Regional News

February 16, 2018 • The Associated Press

New Mexico agency: State’s flu season has apparently peaked

The state Department of Health offered its assessment Friday, a day after the federal Centers for Diseases Control said the…

February 16, 2018 • Aldo Svaldi

3 towns rank in top 5 in US for growth in senior population

Steamboat Springs has been ranked first for the biggest gains in their senior populations this decade, according to an analysis…

February 16, 2018 • Herald Staff Writer

Threat rumors lead to more security at 2 Colorado schools

COLORADO SPRINGS – Security has been increased at two high schools in Colorado Springs after rumors of threats spread on…

February 16, 2018 • The Associated Press

Longmont Housing Authority director resigns after controversial photo

The Daily Times-Call reports its coverage on the unconstitutional searches at The Suites last year was its No. 3 news…

February 15, 2018 • Leah Todd

Cities seem inevitable; why save the small town?

seem inevitable, but rural towns are finding ways to hang on

State lawmakers advance bill on immigrant license renewals

The Denver Post reports the State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee on Wednesday passed the bill, sending it to the…

Colorado flu season should start fading, state doctor says

State epidemiologist Dr. Rachel Herlihy says the record will likely fall before the end of February, but plenty of flu…

Denver’s first legal marijuana club gets closer to approval

Owners of the Coffee Joint plan to charge an entry fee to the bring-your-own marijuana space where customers can vape…

February 15, 2018 • RUSSELL CONTRERAS

Advocate: Racism killed early childhood education proposal

E.J. Benavidez, 5, left, attends a candlelight vigil with his brother, Felix, 2, center, and their father Javier, to push…

Lawsuits against EPA contractor’s activity at Gold King Mine move ahead

The New Mexico Attorney General’s Office announced Wednesday that a federal judge is allowing the state’s lawsuit and a similar…

Boulder teacher cited for assaulting pupil over Pledge of Allegiance

The Longmont Times-Call reports the Lafayette Police Department says Angevine Middle School teacher Karen Smith was processed and released Tuesday…

February 14, 2018 • Anita Snow

U.S. appeals panel kicks back checkpoint protest issue

The appeals panel said it didn’t have the information necessary to determine if the zones around the road stops are…

February 14, 2018 • Dan Elliott

Colorado OKs new rules for oil, gas lines after fatal blast

On May 4, 2017, workers dismantle the charred remains of a house at the location where an unrefined petroleum industry…

Storm bringing rain, snow and strong winds to New Mexico

The National Weather Service says strong winds will impact areas along and east of the Sangre de Cristo range Wednesday…

New Mexico Legislature confronts budget stalemate

House lawmakers were preparing Wednesday for a likely conference committee with Senate colleagues to iron out disagreements over a $6.3…

New Mexico urges Congress to rein in dark money

The state Senate voted 24-16 on Tuesday for an initiative aimed at regulating and possibly limiting the role of money…

February 13, 2018 • Ann Marie Awad

Unless you’re a citizen, legal marijuana isn’t for you

could land you in hot water with federal government

February 13, 2018 • Keith Ridler

Trump fights releasing details on national monument decision

wants to know how original designation decisions were made

Colorado senator accused of sexual misconduct won’t resign

Republican State Sen. Randy Baumgardner said Tuesday that he was voluntarily giving up the chairmanship of the Senate’s Transportation Committee…

February 13, 2018 • Bruce Finley

Cubs orphaned after mother was euthanized returning to wild

But two weeks ago, those orphans woke up in the wild, expected to hibernate quietly in the darkness of an…

Denver allows developers to build higher for cheaper housing

The council approved a measure Monday that will allow developers to build up to 16 stories in certain parts of…

Compassionate leadership course coming to CU Boulder

The Daily Camera reported Monday that Jane Goodall, known worldwide for her research on the relationship between chimpanzees and humans,…

Condom-wearing chile helps raise STD awareness in New Mexico

The Las Cruces Sun-News reports the New Mexico Department of Health started the month with an Instagram post: “Wrap it…