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Charges for Dane in Colorado wildfire will likely be dropped
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Charges for Dane in Colorado wildfire will likely be dropped

February 14, 2022

A prosecutor says criminal charges will probably be dropped against the mentally ill Danish man, Jesper Joergensen, accused of starting the large 2018 Colorado wildfire. District Attorney Alonzo Payne didn’t…

Weekly planner for Feb. 14-18
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Weekly planner for Feb. 14-18

February 13, 2022

0123 calendarcca Information and agendas about local meetings: City of Durango: www.durangogov.org or call 375-5000. La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield: www.bayfieldgov.org or call 884-9544. Town…

New charges for Colorado clerk targeted in voting probe
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New charges for Colorado clerk targeted in voting probe

February 10, 2022

This booking photo provided by the Mesa County Sheriff's Department, shows Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters on Thursday in Grand Junction. Peters, who is under investigation by federal and state…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

February 10, 2022

Blotter lightscca La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday 5:58 a.m. Someone reported a stolen vehicle in the 200 block of Calle Brazo, near Ignacio. Tuesday 10:33 a.m. Someone reported a…

County to offer interpretation services for meetings
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County to offer interpretation services for meetings

February 9, 2022

La Plata County will now offer interpretation services for business and planning agenda meetings (where formal action is taken) upon request. County staff members will partner with Community Language Cooperative…

Split Colorado school board fires superintendent
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Split Colorado school board fires superintendent

February 7, 2022

Douglas County School District Superintendent Corey Wise listens to public comment at a Douglas County school board meeting. (Jessica Gibbs/Colorado Community Media)Jessica Gibbs/Colorado Community Media DENVER – Four new conservative…

Weekly planner for Feb. 7-11
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Weekly planner for Feb. 7-11

February 6, 2022

0123 calendarcca Information and agendas about local meetings: City of Durango: www.durangogov.org or call 375-5000. La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield: www.bayfieldgov.org or call 884-9544. Town…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

February 4, 2022

Blotter lightscca Durango Police Department Wednesday 11:14 a.m. A woman reportedly stabbed herself with a knife in the 600 block of Main Avenue. 8:28 p.m. Two women were reportedly fighting…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

February 2, 2022

Blotter lightscca Durango Police Department Tuesday 1:47 a.m. A man and a woman were reportedly fighting in the 20700 block of U.S. Highway 160. Monday 9:54 a.m. Two intoxicated men…

Denver ending indoor mask mandate as surge declines
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Denver ending indoor mask mandate as surge declines

February 1, 2022

DENVER – Denver will end its citywide mask mandate for businesses and indoor public places this week as the surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant declines. Denver…

Weekly planner for Jan. 31-Feb. 4
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Weekly planner for Jan. 31-Feb. 4

January 30, 2022

0123 calendarcca Information and agendas about local meetings: City of Durango: www.durangogov.org or call 375-5000. La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield: www.bayfieldgov.org or call 884-9544. Town…