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Skier found unconscious in trees at Copper Mountain dies

BRECKENRIDGE – A 63-year-old skier who was found unconscious in a stand of trees at Copper Mountain resort has died. Summit County sheriff’s officials say the man, whose name has ...

New gun control bill advances to governor in New Mexico

SANTA FE –The Legislature has passed a gun control bill aimed at ensuring that people under protective orders for domestic violence relinquish their firearms. A 38-31 vote in the ...

Former Colorado food truck makers ordered to pay $4.5M

DENVER – Two Colorado men accused of cheating customers who had hired them to build custom food trucks have been ordered to pay back millions of dollars. The Denver Post reported ...

Woman sentenced for faking illnesses to get donations

LOVELAND – A Colorado woman accused of faking illnesses to get donations has been sentenced to a year in the Larimer County work release program and 10 years’ probation. The Lovel...

Boulder DA gets bias training grant for police

BOULDER – A Colorado district attorney’s office has received a grant for bias training in a city where several police officers confronted a black student outside his home. The Dai...

New Mexico Senate endorses more subsidies to film industry

SANTA FE – The state Senate has endorsed a bill that would more than double New Mexico’s annual payout to the film industry through tax rebates and address a backlog in payments. ...

New Mexico man linked to baby shooting arrested again

GALLUP, N.M. – A man facing child abuse charges after a 3-year-old boy allegedly shot his 8-month-old sister in a New Mexico motel has been arrested again. The Gallup Independent ...

Albuquerque measure aims for more consultation with tribes

ALBUQUERQUE – Albuquerque officials say a new ordinance will require a city board to consult with tribes on any matters that might affect them. Mayor Tim Keller signed the measure...

Hearing to be held on Aspen airport curfew violations

ASPEN – An official says a hearing will be held to determine if American Airlines will be fined for two flights that took off after Aspen airport’s curfew this winter. The Aspen T...

Rocky Mountain National Park was third most-visited U.S. park

FORT COLLINS – Rocky Mountain National Park recorded nearly 4.6 million visitors last year, making it the third most-visited national park in the U.S. The Fort Collins Coloradoan ...

Nevada man suspected of poaching deer, elk reaches deal in New Mexico

SANTA FE, – A Nevada man accused of illegally killing more than a dozen deer and elk will have 41 of 45 counts pending against him dismissed as part of a plea deal. The Santa Fe...

Xcel study: New targets supported by climate science

Xcel Energy’s vision to deliver 100 percent carbon-free electricity to customers is now backed by a scientific study. The company announced today it verified its groundbreaking carbon goals ...