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Grand Canyon University’s move to the Mountain West has been accelerated. Lopes to compete this fall

FILE – Grand Canyon mascot Thunder the Antelope, center, stands in the student section during the second half of an…

July 8, 2025

Two Silverton locals are professional trail builders

Michael Crockett proprietor of Anthrocene Contracting is removing timber and creating trail stairs out of it. (Courtesy of Anthrocene Contracting…

July 8, 2025

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Italy outraged at killing of police bloodhound, found dead after eating food laced with nails

This photo taken Jan. 11, 2025 in Taranto, southern Italy, and made available Tuesday, July 8, 2025, shows dog trainer…

July 8, 2025

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Historic train locomotive returns to Durango this winter

Engine No. 20 ran from Durango to Ridgway via Mancos, Dolores, Rico and Telluride for 35 years

July 8, 2025

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Greece shuts the Acropolis due to high temperatures

A tourist looks on as the Acropolis archaeological site, closed for four hours during a heat wave, in Athens, Tuesday,…

July 8, 2025

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Italy’s Bergamo airport suspends flights when a person dies after getting sucked into an engine

ROME (AP) — The airport in the northern Italian city of Bergamo briefly suspended flights Tuesday due to a runway…

July 8, 2025

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Kremlin calls transportation minister’s death ‘tragic’ but gives no clues about his apparent suicide

FILE – Transport Minister Roman Starovoit attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia,…

July 8, 2025

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Durango Adult Education Center braces for staff cuts

Nonprofit poised to lose 40% of its funding after passage of federal budget bill

July 8, 2025

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Suspect arrested in Pagosa Springs arson investigation

Local man in custody, facing felony charges

July 8, 2025

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Flags displayed on Durango’s Main Avenue to receive locks, lighting

New features help prevent mischief, better adhere to U.S. flag protocol

July 7, 2025

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Former ’16 and Pregnant’ star charged in man’s overdose death

ROME, Ga. (AP) — A woman who appeared on MTV’s “16 and Pregnant” was arrested Monday in Georgia on charges…

July 7, 2025

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Arizona State QB Leavitt and Texas Tech LB Rodriguez are preseason Big 12 players of year

FILE – Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) celebrates with teammates after the team's win in the Big 12 Conference…

July 7, 2025

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Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron says he’s leaving the band after nearly 30 years

AP Entertainment Writer (AP) — Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron said Monday that he’s leaving the band after nearly 30…

July 7, 2025

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Novak Djokovic’s 11-year-old son, Stefan, is getting Wimbledon players’ autographs. But not Dad’s

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after beating Australia's Alex de Minaur during a fourth round men's singles match at the Wimbledon…

July 7, 2025

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Russia’s transportation minister found dead in what officials say was an apparent suicide

Russian law enforcement agents carry the body of former Transportation Minister Roman Starovoit, who was found dead from a gunshot…

July 7, 2025

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Dennis Georgatos, a longtime sports writer for the AP and San Jose Mercury News, dies at age 70

Dennis Georgatos, a longtime sports writer for The Associated Press and the San Jose Mercury News and author of several…

July 7, 2025

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Israel and Hamas are inching toward a new ceasefire deal for Gaza. This is how it might look

An Israeli army APC moves along the border of the gaza strip in southern Israel, Sunday, July 6, 2025. (Photo/Ohad…

July 7, 2025

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One man’s quest to rank 38 hamburger joints in Durango area

‘Burgers are ingrained in America’s soul,’ Steve Harris says. ‘They’re comfort food’

July 7, 2025

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Bodies of all 7 missing people found at a California fireworks warehouse that exploded

ESPARTO, Calif. (AP) — Authorities in Northern California have found the bodies of all seven people missing since an explosion…

July 6, 2025

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Construction starts on new Head Start site near Durango Public Library

Building expected to open for child care in summer 2026

July 6, 2025

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From the Met to Durango

Fort Lewis College teams up with Indigenous artists, the Met to explore Southwest textile art

July 6, 2025

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Ozzy Osbourne says farewell to live performance with a hometown show for 40,000 fans

FILE – Ozzy Osbourne performs during the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony at the Alexander stadium in Birmingham, England, Monday, Aug.…

July 6, 2025

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Lenyn Sosa’s homer and 4 RBIs lead White Sox to 10-3 win over Rockies

Chicago White Sox's Lenyn Sosa gestures as he circles the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Colorado Rockies…

July 5, 2025

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Tropical Storm Chantal forecast to bring heavy rain to the Carolinas

This image provided by NOAA shows Tropical Storm Chantal forming off the coast of the Carolinas on Saturday, July 5,…

July 5, 2025