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JBS meatpacking plant workers get COVID-19 vaccine shots

GREELEY – A Colorado meatpacking plant that saw a deadly coronavirus outbreak last year suspended operations Friday so that workers could receive COVID-19 vaccines on-site. Worker...

Recent snowfall concerns experts in drought-ridden Colorado

DENVER – Drought conditions in some areas of Colorado have slightly improved after recent snowstorms left drifts deeper than previously predicted, but the state is still 98.5% in drought, we...

Colorado man pleads guilty in pipe bomb case

DENVER – A Colorado man has pleaded guilty to federal charges of making and possessing pipe bombs. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 55-year-old Bradley Bunn pleaded guilty Thursday...

Navajo Nation reports 19 new COVID-19 cases, seven more deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Thursday reported 19 new COVID-19 cases with seven additional deaths. The latest figures from tribal health officials bring the total n...

Rock hall plans October induction before live audience

NEW YORK – The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame said Tuesday that it plans to have a live induction of its 36th class on Oct. 30 in Cleveland – before an actual audience. The induction ...

Colorado county drops coronavirus-related restrictions

WESTCLIFFE – Citing major declines in coronavirus cases and progress in vaccinations, the Custer County Board of Commissioners has voted to eliminate all pandemic-related restrictions on s...

New Mexico governor’s grocery bills prompt calls for audit

SANTA FE – Senate Republicans on Thursday asked for a special audit of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s use of a discretionary fund after reports that the Democrat spent thousands of dollars on...

Colorado Rapids sign 16-year-old forward Darren Yapi

COMMERCE CITY – The Colorado Rapids signed 16-year-old forward Darren Yapi to a five-year contract, the youngest player to sign a pro deal in the club’s history. The team announce...

Thistlewood carries Colorado State over New Mexico

FORT COLLINS – Adam Thistlewood had a career-high 27 points as Colorado State defeated New Mexico 87-73 on Wednesday night. Thistlewood shot 11 for 13 from the field, including ...

Phish guitarist to found substance abuse treatment center

LUDLOW, Vt. – Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio plans to start a substance use disorder treatment center in Vermont, where the band was formed in 1983. Anastasio, who is now 14 years...

Colorado AG, state launch task force on unemployment fraud

DENVER – Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and the state Department of Labor and Employment announced Thursday a statewide campaign to identify and prosecute people responsible for an es...

Navajo Nation reports 20 new COVID-19 cases, three more deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Wednesday reported 20 new COVID-19 cases with three additional deaths. The latest figures from tribal health officials bring the total ...