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Crews report some progress on New Mexico wildfire

Fire area reaches 56 square miles

Colorado governor vetoes marijuana ‘tasting rooms’ proposal

DENVER — Colorado’s governor has vetoed a bill to allow marijuana retailers to set up “tasting rooms” where consumers could legally vape or eat edible pot products. Gov. John Hick...

Wildfire jumps, closes state highway in northern New Mexico

CIMARRON, N.M. — A wildfire raced across a swath of tinder-dry forest in northeastern New Mexico on Friday, sending up a thick plume of smoke that forced residents to flee their homes as hea...

Body of kayaker recovered from Southwest Colorado reservoir

TELLURIDE – The body of a kayaker who went missing in a reservoir in Southwest Colorado has been found. The San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office says the body of the 21-year-old Nor...

Colorado Mesa University plans teaching hotel for campus

GRAND JUNCTION – Colorado Mesa University officials are planning to construct a $15.7 million campus hotel that will serve as a training facility for the hospitality and culinary programs. ...

Aspen elects to increase fines in wildlife harassment ordinance

ASPEN – Aspen City Council agreed to more than double the proposed fines in a new city wildlife harassment ordinance brought forward by the Aspen Police Department. The Aspen Time...

Agriculture secretary visiting Colorado on four-state tour

DENVER – U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is visiting Colorado as part of a tour highlighting Trump administration priorities on support for farmers and food stamps. The fo...

3 gang members head to prison for crimes on Navajo Nation

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Three northern Arizona residents are going to prison for their roles in a criminal street gang that authorities say is responsible for at least three murders on the Navajo...

Colorado River flow peaking early, at historically low level

GRAND JUNCTION — The Colorado River’s peak flows are arriving early this spring and at one of the lowest levels recorded. The Daily Sentinel reports that peak flows are expected S...

Help wanted – desperately – as applicants become scarce

AURORA, Colo. — In a country in the midst of sustained economic growth, Colorado has been ahead of the pack. Month after month of an expanding economy has resulted in some pretty good times ...

Arizona museum explores cultural significance of Route 66

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Tens of thousands of people visit the Arizona Route 66 Museum each year, aiming to get a feel for what it was like to take the old highway route that crossed eight states to...

Man indicted in teen’s fatal beating is found dead in jail

Mother also faces charges in son’s brutal beating