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Colorado governor orders investigation of district attorney

DENVER – Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has ordered the attorney general to investigate unspecified allegations of “potential criminal activity” by an elected prosecutor in the northeastern corne...

DATE: Aug 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Nevada casino hotel to serve as college dorm

RENO, Nev. – University of Nevada, Reno officials knew it was a bit of a gamble when they agreed to lease a downtown casino hotel tower for a year and turn it into a college dormitory. ...

DATE: Aug 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Two dead in Fort Collins house fire; cause under investigation

FORT COLLINS – Authorities say two people have died in a house fire in Fort Collins. The Fort Collins Coloradoan reports that two other people escaped the fire early Saturday o...

DATE: Aug 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Kansas man dies while rock climbing in Colorado canyon

BOULDER – Authorities say a 50-year-old man from Kansas has died after he fell while rock climbing in Colorado. The Boulder County Sheriff’s Department says the man fell about 60 ...

DATE: Aug 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

State issues water advice after tests at Air Force Academy

COLORADO SPRINGS – Colorado health officials say people living south of the Air Force Academy should switch to bottled water if they rely on wells with elevated levels of a toxic chemical th...

DATE: Aug 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico senator plans to stay in office after arrest

LOS ALAMOS, N.M. â€“ A New Mexico state official has announced plans to remain in office and seek reelection after a drunken driving arrest. The Albuquerque Journal reported Fr...

DATE: Aug 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico high school to build ‘tiny houses’

GALLUP, N.M. – A western New Mexico high school is making plans to become a tiny house factory to build affordable housing in a city near the Navajo Nation. Hiroshi Miyamura High ...

DATE: Aug 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Bear that attacked person in Aspen is captured, killed

ASPEN â€“ State wildlife officers say they trapped and killed a bear that attacked an Aspen restaurant manager. Colorado Parks and Wildlife said Friday the bear was found in the v...

DATE: Aug 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation settles lawsuit against Wells Fargo for $6.5M

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. â€“ The Navajo Nation has settled claims against Wells Fargo accusing the company of predatory and unlawful practices. The tribe says Wells Fargo has agreed to ...

DATE: Aug 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado finds lung disease case possibly linked to vaping

DENVER â€“ Colorado health officials say one person has been confirmed with a severe lung disease that appears to be linked to electronic cigarette products. The Denver Post repor...

DATE: Aug 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico limits providers to 1,750 marijuana plants

SANTA FE â€“ New Mexico will limit licensed medical marijuana providers to 1,750 mature cannabis plants, a drop from the 2,500 plants allowed under an expiring emergency state rule. ...

DATE: Aug 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Smash it! Albuquerque’s first ‘rage room’ opens

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico’s largest city is the latest to play host to a new business that allows people to unleash their rage. The ABQ Rage Room opened Thursday in Albuquerque, an...

DATE: Aug 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News