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Colorado starts work on new oil-gas rules focusing on safety

DENVER – Colorado oil and gas regulators are outlining some of their first planned rule changes under a new law that makes public safety and the environment their top priorities. ...

DATE: May 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Hiring delays force New Mexico preserve to limit hours

JEMEZ SPRINGS, N.M. – A shortage of seasonal workers is forcing Valles Caldera National Preserve to delay the start of its summer hours. Preserve officials said Tuesday that a bac...

DATE: May 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado teen called mom while subduing school shooter

LITTLETON – A student who helped thwart a shooting at a suburban Denver high school says he was still pinning one of the attackers down when he decided to call one of the most important peop...

DATE: May 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Bills may bring a new era for the environment in Colorado

More than a dozen new energy and environment bills are headed to Gov. Jared Polis for a signature. They cover an array of issues from the oversight of electrical generating compa...

DATE: May 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Bill calls for DOJ review of Indian Country probes

ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. House members re-introduced legislation Tuesday that calls for the Justice Department to review how law enforcement agencies respond to cases of missing and slain Native A...

DATE: May 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado’s Arapahoe Basin ski area plans to extend season

FRISCO – A Colorado ski area has announced the extension of its skiing and riding season by at least one weekend. Summit Daily reports that Arapahoe Basin Ski Area announced Tu...

DATE: May 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Tribes across country push for better internet access

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – In a remote, roadless Arizona canyon that is home to a small Native American tribe, there’s a natural skepticism toward the internet. The telemedicine equipment...

DATE: May 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Audit finds principal delayed reporting administrator threat

AURORA – A school investigation has found that the principal of a suburban Denver high school waited up to an hour to report threats allegedly made by an armed administrator. Sent...

DATE: May 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Provider says medical cannabis sales trail enrollment growth

SANTA FE – Patient enrollment in New Mexico’s medical marijuana program grew at a fast clip in April. The New Mexico Department of Health says patient enrollment in the cannabis p...

DATE: May 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Closed New Mexico private prison may reopen to hold migrants

ESTANCIA, N.M. – A closed private prison in central New Mexico may reopen to hold immigrants being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Torrance County Comm...

DATE: May 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Ex-youth leader convicted of sexually assaulting 5 teens

DENVER – A former youth group leader in suburban Denver has been convicted of sexually assaulting five teenage boys. The Denver Post reports 55-year-old William Sexton was fo...

DATE: May 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado wedding plans disrupted by winter avalanche cleanup

ASPEN – Couples planning weddings at a Colorado scenic area need to change plans after officials moved back its opening date for avalanche cleanup. The Aspen Times reported Sat...

DATE: May 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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