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State lawmakers advance bill on immigrant license renewals

DENVER – State lawmakers have advanced a bill that would allow unauthorized immigrants to renew their Colorado driver’s licenses online or by mail instead of through an in-person appointment...

Colorado flu season should start fading, state doctor says

DENVER – The state epidemiologist says the influenza season in Colorado likely has peaked. State epidemiologist Dr. Rachel Herlihy says the record will likely fall before the en...

Denver’s first legal marijuana club gets closer to approval

DENVER – A Colorado business is a step closer to becoming one of the nation’s first legal marijuana clubs. Owners of the Coffee Joint plan to charge an entry fee to the bring-your...

Lawsuits against EPA contractor’s activity at Gold King Mine move ahead

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Legal challenges against a federal contractor involved in a mine waste spill that polluted rivers in three Western states are being allowed to move forward. Th...

Boulder teacher cited for assaulting pupil over Pledge of Allegiance

BOULDER – Authorities say a Colorado middle school teacher under suspicion of assaulting a student who refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance has been cited for child abuse and assa...

Chris Froome returns to cycling despite doping investigation

MALAGA, Spain – Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome returned to racing on Wednesday despite being under investigation by cycling’s world governing body for failing a doping test. ...

Storm bringing rain, snow and strong winds to New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE – A Pacific storm system is expected to drop rain and snow on parts of New Mexico while producing strong to severe winds Wednesday and Thursday. The National Weather...

New Mexico Legislature confronts budget stalemate

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Legislature is racing against the clock to resolve a budget stalemate over how to spend a windfall in state income. House lawmakers were preparing Wedn...

New Mexico urges Congress to rein in dark money

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Legislature is urging the U.S. Congress to restore greater federal and local regulation of political spending that influence elections and governance – and hopes ot...

Colorado senator accused of sexual misconduct won’t resign

DENVER – A Colorado state lawmaker says he is stepping down as the chairman of an influential committee but won’t resign his seat after being investigated for sexual misconduct. R...

Former cook gets 7 years for putting lye in Yum Yum Sauce

LAKELAND, Fla. – A disgruntled Florida restaurant worker has been sentenced to seven years in prison for putting deadly plumber’s lye into the Yum Yum sauce. The owner of a Hibach...

Denver allows developers to build higher for cheaper housing

DENVER – Denver City Council voted to allow developers to build higher structures in exchange for affordable housing. The council approved a measure Monday that will allow develop...