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Campazzo suspended for Game 1 after shoving incident

Murray’s return still hazy; Jokic among MVP favorites

Snowboard abuse case exposes flaws in new reporting system

DENVER – When former members of the U.S. snowboarding team wanted to report sex-abuse allegations against a longtime coach, they received conflicting information that left them unsure of whe...

EPA proposes to list Denver area air quality as ‘severe’

DENVER – The U.S. Environmental Agency is proposing to downgrade Colorado’s biggest population center from a “serious” to a “severe” violator of federal ozone standards, a move that would fo...

Colorado lawmakers pass bill making Juneteenth state holiday

DENVER – Colorado lawmakers have passed a bill designating Juneteenth, which celebrates the end of slavery in the U.S., as an official state holiday, and Gov. Jared Polis is expected to sign...

Man suspected in New Mexico homicide is arrested in Illinois

FARMINGTON – A man suspected in the death of his former girlfriend in New Mexico last year has been arrested in Illinois, according to authorities. Farmington police said 51-year-old Thomas ...

New Mexico governor’s mother, Sonja Lujan, dies at age 82

SANTA FE – Sonja Lujan, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s mother and an advocate for children with disabilities, has died of natural causes. Sonja Lujan was 82. The governor’s office...

Firefighters battle small wildfire along river in Pueblo

PUEBLO – Firefighters in Pueblo were battling a wildfire on Sunday that charred about 20 acres of a grassy, wooded area along the Arkansas River and forced evacuations in at least one neighb...

Jack White marries musician Olivia Jean at Detroit show

DETROIT – Jack White surprised fans by marrying musician Olivia Jean on stage during his Detroit homecoming show Friday. The Detroit-born singer, songwriter and producer invited Jean onstage...

Heat, wind hit New Mexico as crews battle blazes

ALBUQUERQUE – Warnings that strong winds and hot and dry weather could produce dangerous wildfires blanketed most of New Mexico on Saturday as crews continued to battle at least two blazes t...

Smoky Mountains seeks parking fees, campsite rate increases

GATLINBURG, Tenn. – Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced a plan Wednesday to start charging parking fees along with higher rates for campsites, day-use cabin rentals and picnic pavi...

Louisville allows fire victims to rebuild under older codes

LOUISVILLE – The Louisville City Council in suburban Denver voted Tuesday night in favor of allowing residents whose homes were significantly damaged or destroyed in Colorado’s most destruct...

Navajo Nation eases COVID restrictions; mask mandate remains

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation loosened coronavirus pandemic restrictions Tuesday to allow more people into businesses, including casinos, and for social and other gatherings. Tribal...