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‘South Park’ targets federal takeover of DC police in latest episode

FILE – "South Park" creators Matt Stone, left, and Trey Parker speak at Ubisoft's E3 2015 Conference at the Orpheum…

August 20, 2025

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Colorado Bureau of Investigation agents to use Montezuma County shooting range

Commissioners vote on a contract for range run by Sheriff’s Office

August 20, 2025

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Residents on County Road 38 west of Stoner Mesa Fire asked to prepare for evacuation

Western edge of 9,400-acre fire increases with a spot fire jumping over Stoner Mesa Trail

August 20, 2025

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Man’s body found on side of road northeast of Durango

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office releases few details

August 20, 2025

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What to know about the Menendez brothers’ parole hearings

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lyle and Erik Menendez are scheduled to face separate parole hearings beginning Thursday in California and…

August 20, 2025

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Avalanche add depth at forward by signing Victor Olofsson to a 1-year deal

FILE – Vegas Golden Knights right wing Victor Olofsson shoots against Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood in a shootout in…

August 20, 2025

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US-led coalition captures a senior Islamic State member in Syria

BEIRUT (AP) — A U.S.-led coalition captured a senior member of the Islamic State group in northwest Syria on Wednesday,…

August 20, 2025

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From summer to studying: school is back in session

Needham Elementary students share favorite part of summer, returning to the classroom

August 20, 2025

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A sign of the times: La Plata County residents thank firefighters for saving homes

172 Fire might be smaller than others, ‘but it was big to us’

August 19, 2025

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Highway closures to occur between Durango and Silverton at the end of this month

Section of road will be closed from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for several days

August 19, 2025

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Photos: Hot bear

A bear in a tree pants in the hot afternoon heat on Aug. 13, as it looks for more shade…

August 19, 2025

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ICE ramps up enforcement in Four Corners

Agents break car windows in Aztec, seen making arrests near Durango courthouse

August 19, 2025

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Dog hiding in Walmart produce ran into store from outside, company spokesperson says

Owner and status of animal unknown, according to corporation

August 19, 2025

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U.S. appeals court blocks New Mexico’s 7-day waiting period on gun purchases

The restrictions were to ensure more time for federal background checks

August 19, 2025

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Blue Ridge Fire near Forest Lakes subdivision is fully extinguished

Evacuation, pre-evacuation notices lifted for all residents

August 19, 2025

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Singer Tamar Braxton says she ‘almost died’ in weekend accident

FILE – Tamar Braxton arrives at the BET Awards on June 26, 2022, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.…

August 19, 2025

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Milan Lucic, 37, who last played in 2023, gets a tryout with the Blues

FILE – Boston Bruins left wing Milan Lucic (17) skates during a hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in Boston.…

August 19, 2025

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Temperatures hit 90s in Southwest Colorado, but it’s not a ‘heat wave’

Warm weather expected through week in Cortez, Durango and Pagosa Springs

August 19, 2025

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Swiss watchmaker Swatch apologizes for ad showing gesture seen as racist

FILE – The logo of Swiss watchmaker "Swatch" is pictured on the Champs Elysees Avenue in Paris, France, Wednesday, Sept.…

August 19, 2025

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When state budget boomed, Colorado cut taxes. Now it’s paying the price

‘We do these short-sighted things, because some groups want to shrink government,’ Bell Policy Center president says

August 19, 2025

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Dog filmed inside Durango Walmart pulled from produce shelves

Pets are not service animals, training expert says

August 19, 2025

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Five vaccinations required for Colorado K-12 students

‘It keeps children from catching and spreading diseases,’ Durango School District spokeswoman says

August 19, 2025

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Increased activity expected for Stoner Mesa Fire; community meeting to be held in Dolores

Fire’s reach expands to over 8,500 acres

August 18, 2025

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Photo: Stella stays cool with spritz from spray bottle

Ana Pacheco keeps Stella, her 5-year-old Great Dane, cool Monday on Main Avenue with a spray bottle. Pacheco and Stella…

August 18, 2025