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Durango Police Department Monday 12:24 p.m. A hit and run occurred in the 500 block of Wilson Gulch Drive. 1:29 p.m. A four-vehicle crash near the intersection of Sawyer Drive and So...

DATE: Oct 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Proposition II: State would keep tobacco, nicotine tax revenue it raises to fund preschool

The ballot measure would let Colorado keep nearly $24 million in existing tax revenue to pay for expanded preschool access. If it fails, tobacco and nicotine taxes would be cut.

DATE: Oct 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Oct. 6-8

Durango Police Department Sunday 1:29 a.m. A physical fight between two men in the 900 block of Main Avenue resulted in at least one arrest on suspicion of disorderly conduct. 2:04 p...

DATE: Oct 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Has the Fastest Known Time phenomenon run its course? Two Colorado ultra athletes are changing the conversation.

Lachlan Morton’s blistering traverse of the 2,670-mile Tour Divide shattered the speed record, but a film crew following in his wake kept him out of the book

DATE: Oct 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado leaders and members of Jewish and Palestinian community react following Hamas attack on Israel

Conflict broke out in the Middle East following a deadly surprise attack on Israel from the Gaza militant group Hamas on Saturday. Reports from Israel and Palestine officials say hundreds ha...

DATE: Oct 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Human-moose conflicts are on the rise in Colorado. Who is to blame — humans or moose?

Following four incidents where people were injured by moose in recent months, should wildlife managers take a closer look at population numbers?

DATE: Oct 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Ouray Ice Park, once the gold standard for free recreation on private land, caught up in liability concerns

City, private landowner and nonprofit operator of park negotiating new partnership

DATE: Oct 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado funeral home with ‘green’ burials under investigation after improperly stored bodies found

PENROSE – Authorities in Colorado said Thursday they were investigating the improper storage of human remains at a funeral home that performs “green” burials without embalming chemicals or m...

DATE: Oct 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

What we learned from Colorado’s governor — including his position on some hot-button issues — at SunFest

Jared Polis talked about everything from affordable housing to passenger rail to water conservation when he appeared at the inaugural Colorado Sun festival convening the state’s civic and cultural leaders

DATE: Oct 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

An old-fashioned newspaper war inspired by modern politics is raging in Westcliffe and dividing readers

While many Colorado communities are losing their local newspapers, Custer County readers are divided between a traditional, 100-year-old paper and a right-wing newcomer

DATE: Oct 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Sunday 1:11 a.m. A person in the 1400 block of East Third Avenue was arrested on suspicion of possession. 3:01 a.m. A person in the 1100 block of Goeglein G...

DATE: Oct 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Lawsuit targets new Colorado Parks and Wildlife regulations for State Wildlife Areas

Animal advocacy groups argue the new regulations for more than 350 State Wildlife Areas offer special treatment for hunters and anglers with increased prohibitions on non-wildlife related recreation

DATE: Oct 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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