Brenda Simmons hugs her horse Little Brother at her ranch in Granby late last month. Simmons and Little Brother have had stem cell therapy on their legs, preventing debilitating issues for both. (Andy Cross, The Denver Post)

Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers removed about 100 prairie dogs. (Courtesy Malia Reeves)

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1. THE HORSE FIX IS IN

The story of how researchers are using some horse sense to innovate stem cell joint therapies. Close to home, horses are leading humans into new territory, inspiring not only patients but researchers in regenerative therapies at Colorado State University in Fort Collins and the University of Colorado Hospital in Denver.

2. NOBLE TO CUT 100 ENERGY JOBS

Noble Energy, Colorado's second largest oil producer, said Tuesday that in the face of low prices it is reorganizing its operations cutting 100 jobs in Denver and Greeley.

3. 100 SEIZED PRAIRIE DOGS IN RODENT LIMBO

State wildlife agents and police officers seized about 100 prairie dogs from a Castle Rock woman's garage Tuesday morning, weeks after they were trapped at a controversial shopping mall development site.

4. POUNCED IN PRISON

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