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Artificial intelligence tapped to fight Western wildfires

Lockheed Martin Space is working to generate on-the-ground conditions more quickly to predict a fire’s path

DATE: May 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Southern Colorado is being slammed by dust and wind. They’ll lessen Tuesday, but be back later this week

The tan haze is largely composed of debris from blowing in from northwest New Mexico

DATE: May 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Sunday 1:51 a.m. A man and a woman were fighting in the west 100 block of Eighth Street. 8:11 a.m. Someone reported finding blood somewhere at Brookside Mot...

DATE: May 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Identity of attorney should be public, secretary of state argues in Elbert County election security case

‘Forensic images’ stored in an undisclosed location with a ‘private attorney’

DATE: May 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado schools with ‘Thunderbird’ mascot set to get one-year reprieve from $25,000 monthly fines

About 24 schools were supposed to get rid of derogatory mascots by June

DATE: May 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

If a Colorado eagle nest falls in the forest – and the cameras are on – should anyone save it?

When wildlife biologists say, ‘Let nature handle it,’ there’s some explaining to do with an enthusiastic public

DATE: May 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Tina Peters visits Mar-a-Lago, where candidates flock seeking Trump’s endorsement

The travel was allowed by Mesa County prosecutors, who are pursuing felony charges against her

DATE: May 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Weekly planner for May 9-13

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...

DATE: May 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Ex-cop gets 5 years for rough arrest of woman with dementia

DENVER (AP) — A former Colorado police officer shown on body camera video roughly arresting a 73-year-old woman with dementia and later seen joking about it with colleagues was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison.

DATE: May 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Meet the three Democrats competing to flip Lauren Boebert’s seat in Congress

Candidates think incumbent’s controversy-filled first term could provide them an opportunity

DATE: May 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

High-stakes property tax battle ends dramatically as sides agree to embrace $700M reduction

Legislature will move forward with Senate Bill 238, which would reduce projected property tax increases by $700 million over the next two years, as is

DATE: May 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Best bets in and around Durango

The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is getting ready to kick off its summer season with its annual Narrow Gauge Day on Friday. The celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. a...

DATE: May 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photos: La Plata County Fair on Friday

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

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