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1 person killed in avalanche in western Colorado

ASPEN – Authorities say a person was killed in an avalanche in western Colorado. The Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office says the victim, whose name and age have not been released, was...

Man who hit tree while night skiing at Granby Ranch dies

GRANBY – Authorities say a man died after he hit a tree while night skiing at Granby Ranch in northern Colorado. The Granby Police Department says the man, whose name has not been...

New Mexico inmates sue over spike in phone call rate

SANTA FE – More than 200 inmates in New Mexico are suing the company that provides phone service to the state’s prisons. The Santa Fe New Mexican reports the suit against Securus ...

New Mexico considers legalizing medically assisted suicide

SANTA FE – State lawmakers are considering whether to legalize medically assisted suicide for terminally ill patients. It’s the first test of right-to-die legislation since the el...

N.M. state police: Hundreds of pounds of pot seized in Gallup

GALLUP – State authorities say they seized nearly 1,000 pounds of marijuana and drug paraphernalia in two days at a western New Mexico stop. New Mexico State Police said Friday ...

Teen with BB gun arrested near Grand Junction High School

GRAND JUNCTION – A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after a witness reported seeing him with a gun in the parking lot of Grand Junction High School. The Grand Junction Daily S...

College basketball Roundup: Virginia, Michigan unbeaten no more

West Virginia tops No. 7 Kansas in Morgantown

Miller, Queta carry Utah St. over Colorado St.

LOGAN, Utah – Brock Miller and Neemias Queta scored 18 points apiece as Utah State topped Colorado State 87-72 on Saturday night. Miller shot 6 for 9 from behind the arc while Q...

New Mexico opens museums to furloughed federal workers

SANTA FE – New Mexico is offering furloughed federal employees and their families free admission to state-run museums and historic sites. Department of Cultural Affairs Secretar...

Hundreds gather in downtown Denver for Women’s March

DENVER – Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Denver for the 2019 Women’s March, chanting demands for equality. Some people attending Saturday’s march carried signs denouncing ...

Denver teachers voting on strike after contract talks fail

DENVER – Denver teachers are voting on whether to strike after negotiators failed to reach an agreement before their contract expired. KDVR-TV reports talks ended Friday about 90 ...

Four convicted of entering refuge in quest to aid migrants

PHOENIX – A federal judge has found four women guilty of entering a national wildlife refuge without a permit as they sought to place food and water in the Arizona desert for migrants. ...