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Gov. Jared Polis would commute sentences if state lawmakers pass death penalty ban

Democratic Gov. Jared Polis said Wednesday if lawmakers pass a proposal to end the state’s death penalty, he’ll commute the sentence of convicted murderer Nathan Dunlap to life in prison. ...

DATE: Feb 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Kate Greenberg, Colorado’s new ag commissioner, talks climate change and mental health in rural America

31-year-old takes the helm a time when water scarcity and economics pose major challenges to western farmers

DATE: Feb 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico nets record revenues from oil production

ALBUQUERQUE – A surge in oil production has resulted in record revenues for state government coffers and public education. But industry officials cautioned Tuesday that regulatory certainty ...

DATE: Feb 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

What’s more dangerous: Skiing or hiking?

In Colorado, that’s a tough question

DATE: Feb 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Talks between striking Denver teachers, officials progress

DENVER – The union representing striking Denver teachers and school officials made progress Wednesday as they tried to reach a deal and end a three-day walkout. By mid-afternoon, ...

DATE: Feb 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

No escape? El Chapo likely off to ‘prison of all prisons’ in Colorado

NEW YORK – In the world of corrections, there are inmates who pose security risks, and then there’s “El Chapo.” Drug lord Joaquin Guzman has an unparalleled record of jailbreaks, ...

DATE: Feb 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado woman charged in fatal Nebraska crash

OSHKOSH, Neb. – A Colorado woman has been charged with manslaughter for the death of her passenger when her pickup truck crashed in the Nebraska Panhandle. Garden County Court rec...

DATE: Feb 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

311 migrants arrested at New Mexico border crossing

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. â€“ Federal border authorities say more migrants have been arrested after illegally crossing into the United States, marking the second wave of 300 people or more to arriv...

DATE: Feb 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

23-year-old giraffe named Masika dies at Denver Zoo

DENVER – Denver Zoo officials say a 23-year-old giraffe was humanely euthanized after years of health problems. KUSA-TV reports the zoo announced Tuesday the death of the reticula...

DATE: Feb 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado Democrats push changes to presidential electors

Measure would make state join popular vote compact

DATE: Feb 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Mexican wolves caught in traps in New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The death of a Mexican gray wolf and injuries to another prompted environmentalists on Tuesday to call on New Mexico lawmakers to ban trapping on public land. ...

DATE: Feb 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Yabba dabba adieu: ‘Flintstones’ theme park has been sold

WILLIAMS, Ariz. – A theme park near the Grand Canyon designed around the “Flintstones” cartoon will now be strictly for the birds. The Arizona Daily Sun reported this week that...

DATE: Feb 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News