Colorado secretary of state won’t allow Mesa County’s clerk to oversee upcoming election

Decision comes as Tina Peters is under investigation for involvement in leak of passwords

DATE: Aug 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Sunday 8:06 a.m. Raccoons were stuck in a dumpster in the 100 block of South Camino del Rio. 5:58 p.m. A window was broken in the 1400 block of West Thir...

DATE: Aug 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Western states face first federal water cuts

WASHINGTON – U.S. officials on Monday declared the first-ever water shortage from a river that serves 40 million people in the West, triggering cuts to some Arizona farmers next year amid a ...

DATE: Aug 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Sunday 8:06 a.m. Racoons were stuck in a dumpster in the 100 block of South Camino del Rio. 5:58 p.m. A window was broken in the 1400 block of West Third A...

DATE: Aug 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Weekly planner for Aug. 16-20

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 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

CU-Boulder team to compete in tunnel boring contest

BOULDER – There’s a running joke at Dan Wagner’s house about the DIY welding and construction shop he set up in his backyard. At random moments throughout the day, his roommates yell out “ee...

DATE: Aug 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 67 more COVID-19 cases, 1 new death

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation officials say the tribe continues to see a surge in new coronavirus cases and on Friday reported 67 new cases and one additional death. Health officials o...

DATE: Aug 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado freeway closed from mudslides, opens limited lanes

DENVER – The reopening of a vital Colorado interstate highway corridor blocked for weeks by mud and debris slides in a wildfire burn scar is set for Saturday, state transportation officials ...

DATE: Aug 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Public health emergency orders on Navajo Nation for COVID-19

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation officials say the tribe will return to “Orange Status” starting Monday because of a recent rise of COVID-19 cases. On Thursday, the Navajo Department of He...

DATE: Aug 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Best bets this weekend in and around Durango

Best bets this weekend include the Party at the Powerhouse and the Steppers “Fun-Raiser” Dance. The Powerhouse Science Center will host Party at the Powerhouse from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at th...

DATE: Aug 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado to offer COVID-19 testing for every student in state

Program helps isolate positive cases before outbreaks

DATE: Aug 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado’s redistricting to hit high gear with census data

DENVER – Colorado’s independent redistricting commissions finally received the U.S. census data they need Thursday to rush to completion their year-end mission: Crafting new congressional di...

DATE: Aug 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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