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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...

DATE: May 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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...

DATE: May 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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. ...

DATE: May 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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...

DATE: May 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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...

DATE: May 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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...

DATE: May 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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...

DATE: May 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

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...

DATE: May 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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...

DATE: May 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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...

DATE: May 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado wedding plans disrupted by winter avalanche cleanup

ASPEN – Couples planning weddings at a Colorado scenic area need to change plans after officials moved back its opening date for avalanche cleanup. The Aspen Times reported Sat...

DATE: May 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado law will save $100 for education of each newborn

DENVER – Colorado’s governor has signed a bill establishing college funds for the state’s newborn children for the next two decades. The Denver Post reports that Democratic Gov...

DATE: May 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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