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2 hrs ago | WCHS-TV Charleston

W.Va. declares quarantine to protect walnut trees

The Department of Agriculture said Thursday that the quarantine went into effect May 20.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Colorado, West Virginia, West Virginia Government

8 hrs ago | The Mile High Report

Broncos owner Pat Bowlen honored with prestigious Community Enrichment Award

It is more common for Hall of Fame athletes to receive honors and accolades than give them.

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12 hrs ago | KREX

Local Officials Searching for Ways to Fund Highway Maintenance

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- Western Slope leaders are searching for answers to Colorado's growing road infrastructure problem.

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Wed May 22, 2013

CBS Local

State-Wide Initiative To Eat Healthy In Colorado, Uses Website & App

There's now an easier way to eat healthy in Colorado. It involves a website, a smartphone application, a unique state-wide initiative, and hundreds of restaurants are on board.

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Related Topix: Colorado, Life, Nutrition, Food

CBS Local

Eagle County School District Hires New Superintendent

As the state Legislature was nearing approval of significant changes to Iowa's public school system, the Iowa Department of Education director accepted a job Wednesday as superintendent of a Colorado school district.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Iowa, Colorado

CBS Local

Records Show Dangerous Parolees Downgraded Due To Budget Issues

Despite vehement denials by the Colorado Department of Parole, a CBS4 investigation has turned up numerous state records that show dangerous parolees were either removed from intensive supervised parole in the last five years or never placed on it in the first place due to budget squeezes in the parole division.

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The Gazette

Colorado parole director placed on leave

The man who was in charge of Colorado's parole division when the state's prisons chief was killed, allegedly by a parolee, was placed on paid administrative leave on Wednesday.

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Canada.com

Colorado governor delays execution of convicted killer, says it's unlikely he'll let it occur

This undated photo provided by the Colorado Department of Corrections shows Nathan Dunlap.

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Related Topix: Colorado, Denver, CO, US Governors, John Hickenlooper

Summit County Voice

Colorado: Gov. Hickenlooper temporarily blocks death penalty for convicted murderer Nathan Dunlap

Convicted murderer Nathan J. Dunlap got a temporary reprieve from the death penalty, as Colorado Gov.

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Related Topix: Death Penalty, Colorado, US Governors, John Hickenlooper, Prison

The Summit Daily News

Independence Pass to open Thursday

An oversized snow plow on the front of a powerful loader eats into the snowpack on Highway 82 about 2 miles from the summit of Independence Pass last week.

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Denver Westword

Marijuana training: What Colorado's new pot laws mean to you

Last November's passage of Amendment 64 was greeted with joy by many members of the cannabis community.

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Star999.com

17 Insurers Want To Play Ball In Colorado's Marketplace

Colorado became the latest state Wednesday to post proposed health insurance plans for its new online marketplace, which is slated begin enrolling people in coverage Oct.

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Related Topix: Colorado, Health Insurance, Health, Healthcare Law, Law, Greeley, CO

9NEWS

State: Better coordination for kids in need

The Department of Human Services and El Paso County hope to make it easier for children and teens in need of state services to get help.

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Related Topix: Kids, Family, Colorado

Denver Post

Colorado gubernatorial GOP primary getting crowded

At least five candidates are officially challenging Gov. John Hickenlooper in 2014 and another three are mulling whether to jump in the race .

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Related Topix: US Politics, Mark Udall, US News, US Senate, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Senator Mark Udall, Colorado, US Governors, John Hickenlooper

Post-gazette.com

Democrat Miller cruises to victory

Democrat Dan Miller of Mt. Lebanon easily defeated two other candidates in a special election for a state House seat in the South Hills.

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Tue May 21, 2013

Colorado State Publications Library

Beware of Telephone Scam

The Colorado Department of Revenue has posted an alert about a telephone scam in which callers claim to be from the department, telling potential victims that there is a warrant for their arrest for not paying taxes.

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Denver Westword

Hemp growing legal right now? No, says Colorado Department of Agriculture

That's a complicated question -- and one that the Colorado Department of Agriculture is trying to clear up in a statement issued this week: "Amendment 64 did not authorize the immediate cultivation of hemp.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Colorado, US Governors, John Hickenlooper

Rocky Mount Telegram

Group shares ideas for grilling

Firing up the grill is an American tradition. The farm families who produce the food so many people enjoy at backyard cookouts want to share some of their favorite grilling recipes, as well as an appreciation for how food gets from the farm to the table.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Recipes, Colorado, Pork, Meat, Agriculture, Science, Chicken

Denver Westword

Marijuana: 30 percent pot tax is reasonable and voters will pass it, activist says

Earlier today, we shared the thoughts of Sensible Colorado head Brian Vicente about the federal government's continued silence on Amendment 64 , the marijuana measure he co-authored. But we also asked Vicente's views about the newly passed but not yet signed marijuana laws spurred by A64, as well as the fear among lawmakers that Colorado voters ... (more)

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9NEWS

Hungry for a smoothie? Blend it up while burning calories

LiveWell Colorado is challenging Coloradoans this summer to get moving and to eat healthy.

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