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Ice boats offer thrills of sailing ‘hard water’ in Colorado

DILLON (AP) – A few winters ago on the frozen shore of Dillon Reservoir, Dan Burnett was surprised to meet a sailing all-star, Buddy Melges, whom Burnett learned was on a family skiing trip ...

DATE: Feb 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Victim of Vail avalanche identified

VAIL – The skier who died in an avalanche in Colorado this week has been identified as 41-year-old John Kuo, the Eagle County Coroner’s Office said Friday. Kuo had been skiing at ...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado changes COVID-19 dial for public health orders

DENVER – Colorado will use an updated COVID-19 dial that allows counties to move between public health restriction levels more swiftly, officials said Friday. “When disease transm...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado’s Judicial Department denies silencing allegations

DENVER – The Colorado Judicial Department has said that allegations of a $2.5 million contract given to a former department employee to prevent her from filing a sexual discrimination lawsui...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Wild horse hit, killed along highway near Navajo Nation

GALLUP, N.M. – Authorities and residents on the Navajo Nation have raised concerns about a herd of wild horses that have been grazing along a highway for several days before one was fatally ...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico Legislature considers college tuition funding

SANTA FE – State senators are considering a bill to provide $30 million in subsidies for attendees of two-year colleges and a pilot program to help college dropouts finish their degrees. ...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation hosting a memorial for late tribal president

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation will host a memorial event to honor the memory of former tribal president Albert Hale. Tribal officials say the 70-year-old Hale died Tuesda...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Judge weighs dropping charges against Dane over wildfire

DENVER – With no viable option remaining for trying a mentally ill Danish man accused of starting a large Colorado wildfire in 2018, a judge said Thursday he will rule next week on whether t...

DATE: Feb 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Police: Man shot assisted living worker to stop ‘thievery’

DENVER – A 95-year-old Colorado man accused of shooting and killing a maintenance worker at his assisted living center told police he was tired of staff members stealing money from him and d...

DATE: Feb 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 110 new COVID-19 cases, nine more deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. â€“ Navajo Nation health officials on Thursday reported 110 new COVID-19 cases and nine more deaths. The latest numbers raised the totals to 28,668 cases and 1,...

DATE: Feb 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico teachers union opposes extending school year

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s largest teachers union is opposing legislation that would extend the school year to make up for learning that was lost during the coronavirus pandemic. Chi...

DATE: Feb 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Cowboys for Trump leader appeals for pretrial release

SANTA FE – Jailed Cowboys for Trump founder Couy Griffin is seeking a second judge’s opinion about whether he must remain incarcerated pending trial in connection with the siege of the U.S. ...

DATE: Feb 4, 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...