November 6, 2018

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Haaland wins N.M. House race in key victory for Native Americans

New Mexico candidate for congress Deb Haaland speaks to constituents at Barelas Coffee House restaurant in Albuquerque on midterms election…

November 6, 2018

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Democratic Rep. Polis wins Colorado governor’s race

Colorado gubernatorial candidates, Democrat Jared Polis, left, and Republican Walker Stapleton participate in a debate, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, at…

November 6, 2018

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Denver police investigate burnt campaign literature

David Zalubowski/Associated Press<br><br>An election judge helps a voter with a question about the ballot at the Denver Elections Division on…

November 6, 2018

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Independence Pass closes for winter following snowstorm

Colorado Department of Transportation officials said Monday the Aspen and Twin Lakes gates will remain closed, and crews will search…

November 6, 2018

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Trial of New Mexico man indicted in shooting rampage moves

The Santa Fe New Mexican reports the trial of Damian Herrera, who is charged with four counts of first-degree murder…

November 6, 2018

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Lawmakers call on FEMA to reimburse flood recovery projects

The Daily Camera reports U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner, and Reps. Jared Polis and Ken Buck sent a…

November 6, 2018

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Woman found dead in mountains west of Boulder ID’d

The Daily Camera reports Sandra Pletschet of Nederland was found near the Eldora mine on Wednesday. On Tuesday, a man…

November 6, 2018

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Analysis of pay shows huge raises for a few in Mesa County, Colorado

Newspaper reports county officials intentionally kept discussion quiet

November 6, 2018

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World’s largest passenger airline lands in Denver

The Colorado Sun reports it was the first time the airplane, nicknamed “the whale,” landed at Denver International Airport, but…

November 5, 2018

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Analysis of pay shows huge raises for a few in Colorado county

The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel’s analysis of county salaries over nearly five years also found that county officials intentionally kept…

November 5, 2018

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Flows to increase through the Colorado River in Grand Canyon

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation released torrents of water from the Glen Canyon Dam starting Monday morning. The high-flow experiment…

November 5, 2018

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New Mexico election spurs rise in early voter participation

Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Pearce, left, and lieutenant gubernatorial hopeful Michelle Garcia Holmes, right, speak at a New Mexico GOP…

November 5, 2018

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Militia members arrive at New Mexico border town

“I told them, ‘We have a good relationship with Mexico, with our little sister village Palomas,” said Salas, referring to…

November 5, 2018

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Health care, Trump among diverse stands of Colorado hopefuls

Stapleton’s repeated criticism of the liberal Polis underscores Republican fears that the party could lose control of the state Senate…

November 5, 2018

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Colorado to decide gubernatorial, House races

There also are races for attorney general, treasurer, secretary of state and 82 legislative seats. There are ballot measures on…

November 5, 2018

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Colorado voters mulling restrictions on new oil, gas wells

Proposition 112, Amendment 74 push simmering battle to a boil

November 5, 2018

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Wife of Utah man killed in Afghanistan: Heartache, no regret

Brent Taylor, 39, took a yearlong leave of absence as mayor of North Ogden north of Salt Lake City for…

November 5, 2018