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Navajo youngsters copilot planes over Grand Canyon

“I’m really excited to get to fly the plane for the first time,” Tracy said, adjusting her headset. “At the…

May 7, 2018

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Colorado officials urge caution as rattlesnakes emerge

people bit this week

May 7, 2018

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When it comes to Colorado’s marijuana industry, Congress’ view is clouded by myth

A farmworker tends to soon-to-be-harvested marijuana plants, at Los Suenos Farms in Avondale, in 2016.Brennan Linsley/Colorado Public Radio But, like…

May 7, 2018

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Outlook for vital Colorado River remains grim

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said the Colorado River is expected to carry only 43 percent of the average…

May 7, 2018

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Colorado lawmakers seek to outlaw certain gaming arcades

House lawmakers voted 43-22 to send the bill to Gov. John Hickenlooper. The Senate had already passed the bill. Arcade…

May 7, 2018

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Colorado lawmakers strike deal on transportation funding

Traffic backs up on Interstate 70 near Silvethorne, a familiar scene on the main highway connecting Denver to the mountains.…

May 7, 2018

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New Mexico set to begin primary vote for governor, Congress

The state’s primary election takes place on June 5 and early voting begins Tuesday at county clerk’s offices across the…

May 7, 2018

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New Mexico panel to hear arguments on return of uranium mine

The New Mexico Mining Commission is holding the two-day hearing after environmentalists asked the panel to review a decision by…

May 7, 2018

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New Mexico reconsiders funding textbooks at private schools

New Mexico’s highest court began hearing oral arguments Monday for and against the state’s long-running practice of paying for textbooks…

May 7, 2018

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Teachers in Colorado city of Pueblo go on strike over pay

The strike comes as frustrated teachers in several states have won pay increases. Teachers in the historically pro-union community want…

May 7, 2018

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New approach aids Native assault victims

a community-based program empowers those living in remote lands

May 6, 2018

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Dozens of wild horses found dead amid Southwest drought

Animals were used to finding water in stock ponds

May 6, 2018

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Arizona museum explores cultural significance of Route 66

Visitors to the Kingman museum spend hours looking at displays, photographs and life-size dioramas of the groups and events that…

May 6, 2018

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3 top figures at Denver Post, including former owner, quit

Several Post reporters tweeted that Dean Singleton had stepped down as chairman and from his position on the editorial board.…

May 5, 2018

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Officials increase limit for licenses on some big game

GRAND JUNCTION – State wildlife commissioners are extending the limits for licenses for a several big-game species while cutting back…

May 4, 2018

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Bill seeks park status for New Mexico’s stunning white dunes

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich on Friday announced legislation that will seek to elevate White Sands National Monument near Alamogordo, N.M.…

May 4, 2018

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Native American teenager blames discrimination in campus ordeal

Brothers were touring Colorado State University when police questioned them

May 4, 2018

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London man denies damaging $3M painting at Aspen gallery

The Aspen Times reports that Nick Morley said in a Wednesday statement initially released by his lawyer only to a…

May 4, 2018

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Bridge at Chinle Wash on Navajo Nation being replaced

The $6 million project is scheduled to start Monday and be completed by the end of this year. The new…

May 4, 2018

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Desalination plant in Yuma could cost millions to update

And it may need millions more, even to operate at a small fraction of capacity. “The plant takes salty water…

May 4, 2018

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Castle Rock does away with 25-year-old pit bull ban

The Castle Rock Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday to get rid of the ban citing difficulty enforcing the ban without…

May 3, 2018

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APNewsBreak: Mom suspects racism after sons pulled from tour

In an interview Thursday with The Associated Press, Lorraine Kahneratokwas Gray described receiving a frantic phone call from her son,…

May 3, 2018

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Colorado lawmakers punt property tax dilemma to summer

After a late legislative push fell apart, Colorado lawmakers won’t take action this session on one of the state’s most…

May 3, 2018

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Body thought to be that of missing boater recovered

The Pueblo Chieftain reports a dive team found the body more than 100 feet (30 meters) underwater Wednesday afternoon, and…

May 3, 2018