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Police: Driver hits Fort Logan National Cemetery headstones

DENVER – Authorities in Colorado have launched an investigation after a woman drove her car into multiple headstones at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver on Memorial Day. The Denver Pol...

DATE: Jun 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Will unaffiliated voters re-elect U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert?

Democratic leaders ponder how to engage left-leaning, unaffiliated voters

DATE: Jun 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Mother bear euthanized after man attacked in Colorado

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Wildlife officials in Colorado have euthanized a mother bear after a man was attacked in his home. Colorado Parks and Wildlife said the homeowner noticed the door to his ...

DATE: Jun 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado deaths surged in 2020 because of COVID-19, other causes

DENVER – Almost 9,000 more people than usual died in Colorado in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic and other causes. COVID-19 either directly caused or was a contributing factor in 4,90...

DATE: May 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Thursday 7:05 a.m. Tools were stolen in the area of Mill Creek Court. 8:39 p.m. A campfire was reported near Vallecito Dam. 9:44 p.m. A br...

DATE: May 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Former Denver TV station guard pleads not guilty to murder

DENVER – A former television station security guard pleaded not guilty Friday to second-degree murder in the shooting of a pro-police demonstrator after protests in downtown Denver. Matthew ...

DATE: May 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Two Denver deputies with COVID-19 die in less than two weeks

DENVER – Two sheriff's deputies who contracted COVID-19 have died in less than two weeks. The Denver Sheriff’s Department announced the death of Deputy Daniel “Duke” Trujillo on Thursday. Th...

DATE: May 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado orders 87 oil and gas wells shut pending cleanup

DENVER – Colorado state authorities have ordered a Denver-based oil and gas firm to shut down 87 wells along the Front Range and clean up 29 of those locations after a series of spills and r...

DATE: May 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Best bets this weekend in and around Durango

Best bets this weekend include Iron Pony and the Wolfwood Benefit Concert. The Powerhouse Science Center will host an Iron Pony event from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the center, 1333 ...

DATE: May 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday 7:58 a.m. Theft was reported in the area of County Road 318. 7:38 p.m. Luggage was stolen at Durango-La Plata Airport. Tuesday ...

DATE: May 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Defense: Colorado school gunman was manipulated by friend

DENVER – A teen accused of killing a fellow student at his suburban Denver school in 2019 agreed to participate in the attack as long as it looked like he was pressured into participating an...

DATE: May 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Denver pays firefighter $100K after being secretly recorded

DENVER – A female firefighter in Colorado will receive $100,000 in a lawsuit settlement against the Denver Fire Department after a former fire department lieutenant placed a secret camera in...

DATE: May 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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...