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Petacchi among 4 riders cyclists to blood doping ring

AIGLE, Switzerland – Retired sprinter Alessandro Petacchi was among four riders linked to a blood doping ring by the International Cycling Union on Tuesday, and another was sent home from th...

Ackermann wins rainy Giro Stage 5, Roglic stays in lead

Durango’s Kuss does job to keep teammate in lead

Officials: Colorado snowpack poised for drought recovery

COLORADO SPRINGS – Officials say Colorado’s snowpack this year could recover the state’s hydrological system after last year’s drought. The Gazette reports federal data shows t...

The road to a Colorado scenic area to open soon

ASPEN – Crews clearing avalanche debris from a road to a Colorado scenic area believe they can get the road open by May 24, but the amphitheater at the Maroon Bells area still won’t be avail...

Colorado starts work on new oil-gas rules focusing on safety

DENVER – Colorado oil and gas regulators are outlining some of their first planned rule changes under a new law that makes public safety and the environment their top priorities. ...

Hiring delays force New Mexico preserve to limit hours

JEMEZ SPRINGS, N.M. – A shortage of seasonal workers is forcing Valles Caldera National Preserve to delay the start of its summer hours. Preserve officials said Tuesday that a bac...

Bill calls for DOJ review of Indian Country probes

ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. House members re-introduced legislation Tuesday that calls for the Justice Department to review how law enforcement agencies respond to cases of missing and slain Native A...

Colorado’s Arapahoe Basin ski area plans to extend season

FRISCO – A Colorado ski area has announced the extension of its skiing and riding season by at least one weekend. Summit Daily reports that Arapahoe Basin Ski Area announced Tu...

Border wall to go up in national monument, wildlife refuge

PHOENIX – The U.S. government plans on replacing barriers through 100 miles of the southern border in California and Arizona, including through a national monument and a wildlife refuge, acc...

Provider says medical cannabis sales trail enrollment growth

SANTA FE – Patient enrollment in New Mexico’s medical marijuana program grew at a fast clip in April. The New Mexico Department of Health says patient enrollment in the cannabis p...

Closed New Mexico private prison may reopen to hold migrants

ESTANCIA, N.M. – A closed private prison in central New Mexico may reopen to hold immigrants being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Torrance County Comm...

Ex-youth leader convicted of sexually assaulting 5 teens

DENVER – A former youth group leader in suburban Denver has been convicted of sexually assaulting five teenage boys. The Denver Post reports 55-year-old William Sexton was fo...