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Colorado governor signs executive order to curb teen vaping

DENVER – Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has signed an executive order intending to crack down on e-cigarette use by teenagers. The Denver Post reports the Democratic governor’s o...

Air Force mascot falcon improving after injury at West Point

The Associated Press AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – An Air Force falcon injured at West Point during an apparent prank before Saturday’s annual rivalry game between the two service ac...

Country sees high number of Native American candidates

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Deb Haaland is not the first Native American woman to run for Congress, but she could be one of the first elected Tuesday. More than 100 Native Americans are se...

University of New Mexico project works to save Zuni language

ALBUQUERQUE – The University of New Mexico Libraries is working to preserve the Zuni language as part of a new digital initiative. The school recently announced it has digitized b...

Exhibit to honor Latino U.S. Medal of Honor recipients

ALBUQUERQUE – A new exhibit recognizing the six Hispanic Congressional Medal of Honor recipients with New Mexico connections is set to open. The National Hispanic Cultural Center ...

US again backs off plan for drilling on Colorado public land

DENVER – The Trump administration is again shelving plans to allow oil and gas drilling on public land in Colorado after complaints from state officials and activists. The U.S. Bu...

Judge: New Mexico’s medical pot plant limit is arbitrary

ALBUQUERQUE – In a big win for medical marijuana producers in New Mexico, a district judge says a state-imposed limit on the number of plants they can grow as part of their licensed operatio...

New Mexico commission rejects community solar project

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission has rejected a proposal to build a community solar project in Dona Ana County. The Las Cruces Sun-News reports the c...

Fraternity orders shutdown of Boulder chapter

DENVER – The national office of a fraternity has ordered the shutdown of its chapter in Boulder after five University of Colorado students told police they believe they were drugged while at...

Defense contractor Capco lays off 37 workers

GRAND JUNCTION – A Colorado defense contractor has laid off 37 employees. The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel reports a spokeswoman for Grand Junction contractor Capco Inc, which co...

First 4 veterans buried in Pikes Peak National Cemetery

COLORADO SPRINGS – The remains of four veterans were buried in Colorado Springs, marking the official opening of the Pikes Peak National Cemetery. The Gazette reports the cremated...

International balloon fiesta draws fewer visits in 2018

ALBUQUERQUE – Organizers of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta say an estimated 886,000 visits were logged this year and the event attracted more than 660 registered balloons from ...