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UNM study: Medical marijuana an alternative for opioids

The work of associate psychology professor Jacob Miguel Vigil and assistant economics professor Sarah See Stith was recently published in…

November 27, 2017

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Number of problem bears surge in Aspen area

Park and Wildlife officials blame poor crops of acorns and berries, the bears’ main sources of food. State wildlife manager…

November 27, 2017

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Worries in Estes Park about possible park fee increases

Federal officials propose increasing the entrance fee from $25 or $30 to $70 per vehicle at certain national parks. Estes…

November 27, 2017

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Candidate to lead U.S. land agency: No advocate of transfers

Wyoming attorney Karen Budd-Falen, a candidate to lead the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, sits in her law office in…

November 27, 2017

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Deer hunting limited in Western U.S. states after tough winter

But unusually cold weather and heavy snowfall that blanketed much of the Western U.S. last winter killed off many young…

November 27, 2017

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Mine spill advisory committee to meet on aquifer

The Farmington Daily Times reported that members of the New Mexico Geology Department will speak Monday about the Animas River…

November 26, 2017

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Condor group wants to get more hunters to avoid lead bullets

A group working to protect the endangered California condor is setting its sights on small-game and varmint hunters as lead…

November 26, 2017

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Program enhances Navajo language in tribal courts

Durango Herald file The voice of Esther Yazzie-Lewis, the group’s instructor, echoed from the room on a recent Wednesday as…

November 26, 2017

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In Indian Country, honoring flag might mean different anthems

Supporters of professional football players who have taken a knee say it’s not intended as a criticism of the military.…

November 26, 2017

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Arpaio pursued case to hurt senator’s son, lawsuit claims

Flake, wife charged in deaths of 21 dogs

November 24, 2017

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Rocky Mountain National Park may broaden exhibits about tribes

The Ute Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park was used by Arapaho and Ute on their way between winter and…

November 24, 2017

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EPA reviewing work on Navajo Nation uranium sites

The EPA received funding in 2015 from a $1 billion settlement to address 50 sites in northeastern Arizona. The sites…

November 24, 2017

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Kids have friends the court

Also required is the ability to remain calm in public spaces and to impart that peaceful feeling to others, particularly…

November 23, 2017

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Manitou council OKs measure on bear-proof garbage bins

The Gazette of Colorado Springs reported that the council’s unanimous vote Tuesday night is in response to 12 bears being…

November 22, 2017

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State attorneys general bash plan to hike national park fees

The top government lawyers from 10 states and the District of Columbia sent a letter saying the increase could put…

November 22, 2017

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Colorado’s first-in-the-nation audit takes the next step toward more secure elections

Arapahoe County Clerk staffer Caleb Hendrich, left, and U.S. Election Commissioner Matt Masterson begin the process of pulling ballots to…

November 22, 2017

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New Mexico sheriff says body cam video unfair to officers

Bernalillo County Sheriff Manuel Gonzales told KOAT-TV in a story Tuesday that the video “gives a lopsided, one-sided story, which…

November 22, 2017

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Tribal leaders take aim at oil and gas development

This time, opponents are spurred by a proposed ordinance that would regulate drilling in one sparsely populated county. They are…

November 22, 2017

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Officials ask contractors to resolve Hot Springs pool issues

The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel reported that swimmers expecting to soak in the hottest pool at 104 to 106 degrees…

November 21, 2017

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U.S. Rep. DeGette says ex-congressman Filner tried to kiss her

The Colorado Democrat told MSNBC’s “MTP Daily” on Monday that Filner tried to pin her against the elevator’s door and…

November 21, 2017

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Park Service extends comment period for proposed fee hike

The National Park Service has proposed increasing fees at 17 of its most popular parks, including the Grand Canyon.Associated Press…

November 21, 2017

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Cause of girls’ death on Colorado farm still undetermined

Pathologist Michael Benziger said Monday during a court hearing that 10-year-old Makayla Roberts and 8-year-old Hannah Marshall had been dead…

November 21, 2017

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Colorado lawmakers to review policy on sexual harassment

The announcement by leaders of the Republican-led Senate and Democrat-led House comes after formal complaints were filed against two Democratic…

November 21, 2017

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Rising New Mexico Democrat fighting harassment allegations

Eric Draper/Associated Press file<br><br>New Mexico state Sen. Michael Padilla, stands at the New Mexico state Capitol in Santa Fe. New…

November 20, 2017