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Trump: America’s in crisis – and he’ll fix it ‘fast’

CLEVELAND – Declaring America in crisis, Donald Trump pledged to cheering Republicans and still-skeptical voters Thursday night that as president he will restore the safety they fear they’re...

DATE: Jul 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Ted Cruz booed lustily

Texas senator refuses to endorse Donald Trump

DATE: Jul 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Pence tries to unite at convention

CLEVELAND – Delegates at the Republican National Convention thunderously booed Ted Cruz for refusing to endorse Donald Trump Wednesday – clouding an evening intended to highlight vice presid...

DATE: Jul 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Colorado delegates back Cruz over Trump

Symbolic gesture may foreshadow troubles for GOP

DATE: Jul 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trump triumphs as GOP nominee

Mogul completes stunning climb

DATE: Jul 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Colorado Democrats work to unite around Clinton

With Sanders’ endorsement, party leaders hope to bridge divides

DATE: Jul 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trump’s slogan target of satire by minority groups

One suggestion: Make America Mexico Again

DATE: Jul 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Colorado voters could face a crowded ballot this fall

DENVER – It’s petition-gathering season, when proponents and the firms they hire to collect signatures gather outside grocery stores, churches and on pedestrian malls, asking Colorado voters...

DATE: Jul 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Green Party Senate candidate: Voters seek ‘moral integrity’

At Durango gathering, Green Party’s Arn Menconi says U.S. should open arms to refugees

DATE: Jul 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Analysis: Are Republicans doomed in Colorado Senate race?

Democrats cheer victory of conservative Darryl Glenn

DATE: Jun 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Primary election: Darryl Glenn wins in GOP Senate race

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DATE: Jun 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trump lashes out at Elizabeth Warren

Many Republicans were hopeful last week that Donald Trump would finally pivot to become a calmer, less bombastic presidential candidate. On Monday, the presumptive GOP presidentia...

DATE: Jun 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening