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A worker toils on townhomes under construction off Pearl Street in Boulder. After booming population growth over the past decade, Colorado will gain an eighth U.S. House seat after the release of new U.S. Census Bureau data on Monday.

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A COVID-19 test kit. New Mexico Public Education Department announced schools will begin a testing program.

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Marcus Appleton, RN/clinical educator, prepares to administer a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Students 16 and older will be given priority for registration for the vaccine during the week of May 3-8.

Andy Colwell/Special to The Colorado Sun, file

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House Bill 1243 in the Colorado Legislature would change and broaden the source of funding to pay for gray wolf reintroduction. Reintroduction was approved by voters in November.

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Senior centers in Montezuma County have reopened to indoor dining. In Cortez, diners visit with friends they have not seen in a while.

Erika Alvero/Special to The Journal



Grace Hatifeld sits with her parents and younger sisters after signing to play college basketball at Hastings College.

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Grace Hatfield signs a National Letter of Intent to compete at Hastings College as Dove Creek head coach Julie Kibel, parents Jonce and Jennifer Hatfield, and Dove Creek High School Principal Shane Baughman look on.

Erika Alvero/Special to The Journal

M-CHS senior Grace Olsen sets the ball for a teammate during her team’s three-set victory over Dove Creek on Thursday night.