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The Coloradans charged in connection with Jan 6. Capitol attack

Suspects include an alleged militia leader, a geophysicist and a two-time Olympic champion

DATE: Aug 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

‘Serious breach’ of voting security reported in Mesa County

Colorado Secretary of State’s Office to investigate

DATE: Aug 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Remapping Colorado: Census data comes a few days early

Politicos and various groups try to influence redistricting behind the scenes

DATE: Aug 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

State seeks $116 million for cleanup along I-70 in Glenwood Canyon

It remains unclear when the heavily traveled route may reopen

DATE: Aug 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado man pleads guilty to role in US Capitol riot

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado man has pleaded guilty to his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol building that disrupted the certification of the presidential election.

DATE: Aug 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Can Colorado become the leader in industrial hemp?

Gov. Jared Polis wants to make state a hub for production

DATE: Aug 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado investigates posting of election system passwords

DENVER (AP) — Colorado state officials are investigating a county election office after passwords for its voting systems were posted online, the Secretary of State announced Monday.

DATE: Aug 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado husband accused of killing wife appears in court

SALIDA – Investigators on Monday provided glimpses of a troubled marriage between a Colorado woman who vanished on Mother’s Day 2020 and her husband, who is charged in her death after pleadi...

DATE: Aug 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado lawyers who filed election lawsuit must pay rivals’ fees

DENVER – A federal magistrate on Wednesday levied penalties against two Colorado attorneys for filing a class-action lawsuit that alleged the 2020 presidential election was stolen from Donal...

DATE: Aug 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Weekly planner for Aug. 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: Aug 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Glenwood Canyon closure will be a pain point for Colorado’s economy

Thousands of trucks delivering goods rely on corridor daily

DATE: Aug 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The mudslides that closed I-70 also muddied Hanging Lake’s crystal clear water

Hanging Lake’s pristine waters were spared from major damage last year when the Grizzly Creek fire engulfed the area surrounding the popular tourist destination, leaving only minor damage to...

DATE: Aug 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Durango Police Department chased and captured a pet kangaroo on Monday near East Second Avenue a...

Photos: A colorful carnival

Photos: DHS girls soccer advancesDemons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

Demons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

About a dozen cutbow trout thrown from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck

Durango High School baseball defeats Montrose 8-4 on Saturday

Photos: Senior day for Durango High School boys lacrosseDHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

DHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

Photos/video: Galloping alongThe Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

Photos: It’s all about sportsmanship at annual Bowker Games

Play ball: Demons in action at homeDurango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Durango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Photos: Hands Off! RallyAbout 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

About 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango