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New Mexico and Colorado make list of finalists for prestigious world travel award.

A consumer-focused report from Colorado Public Interest Research Group (CoPIRG) highlights which airlines end up with the most complaints from passengers. It includes everything from lost baggage to canceled flights.

An Associated Press analysis of an aviation safety database reveals that drones last year accounted for nearly two-thirds of reported near midair collisions involving commercial aircraft taking off and landing at major U.S. airports. Over the last decade, a majority of such incidents involved drones.

The worst part of a trip to the mountains is often sitting on I-70, waiting for traffic to start moving again. But a retired train conductor – who conducted the Winter Park Ski train – has a plan that, he says, would clear up congestion. It involves getting semi-trucks off the highway and onto railroad cars to make the trip across the Rockies.

Colorado artist Detour is known for his colorful murals all around Denver. But his latest canvas is Concourse B at Denver International Airport. He talks about his new project – and the 183 pieces of luggage he used in it – on today’s In The NoCo.

Background music is no longer an afterthought at many airports. Some are hiring local musicians and carefully curating playlists to help lighten travelers' moods.

Denver International Airport has already seen a record-setting passenger travel season this summer and projects new highs this Labor Day weekend.

Forbes released a list of the most expensive cities to visit, and three Mountain West cities made the top 10: Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, and Albuquerque.

According to GasBuddy, the average price of gas in the U.S. is $3.56 for a gallon of unleaded gas. In the Mountain West, you'll see prices range from $3.30 in New Mexico to $4.31 in Nevada.

Northern Colorado Regional Airport announced late last week that a U.S Customs and Border Protection office is nearly ready to open at its Discovery Air complex. Chris Wood, editor and publisher of BizWest, joined us to discuss.