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Denver, northern Colorado fall short on U.S. clean air rules

DENVER – Denver and northern Colorado’s urban corridor failed to meet federal ozone pollution standards, and the state will have to come up with a new plan to clean up the air, the U.S. Envi...

DATE: Aug 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Pressure mounts on Hickenlooper, but Senate is no sure bet

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – As his campaign cash dwindles and he continues to scrape the bottom in polls, pressure is mounting on former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper to trade in his faltering pres...

DATE: Aug 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado’s sustainable tourism push shows signs of success

DENVER – Colorado officials say the state took in more tourism money without increasing the overall number of visitors in what is perceived as a success for sustainable tourism. T...

DATE: Aug 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico’s medical pot program sees more growth

SANTA FE – Enrollment in New Mexico’s medical marijuana program has increased by more than 30% over the past year. The latest monthly report from the state Health Department shows...

DATE: Aug 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Plane spins on runway while landing at Santa Fe airport

SANTA FE – Authorities say the Santa Fe Regional Airport was closed for up to two hours Thursday after a small plane spun on a runway while landing. Federal Aviation Administratio...

DATE: Aug 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Arizona man baffled, amused by ‘Green Shirt Guy’ status

PHOENIX – Alex Kack remained mystified Thursday as to how he became an internet sensation when all he did was laugh at a city council meeting in Arizona. “Everyone else was doing ...

DATE: Aug 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

National forest planning spurs worries for Hispanic ranchers

ALBUQUERQUE – Hispanic ranchers in New Mexico are asking President Donald Trump and top federal officials to ensure the latest round of forest management planning considers traditional value...

DATE: Aug 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado deputy recovering after allegedly shot by homeowner

FORT GARLAND – A Colorado sheriff’s is recovering at home after authorities say he was shot by a man who reported a burglary in his home. Costilla County Sheriff Undersheriff Rand...

DATE: Aug 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Man pulled from Colorado creek dies

BOULDER – A 27-year-old man pulled from a northeast Colorado creek has died. The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office says a call for a water rescue about 7 miles west of Boulder was m...

DATE: Aug 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado hate crimes nearly doubled in 2018 compared to 2017

DENVER – Hate crimes in Colorado nearly doubled in 2018 compared with the number of cases the previous year. Colorado Public Radio reports the Colorado Division of Homeland Securi...

DATE: Aug 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Denver officials recommend electric scooter sidewalk ban

DENVER â€“ Denver officials are proposing changing a city ordinance to prohibit electric scooters on sidewalks. KUSA-TV reported Tuesday that Denver Public Works recommended the c...

DATE: Aug 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Tarantula migration expected to crawl through Colorado

COLORADO SPRINGS – Colorado wildlife officials say thousands of tarantulas are expected to start their annual migration through the state soon. The Gazette reported Wednesday t...

DATE: Aug 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News