Goats offered as alternative for clearing area of plutonium

A goat herder who has a college degree in weed sciences told federal wildlife officials that she could eliminate the need for a possible 700-acre controlled burn at the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge by turning her...

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CU women's basketball: Seniors lead Buffs to win against Arizona

In a season of frustration and inconsistency, the Colorado women's basketball team turned to its seniors to lead the way to a much-needed 81-69 victory Sunday against Arizona at the Coors Events Center.

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Seahawks QB Russell Wilson will visit Rangers again

Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson, who made a brief appearance last year at the team's complex, will do so again this spring.

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Poeltl Scores 14 Points, No. 11 Utah Crushes USC 67-39

Jakob Poeltl has 14 points and 9 rebounds, No. 11 Utah crushes USC 67-39

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BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - A goat herder who has a college degree in weed sciences told federal wildlife officials that she could eliminate the need for a possible 700-acre controlled burn at the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge by turning her goats loose there and eliminate concerns over spreading radioactive plutonium.

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Colorado State Patrol: GJ man, 22, dies in I-70 rollover

Grand Junction man, Devan Cruz-Carderea, 22, died at about 4 a.m. this morning after his pick up truck crashed on Interstate 70 in Garfield County, according to the Colorado State Patrol.

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Obituaries reported in the Jan. 29, 2015, Advocate

These obituaries were reported in the Jan. 29, 2015, Advocate: Jerry Jim Bainum, Verna Brown, Irene Volle Cain, Harold K. Gurtler, Mark Honeyman, James A. Kruse, Carol J. Munger, Emma Pishny, Evelyn Spencer, Robert D. Whitlinger Jr., Gerald Wempe, Robbie Joe Satterfield.

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Grund files for mayoral position

Carla Grund, currently a Ward 1 City Council member, was the lone person to throw her hat in the ring in the Marysville mayor’s race just before Tuesday’s filing deadline for the April 7 local election.

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Super Bowl stand-outs aren't usually the superstars

The Super Bowl - A place where previously under-appreciated grinders and contributors can make a name for themselves to the millions watching around the world - even if they don't win the MVP.

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GOLF: Laird leads as Tiger shoots 82 and misses the cut

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Rain wasn't the only thing that put a damper on the Phoenix Open on Friday.

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22-year-old Grand Junction man dies in rollover crash on I-70

A 22-year-old Grand Junction man died early Sunday morning after rolling his truck and being ejected from the vehicle on I-70 in Garfield County.

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Arts and entertainment briefs from Breckenridge, Frisco and beyond

Mark Schlaefer brings his delta blues to the Blue River Bistro on Monday, Feb. 2, and Wednesday, Feb. 4. Schlaefer writes personal acoustic blues about his life in the Colorado High Country.

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Russell Wilson plans to go back to spring training with Texas Rangers

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson plans to take a few more grounders and swings with the Texas Rangers again.

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Mother of 6 refused to terminate pregnancy after cancer diagnosis

A Colorado woman received great news earlier this month when she found out that both she and her baby are in good health despite a cancer diagnosis early on in her pregnancy.

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Oil drilling slows in Wyoming as prices drop

Oil drilling slows in Wyoming as prices drop (AP) — A plunge in oil prices has been accompanied by an exodus of RVs from the Wyoming State Fairgrounds, where fifth-wheels recently competed for spaces at one of the few campgrounds in the area. [...] oil field hands, accustomed to making top dollar over the past two years, contemplate moving to other fields like construction, where a pay cut is ...

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E-mail stirs 'fat shaming' controversy at Bryn Mawr College

Sometimes you just can't win for losing. Bryn Mawr College students are planning a demonstration this week to protest what some described as an insensitive e-mail sent to women with "elevated BMIs" - that is, a little overweight.

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CU-Boulder eyes 2 sites for proposed conference center

The University of Colorado is weighing the pros and cons of two potential locations for a proposed hotel and conference center that could host national events and community gatherings.

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Kaleb Whitby, crushed between semis, tells story of survival

Kaleb Whitby drove into the dense fog on the familiar and unremarkable stretch of Interstate 84 just east of Baker City about an hour before sunrise.

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Russell Wilson plans to go back to spring training with Texas Rangers

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson plans to take a few more grounders and swings with the Texas Rangers again.

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South Dakota State beats Air Force

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- South Dakota State (9-7, 2-1 WWC) closed out its final regular-season road trip Sunday afternoon with a 23-9 win over Air Force. SDSU picked up a pair of major decisions at 157 and 174 en route to the win.

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Decatur man’s 911 experience featured in NFL Super Bowl ad

Amid the comical multi-million dollar commercials that will be played during the Super Bowl tonight, the National Football League is sponsoring a public service ad to raise awareness about domestic violence.

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Colorado Mountain College Student Goes Missing In Leadville

A search is in progress for a missing student from Colorado Mountain College.

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With World Ski Championships Set To Start, Be Ready For Heavy I-70 Traffic

Traffic on Interstate 70 in the high country this month might get heavier than usual.

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US toddler fires gun, injures both parents

A 3-year-old boy has wounded both his parents after firing one bullet from his mother's handgun.

