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New Mexico Supreme Court strikes down judge’s gag order

The Albuquerque Journal and the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government brought the issue before the state Supreme Court and…

September 28, 2017

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Key figure in Utah political scandal appeals conviction

Rick Bowmer/Associated Press file<br><br>Jeremy Johnson arrives for court during the trial for former Utah Attorney General John Swallow at the…

September 28, 2017

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Denver prosecutor asks grand jury to review 2010 jail death

Bookerdu1-i-syn Denver District Attorney Beth McCann’s announcement said she isn’t asking a grand jury to reconsider homicide charges but is…

September 28, 2017

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U.S., Mexico expand pact on managing overused Colorado River

The agreement to be signed Wednesday calls for the U.S. to invest $31.5 million in conservation improvements in Mexico’s water…

September 27, 2017

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U.S., Mexico expand pact on managing overused Colorado River

Abelardo Martinez works to clear a blocked duct which leads water to his fields near Colonia Coahuila, Mexico, through a…

September 27, 2017

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New Mexico governor wants politicians off investment council

Gov. Susana Martinez introduces a new email system for warning residents about wildfire dangers during a news conference at the…

September 26, 2017

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Colorado teacher to tout nontraditional teaching method in D.C.

The Colorado Springs Gazette reported that Elmer Harris will speak with DeVos on Wednesday about his methodology called Next Generation…

September 26, 2017

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Rising New Mexico crime rates propelled by Albuquerque

The agency’s Crime in the United States report released on Monday shows that violent crime and property crime increased by…

September 26, 2017

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Few Colorado intimate photo cases reach verdict, despite law

There have been 192 misdemeanor cases for nonconsensual pornography filed since the law was set in place, but just more…

September 26, 2017

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California woman gives land sale inheritance to Utah tribe

The Salt Lake Tribune reports that leaders of the Ute Indian Tribe accepted the check and welcomed 69-year-old Christine Sleeter…

September 26, 2017

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Utah GOP brings battle over nominations to appeals court

Delegates cheer during the Utah Republican Party’s Aug. 23, 2016, nominating convention in Salt Lake City. Utah’s Republican Party is…

September 25, 2017

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Rocky Mountain park balances visitation growth, short staff

The park, which often ranks in the top five for national parks with the most search operations, had 131 search…

September 25, 2017

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Colorado’s pitch to build Hyperloop would cost $24B

The state’s proposed route – named one of 10 global finalists this month by the Los Angeles-based Hyperloop One –…

September 24, 2017

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Colorado GOP votes down move to cancel 2018 primary

Herald file State voters last year approved changes that allowed Colorado’s 1.4 million unaffiliated voters to cast ballots in either…

September 24, 2017

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Scientists: Desert turtle endangered, 100 left in Arizona

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service granted endangered species designation this week to the Sonoyta mud turtle, citing threats from…

September 24, 2017

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Colorado GOP votes down move to cancel 2018 primary

Saturday’s vote comes after Colorado voters last year approved changes that allowed the state’s 1.4 million unaffiliated voters to cast…

September 23, 2017

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$9.1M project to deliver more water to Navajo communities

Navajo President Russell Begaye signed legislation last year to fund dozens of water and sanitation projects across the reservation. Officials…

September 23, 2017

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Man dies after being shot by Colorado sheriff’s deputy

Authorities say 25-year-old Austin Dunsmore was shot Thursday while he was in a car and the deputy was nearby, attempting…

September 23, 2017

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Citing new discoveries, archaeologists say Chaco region needs more protections

In their report, the scientists point to new technology that has uncovered previously indiscernible sections of roads that connect sites…

September 22, 2017

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Colorado pension board calls for higher contributions, cuts

The Denver Post first reported the board’s recommendations, which came at the end of a three-day retreat at a resort…

September 22, 2017

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Colorado police: 1 student shot near high school

Colorado Springs Police spokesman Lt. Howard Black says the student shot Friday is in “stable but serious” condition after being…

September 22, 2017

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Colorado GOP leaders look to quell dissension ahead of vote

The Denver Post reports a group of Republican activists on the party’s governing body is attempting to block the state’s…

September 22, 2017

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Colorado: Some low-level radioactive waste handled illegally

State Department of Public Health and Environment officials said they do not know how much of the waste has been…

September 22, 2017

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Raccoon jumps on moving Colorado police van, takes a ride

The Denver Post reports that officer Chris Frabbiele was responding to an accident scene in a large van used by…

September 22, 2017