
Judge Blocks Federal Oil, Gas Drilling Rules
The ruling means the already postponed rules might not take effect for years, even if they’re ultimately upheld.

United Flight From Aspen Makes Emergency Landing
The pilots indicated there was a mechanical problem with the right engine and they chose to shut it down.

Denver Cops Crack Down On Under Age Weed Sales
Police say seven employees of Denver retail marijuana stores face misdemeanor charges.

Senate OKs Deal For Denver VA Hospital; House Vote Expected
The measure approved Wednesday would allow the Veterans Affairs Department to shift the $625 million it needs to finish the hospital from other accounts within its budget.

Coal Mine Near Paonia Lays Off Nearly 100 Workers
Bowie Resource Partners says the job losses are a result of its suspended underground longwall mining operations.

Boulder To Revert Bike Lane To Car Traffic After Outcry
Councilwoman Mary Young says the public vitriol as a result of the right-sizing was so severe, that insults were so harsh, it was hard to sleep at night.

GOP Colorado State Legislator Neville To Run For US Senate
State Sen. Tim Neville says he’s running on a platform of opposing federal mandates on health care and education, among other issues.

Congress Close To VA Hospital Deal, Coffman Says
The U.S. House could wrap up an agreement soon to allow the VA to spend another $625 million to finish its over-budget hospital outside Denver.

New York Man Dies In Rock Climbing Fall In Boulder
Officials and family members say Angus Moloney was found dead Sunday morning below a rock formation in Boulder called the Fifth Pinnacle.

Should Ski Resorts Be Liable For Avalanches? Court Will Decide
Attorneys present arguments Tuesday in a case with potentially far-reaching implications for the state’s $3-billion-a-year ski industry.

EPA Doesn’t Expect Adverse Effects From Eldora Mine Leak
A mine near Eldora leaked 4,500 gallons of orange water into a creek last week.

Mount Evans Highway Scheduled To Close Oct. 5
State Highway 5 is scheduled to reopen the Friday before Memorial Day weekend, pending weather.

Rocky Mountain National Park To Raise Fees Thursday
The day use pass will cost $20 for vehicles and $10 per person entering the park on a bicycle.

Aspen Police Arrest Suspected Would-Be Party Crasher
Police say the man stole a credential and tried to get into an Aspen conference featuring former secretary of state Colin Powell.

NTSB: Pilot Didn’t Fully Prepare Before Deadly Copter Crash
Federal investigators say a helicopter crash that killed three people in Colorado last year likely stemmed from the pilot failing to see a power line or properly prepare for the flight.

Republican Debate Seating Draws Student Criticism
The student resolution called for a “drastic” increase in tickets for the university community, and said the school should pull its involvement if organizers refused.