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Flash fire at Colorado gas plant injures 3

GREELEY – Three workers have been injured in a flash fire at a natural gas plant in northern Colorado. Dan Harms of the Pawnee Fire Protection District says that the flash fire ...

Bernalillo police officers involved in a fatal shooting

BERNALILLO, N.M. – New Mexico State Police say they are investigating a fatal shooting involving police officers from the town of Bernalillo. They say Bernalillo police were dis...

New Mexico engineer warns of dam risks after wet winter

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s engineer says dams are at risk of overflowing or bursting after the wet winter and strong spring runoff. The Santa Fe New Mexican reports state engineer...

NCAA moving 3-point line back to international distance

INDIANAPOLIS – The 3-point line is moving back in men’s college basketball. The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel announced Wednesday that the arc will be moved to 22 feet, 1¾ in...

Denver measure requires voter consent for any Olympics bid

DENVER – Denver voters have resoundingly approved a ballot measure requiring the city to seek their consent before spending public funds on any future Olympics bid. Colorado Polit...

I-70 congestion causing some to take fewer skiing trips

FRISCO – A study indicates some skiers and snowboarders are taking fewer trips because of congestion on Colorado’s Interstate 70. The Summit Daily News reported Tuesday that th...

High-elevation road in Rocky Mountain Park opens for season

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK – Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park has opened for the season. The National Park Service said Wednesday that crews have cleared the roa...

Bear that bit Aspen hiker fed from bird feeders

ASPEN – Colorado wildlife officials suspect that a bear that bit a hiker last month had lost its fear of people after coming to rely on backyard bird feeders for food. Colorado Pa...

Tests show elevated lead levels at some Albuquerque schools

ALBUQUERQUE – Testing results show elevated levels of lead were found in some fountains and sinks at Albuquerque elementary schools. The Albuquerque Journal reported Wednesda...

Rolling Stones add guest artists to North American tour

NEW YORK – The Rolling Stones are getting some company on their North American tour. The band announced Wednesday they’ll be joined by an eclectic group of guest artists as the No...

Dozens of Utah public pool swimmers sickened by chlorine gas

PLEASANT GROVE, Utah – Chlorine gas has sickened dozens of swimmers at a Utah public pool in what police called a freak accident on Tuesday. A pump malfunctioned and forced too mu...

Colorado universities to partner in new program and branch

FORT COLLINS – Colorado State University and the University of Colorado plan to collaborate on a new medical school program focused on health care’s impacts on patients and society at large....