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News Minute: Here is the latest Colorado news from The Associated Press

THORNTON, Colo. (AP) - A suburban Denver high school was evacuated this morning after reports that a man with a rifle was seen outside the building. Police say no gunman was found and there were no reports of gunfire at Thornton High School. Students were taken by bus to a nearby park & ride lot where they were met by their parents.

DENVER (AP) - A former Rhode Island mayor is bowing out of Colorado's governor's race. Stephen Laffey says he'll support former Congressman Tom Tancredo, who announced his intention to run on the Republican ticket yesterday. Laffey is the former mayor of Cranston, R.I.

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) - The National Weather Service has issued a red flag fire warning for southwest Colorado. The warning was issued today because of a forecast of high winds, low humidity and dry fuels. The weather is expected to continue into early next week.

DENVER (AP) - The Denver Nuggets are reportedly letting general manager Masai Ujiri (muh-SY' yoo-JEER'-ee) meet with the Toronto Raptors about their GM vacancy. Yahoo Sports reports the Raptors are prepared to offer Ujiri $3 million annually.

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