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Hickenlooper asks for $9.6M for children’s health insurance

DENVER – Colorado’s governor is asking state lawmakers for emergency funding to keep a children’s health insurance program operating because Congress hasn’t decided how to keep it going. ...

Firefighters in Albuquerque parade save choking child

ALBUQUERQUE – Fire department officials say an Albuquerque holiday parade earlier this month took a frightening turn when a girl choked on a piece of candy, prompting passing firefighters to...

Colorado man arrested after offering weed for sheriff’s SUV

COLORADO SPRINGS – A Colorado man landed in jail after offering to trade illegal homegrown marijuana for an SUV listed on Craigslist – a vehicle that happened to be owned by a sheriff. ...

Shutdown starts at New Mexico coal-fired power plant serving Southwest

Second unit at San Juan Generating Station will be closed over the weekend

Teen badly hurt after crashing stolen police truck in Farmington

FARMINGTON – Sheriff’s deputies in San Juan County say a 16-year-old girl who stole a police pickup has been critically injured after crashing the truck. The Sheriff’s Office says...

Colorado on pace to surpass last year’s roadway death total

DENVER – Colorado is on pace to surpass last year’s total roadway deaths. The Denver Post reports that as of Monday morning, 604 people had died on Colorado roads in 2017. Just fo...

New Mexico weighs options as online schools falter

The Associated Press SANTA FE – A new study shows that online schools in New Mexico provide lower academic achievement than classroom-based schools even though they enroll fewer...

Giant frame removed from Garden of the Gods after backlash

COLORADO SPRINGS – A 12-foot high steel frame installed at one of Colorado’s most popular natural attractions is gone after backlash from locals. The bright blue frame that said #...

Taking a look at what didn’t happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular, but completely untrue, headlines of the week. None of these stories are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Pres...

Colorado, New Mexico lawmakers alter sex misconduct policies

DENVER – State lawmakers in Colorado and New Mexico have begun revisiting their sexual misconduct policies. It’s part of a wider effort by legislatures around the country to addre...

Colorado lawmakers consider changes in harassment process

DENVER – Colorado state legislative leaders are looking at making some changes to how sexual harassment complaints are handled at the state Capitol. Republican and Democratic lead...

Gunnison River rafters rescue injured hiker

GRAND JUNCTION – A pair of medical professionals rafting the Gunnison River in western Colorado found and transported an injured hiker to safety. The Daily Sentinel reports 37-y...
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