CARBONDALE, Colo. — The ID badge pinned to Maria Eloisa Duarte's jacket is an ordinary metal rectangle bearing her name above her title, "parent mentor." But for Duarte, it is a badge of honor. … more

Miles into the forest, away from towns and roads, cabins are waiting to house hikers."It's a place to base yourself out of during backcountry skiing or hiking," said Summit Huts Association director … more

DENVER — Days after a gunman entered a suburban Denver movie theater, killing 12 moviegoers and injuring 70 others, Gov. John Hickenlooper and Colorado health officials began talking about … more

BILLINGS, Mont. — A Montana judge said he fears he's done a "soul-wrenching injustice" to a man he freed from prison after 27 years, only to see him ordered back behind bars by a higher … more

BOISE, Idaho — Federal authorities in Idaho say they have arrested an Uzbekistan national on federal terrorism charges. Prosecutors says 30-year-old Fazliddin Kurbanov was arrested in Boise on … more

BOULDER, Colo. — Formal charges are expected to be filed Wednesday afternoon against two University of Colorado football players who allegedly knocked a man unconscious in a weekend brawl.CU … more

BILLINGS, Mont. — After less than two years of freedom, a Montana man was returned to custody Wednesday following a state Supreme Court ruling that could send him back to prison for the rest of … more

BUTTE — A 350-acre fire driven by strong winds destroyed at least five homes along with other structures about 4 miles southwest of Philipsburg. Fire information officer Cindy Super said Tuesday … more

COMMERCE CITY — Some Colorado schools will be required to provide breakfast to students after the first bell of the day under a proposal being signed into law. The proposal requires schools … more

CENTENNIAL — Prosecutors in the Colorado theater shootings have listed in court documents about 3,500 potential witnesses they could call during the trial of defendant James Holmes. The estimate … more