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UA basketball: Rockets recall Nick Johnson

Former UA guard has averaged 20.4 points in D-League.

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Growers don't see initial big bucks in medical pot

Central Florida commercial plant growers such as Kerry Herndon, Heather Zabinofsky and Bruce Knox expect fierce competition over who will legally grow medicalmarijuana in Florida.

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5 Things To Know At The Colorado Statehouse This Week

Colorado lawmakers have a packed fourth week of the 2015 legislative session.

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NL West Notes: Greinke, Rockies, Padres

You could say that Clint Barmes is something of a hipster. He signed his one-year, $1.6MM deal with the Padres on December 3rd – just before they became cool. “Being one of the earlier guys to sign over there, you … Continue reading →

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Group Of Colorado Travelers Find Optimism In Cuba

A group of travelers from the Boulder area have returned from Cuba with vivid impressions and guarded optimism.

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Wild horses being shot with contraceptive darts

Hunters in western Colorado are using darts to manage the fertility of wild horses.

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Lobo Men beat San Jose State by 26

ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE)- It is bitter sweet getting this win against San Jose State. It’s good for the Lobos to bounce back after that Wyoming lo…

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Mountain Town News Roundup: Mountain towns among energy prize semifinalists

PARK CITY, Utah — The clock is now ticking in Park City. The town and Summit County were recently named among the 50 semifinalists for the $5 million Georgetown University Energy Prize.

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HILLSBOROUGH: Rossi caps grid career with title

When Chris Rossi returned to his Hillsborough home for winter break, it was as an All-America, ECAC all-star and All-Northeast-10 Conference lineman.

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Growers don't see initial big bucks in medical pot

Central Florida commercial plant growers such as Kerry Herndon, Heather Zabinofsky and Bruce Knox expect fierce competition over who will legally grow medicalmarijuana in Florida.

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#VailLive: Photos from today on Vail, Beaver Creek Mountains

February 1, 2015 — Send your text, photo or video updates on weather, conditions and more from Vail and Beaver Creek mountains using #VailLive and #BCLive on Twitter or Instagram and see them published here on our live blog as well as tomorrow in the Vail Daily newspaper.

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Opening Ceremonies offer pomp, performance

EAGLE COUNTY — The party starts now. For the fourth time, the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships will be held on American soil. For the third time, skiing’s biannual celebration of its best and brightest will be held in the Vail Valley.

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Strauss: Principal: What I’ve learned about annual standardized testing

Congress is debating how to rewrite No Child Left Behind, and whether kids should take annual standardized tests for "accountability" purposes every year is a big issue. Here's a look at the issue.

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Why the War for Midsize Trucks Matters -- and Will the Tacoma Lose Its Top Spot?

Why the War for Midsize Trucks Matters -- and Will the Tacoma Lose Its Top Spot?

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This Governor Just Exposed Marijuana's Greatest Weakness

This Governor Just Exposed Marijuana's Greatest Weakness

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Longmont Man Allegedly Preyed On Young Out-Of-State Teenage Girls

A Longmont man was arrested on Friday night after allegedly receiving sexually explicit pictures from a 13-year-old girl in Nebraska.

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Trapp drops medical marijuana challenge

Residents cast their General Election votes at the University of Guam Calvo Field House in Mangilao on Nov. 4, 2014. In that election, voters approved the legal use of medical marijuana.

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Camping ban forces homeless to seek shelter elsewhere

A camping ban and a shortage of affordable housing are forcing people who are homeless into hidden camps throughout the Pikes Peak region.

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Winter storm warning continues

It's going to be a snowy Super Bowl Sunday in Southwestern Ontario. Environment Canada is advising people to avoid non-essential travel, as a developing winter storm packing 50 km/h winds and up to 25 cm of snow hits the Norfolk, Brant and Haldimand areas.

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Darts used to reduce wild horse numbers in western Colorado

Hunters in western Colorado are using darts to manage the fertility of wild horses.

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Are urban coyotes becoming more aggressive?

A San Diego woman's coyote bite raises issue of coyote aggression

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Fear and worry in Colorado's middle class lures politicos

Economists say faith that they can do better and willingness to work for it represent the common denominator in the equation of America's contemporary middle class.

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Higher home prices in Colorado should boost property taxes

Colorado's housing recovery is setting the stage for bigger property tax bills for homeowners next year and more revenues for local governments in many parts of the state.

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Happy 144th birthday, Longmont

Before there was a Longmont here, there was a Chicago-Colorado colony. And before there was a colony, there were three men who decided where to put what would become a city of 90,000. The three were a newspaper magnate, a businessman and a Chicago man with a rich aunt. From what historians can tell, the three filed the colony's certificate of organization on Feb. 1, 1871, and now, 144 years ...

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20 things to do today, Feb. 1, in Boulder County

In Randi Ganulin's "Vessels: Environmental Parables" series, pieces are composed of studio photographs layered with found photographs and drawn imagery fused together into what she calls a hybrid still life.

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WhiteWave Foods grows to crest

Unlatched from Dean Foods and two years removed from its initial public offering, WhiteWave Foods Co. has forged its own path in a way that has both the natural and organic industry and Wall Street taking notice.

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