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Friday, May 17, 2013  Most of Colorado's sheriffs say they are suing to block two gun-control laws scheduled to take effect this summer.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Colorado's newest state park is being dedicated Friday.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Two more conservative political groups in Colorado say they were targeted by the Internal Revenue Service to make it hard for them to get tax exemptions.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Gov. John Hickenlooper is ordering the Colorado Water Conservation Board to come up with a plan to support agriculture in rural Colorado.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Colorado will increase mental health services with walk-in crisis centers and a 24-hour hotline under a bill being signed by the governor.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Flags are flying at half-staff across Colorado in honor of a Parker Marine killed earlier this month in Afghanistan.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Denver International Airport is proposing one of the largest single purchases of public art in city history.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Prosecutors in the Colorado theater shootings say laws on insanity and the death penalty are constitutional and don't need any of the explanations requested by the defense.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Limits on a Colorado tax credit aimed at spurring economic growth in distressed areas have been put into place.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A spruce beetle infestation that has killed about 380,000 acres of trees on the Rio Grande National Forest is expected to cause quick runoffs from snowpack this year.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Thanks to support from Panera Bread, a group called "Wish for Wheels" is able to donate bikes to kids in the Denver and Colorado Springs areas.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A man who admitted stealing a bus in Keystone and driving off with its passengers is seeking a plea agreement.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The Colorado Board of Education is considering tougher guidelines for high school graduation.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A Colorado Parks and Wildlife ranger has been fined and demoted for using artificial light while poaching a trophy mule deer after legal hunting hours last October.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A teen accused of bringing an explosive device to his Lafayette high school could be charged as an adult.