Regional News

Man reaches deal in deaths of 2 girls on Norwood farm

Farm owner Frederick “Alec” Blair, the newest member of the group blamed for the girls’ deaths, was charged with two…

May 25, 2018

Trial underway for refugee who challenged NSA surveillance

The start of Jamshid Muhtorov’s trial comes more than six years after his arrest at a Chicago airport. The case…

Man pleads guilty to leaving pipe bombs in Denver hotel

Adam Hayat appeared in court on Wednesday to change his plea on three charges of possessing unregistered firearms. Hayat was…

Greeley man works to restore old car for wife’s kidney donor

You might not ever get to see the Tootsie Roll under that hard exterior, unless you mention Layne Pachl, the…

Environmentalists take aim at power plant’s discharge permit

The Sierra Club and others contend in papers filed Wednesday in federal court that without a new permit, the communities…

Newly approved contract to lead to pay raise for teachers

The Daily Sentinel reports teachers in the Mesa County Valley School District 51 will see a 2.6 percent and $500…

Colorado’s highest roads set to open for holiday weekend

Traffic is backed up both going up and down the Mount Evans Scenic Byway just below the summit of Mount…

Petroleum company, families settle after fatal Colorado gas explosion

Workers dismantle the charred remains of a house where an explosion killed two people in Firestone in 2017. Anadarko Petroleum…

Colorado recreational marijuana sales boom in month of March

Recreational marijuana sales in Colorado eclipsed $105 million in March 2018, the highest monthly total for adult-use sales in the…

Defense chief tells Air Force graduates to be ready for war

The Colorado Springs Gazette reports Mattis told the 2018 graduates on Wednesday they must be ready to fight and win.…

Longmont passes $3M deal to end surface drilling in city

Longmont city councilors voted 6-1 for the agreement Tuesday night, saying it was the best they could do to protect…

Nuclear waste storage project in New Mexico draws criticism

Dozens of people voiced opposition during a meeting with federal regulators Tuesday in Albuquerque on the proposal by Holtec International…

Federal agency closes New Mexico trail after hiker’s death

The Santa Fe New Mexican reports the federal agency closed the La Junta Trail in the Wild Rivers Recreation Area…

Grand Junction-area government banning firework sales

The Daily Sentinel reports the Mesa County Commission approved a ban on the sale of fireworks in unincorporated areas on…

Navajo presidential race draws several candidates so far

Begaye filed late Tuesday but says he’s not made a final decision to enter the presidential race. The race typically…

Experts: ‘Alarming’ drought conditions hit Southwest

Rafters float down the Colorado River near Moab, Utah, on July 25, 2017. Rivers are drying up, popular mountain recreation…

Woman to receive $335,000 in lawsuit against police

OyZhana Williams filed a federal civil rights lawsuit in September in Denver, accusing Aurora Police Sgt. Mike Hawkins of assault…

Tribes, senators seek buffer around Chaco Canyon

Tourists cast their shadows on the ancient Anasazi ruins of Chaco Canyon in N.M. Oil and gas drilling on tens…

Colorado wildlife managers battle prevalent brain disease

The Denver Post reports that data show chronic wasting disease is threatening the health of Colorado wildlife populations already hammered…

Former arts center director in Colorado accused of theft agrees to deal

The Post Independent reports 31-year-old Christina Brusig has been ordered to complete 50 hours of community service, pay a $2,000…

City of Aztec facing budget crunch, spend cuts urged

The Daily Times in Farmington, New Mexico, reports Aztec finance director Kathy Lamb said last week the city could end…

May 21, 2018

Colorado governor’s race: An expensive campaign with a major gap in disclosure

Colorado Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne announces her plan to seek the Democratic nomination to run for the state’s governorship in…

May 21, 2018