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As housing crunch worsens, so does search for a place to store stuff

Wait lists growing for storage lockers in mountain communities

DATE: Jun 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Mudslides near burn area close portion of I-70 in Colorado

A portion of Interstate 70 in western Colorado was closed Monday after a series of mudslides triggered by rainfall over the weekend near where a wildfire burned last year. While eastbound la...

DATE: Jun 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

US judge: Rep. Boebert can block people on personal Twitter

DENVER (AP) — A federal judge ruled last week that Republican U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert does not have to unblock a former Democratic Colorado state lawmaker from her personal Twitter account.

DATE: Jun 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Weekly planner for June 28-July2

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: Jun 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Heavy snow could complicate Pikes Peak auto race

DENVER – A heavy summer snowfall forecast for Pikes Peak threatened to complicate one of the oldest auto races in the United States. The National Weather Service said heavy snow was expecte...

DATE: Jun 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado law seeks to help ex-inmates get firefighting jobs

DENVER – For $12 a day, Colorado prison inmates trained to fight wildfires stand alongside the state’s seasonal fire crews, battling some of the state’s most devastating wildfires. Through ...

DATE: Jun 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Money available for Colorado residents facing eviction

DENVER (AP) — A federal freeze on most evictions enacted last year is scheduled to expire July 31, after the Biden administration extended the date by a month. The moratorium, put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in September, was the only tool keeping millions of tenants in their homes. Many of them lost jobs during the coronavirus pandemic and had fallen months behind on their rent.

DATE: Jun 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado governor signs farmworker rights and wages law

DENVER – Thousands of immigrant farmworkers in Colorado will soon have state minimum wage, overtime and labor organizing rights under a bill signed into law Friday by Democratic Gov. Jared P...

DATE: Jun 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Thursday 10:26 a.m. A civil issue regarding stolen irrigation water was reported in the area of County Road 501. 1:48 p.m. A burglary was repor...

DATE: Jun 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Best bets this weekend in and around Durango

Best bets this weekend include Super Pride and Doo-Wah Riders. The 4 Corners Rainbow Youth Center will host Super Pride from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Buckley Park. Live music will be provide...

DATE: Jun 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Wife of Colorado political strategist missing in collapse

DENVER – The wife of a Democratic political strategist from Colorado is among those missing in the condo building that partially collapsed outside Miami. Michael Stratton told Denver’s KDVR-...

DATE: Jun 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday 3:44 p.m. Stolen mail was found in the area of County Road 245. 5:39 p.m. A three-vehicle crash occurred in the area of Highway 172...

DATE: Jun 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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

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...