Good afternoon. Here's a look at how AP’s news coverage is shaping up in the Rockies. Questions about coverage plans are welcome and should be directed to:

The Denver AP Bureau at 303-825-0123 or apdenver@ap.org

The Cheyenne AP Bureau at 307-632-9351 or apcheyenne@ap.org

The Helena AP Bureau at 406-442-7440 or apmontana@ap.org

Rockies News Editor Matt Volz can be reached at 406-442-7440 or mvolz@ap.org.

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All times are Mountain.

Some TV and radio stations will receive broadcast versions of the stories below, along with all updates.

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COLORADO:

HEMP FARMING:

Hemp growers in Maine are concerned that new rules governing the crop could hold back the growth of an industry that is already the largest in New England. States around the country are grappling with the changing legal landscape surrounding hemp since the 2018 Farm Bill directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture to create national regulations for the product of the plant. The popularity of products made from hemp-derived cannabidiol, or CBD, has fueled the growth. By Patrick Whittle. SENT: 615 words.

IN BRIEF:

OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING-LAKEWOOD — Police officers in suburban Denver said they shot and killed a man suspected of bank robbery after a two-hour standoff at a motel in Wheat Ridge.

OFFICER SHOT-COLORADO SPRINGS — A Colorado Springs police officer was shot and injured during a traffic stop and the suspect is being sought, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said Sunday.

OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING-DEATH — A fatal officer-involved shooting shut down Interstate 70 in western Colorado for several hours.

MULTIPLE SHOT-COLORADO — Three juveniles and two adults were shot and wounded at an apartment complex in Colorado, police said early Sunday.

SPORTS:

CLIPPERS-NUGGETS

DENVER — The Denver Nuggets face a Los Angeles Clippers squad that's without Paul George on Sunday. Denver is coming off a loss to the struggling Cleveland Cavaliers the night before. By Pat Graham. UPCOMING: 650 words, photos. Game time is 8 p.m. ET.

UTAH-COLORADO

BOULDER, Colo. — The 25th-ranked Colorado Buffaloes (12-3, 1-1 Pac-12) host the Utah Utes (10-4, 1-1) Sunday at the CU Events Center. By Arnie Stapleton. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.

UCLA-COLORADO

BOULDER, Colo. — Michaela Onyenwere scored 19 points and grabbed seven rebounds and the eighth-ranked UCLA Bruins survived a frenetic comeback by Colorado for a 65-62 victory over the Buffaloes on Sunday. The Bruins (16-0, 5-0 Pac-12) led by 25 in the third quarter but sweated out the victory. By Arnie Stapleton. SENT: 320 words, box.

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MONTANA:

DRAFT HORSE SANCTUARY

LIVINGSTON — When Deborah Derr enters the pasture, she’s immediately flanked by two massive draft horses looking for attention. She knows the exact spot to scratch one’s belly. Another tugs at her sleeve, impatient for affection. She gives the horse, Bentley, a quick peck and tells him he’s being sweet. “He used to be a nipper, he didn’t want to be touched,” Derr said. Not wanting to be touched is a fairly common characteristic among the horses that come to the United in Light Draft Horse Sanctuary, Derr said. She founded the nonprofit 16 years ago and has learned that if a horse is hesitant around people, there’s a reason. By Shaylee Ragar, Bozeman Daily Chronicle. SENT: 470 words, photos.

IN BRIEF:

MONTANA PLANE CRASH — A small airplane crashed near Billings, and there were “no signs of life” in the wreckage, Yellowstone County officials said Sunday.

OF MONTANA INTEREST:

HEMP FARMING:

Hemp growers in Maine are concerned that new rules governing the crop could hold back the growth of an industry that is already the largest in New England. States around the country are grappling with the changing legal landscape surrounding hemp since the 2018 Farm Bill directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture to create national regulations for the product of the plant. The popularity of products made from hemp-derived cannabidiol, or CBD, has fueled the growth. By Patrick Whittle. SENT: 615 words.

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WYOMING:

DRAFT HORSE SANCTUARY

LIVINGSTON — When Deborah Derr enters the pasture, she’s immediately flanked by two massive draft horses looking for attention. She knows the exact spot to scratch one’s belly. Another tugs at her sleeve, impatient for affection. She gives the horse, Bentley, a quick peck and tells him he’s being sweet. “He used to be a nipper, he didn’t want to be touched,” Derr said. Not wanting to be touched is a fairly common characteristic among the horses that come to the United in Light Draft Horse Sanctuary, Derr said. She founded the nonprofit 16 years ago and has learned that if a horse is hesitant around people, there’s a reason. By Shaylee Ragar, Bozeman Daily Chronicle. SENT: 470 words, photos.

DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS

CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Democratic Party has announced changes to its April caucuses to allow greater participation from those who don't attend the gatherings. Until now, people who voted in the Democratic caucuses by mail had to request a ballot and could vote for only one candidate. If their candidate did not receive 15% of the vote, they had no option to cast a second-round ballot like people attending caucuses could. SENT: 210 words.

IN BRIEF:

MONTANA PLANE CRASH — A small airplane crashed near Billings, and there were “no signs of life” in the wreckage, Yellowstone County officials said Sunday.

SPORTS:

CLIPPERS-NUGGETS

DENVER — The Denver Nuggets face a Los Angeles Clippers squad that's without Paul George on Sunday. Denver is coming off a loss to the struggling Cleveland Cavaliers the night before. By Pat Graham. UPCOMING: 650 words, photos. Game time is 8 p.m. ET.

UTAH-COLORADO

BOULDER, Colo. — The 25th-ranked Colorado Buffaloes (12-3, 1-1 Pac-12) host the Utah Utes (10-4, 1-1) Sunday at the CU Events Center. By Arnie Stapleton. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.

UCLA-COLORADO

BOULDER, Colo. — Michaela Onyenwere scored 19 points and grabbed seven rebounds and the eighth-ranked UCLA Bruins survived a frenetic comeback by Colorado for a 65-62 victory over the Buffaloes on Sunday. The Bruins (16-0, 5-0 Pac-12) led by 25 in the third quarter but sweated out the victory. By Arnie Stapleton. SENT: 320 words, box.

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