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Colorado seeks election hard drive copies in security probe

Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold filed a lawsuit on Thursday to compel a Republican elections clerk who says he…

February 19, 2022

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Navajo Nation maintains mask mandate as New Mexico drops it

The Navajo Nation is maintaining a mask mandate to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, even as the last of…

February 18, 2022

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Coloradans worried about water, wildfires and cost of living, new poll shows

Telephone and online interview polled 3,440 residents of eight Mountain West states

February 18, 2022

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The Blotter

Blotter lightscca Durango Police Department Wednesday 7:58 a.m. A man with blood on his hands was reportedly yelling in the…

February 17, 2022

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Most Colorado school districts ditch mask mandates

Decisions come amid steep decline in omicron wave

February 17, 2022

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Colorado ends crisis care protocol for hospital staffing

Dr. Rachel Herlihy, state epidemiologist, makes a point during a news conference about the state’s response to the spread of…

February 17, 2022

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Utah senator drops opposition, internment camp bill advances

A rebuilt watchtower stands at Camp Amache, on Jan. 18, 2015, the site of a former World War II-era Japanese-American…

February 16, 2022

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Colorado inmates say state is violating ban on forced work

DENVER – Two Colorado inmates who say they were pressured into working despite health concerns are suing the state’s prison…

February 16, 2022

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Megadrought in Colorado, rest of the Southwest, is worst in 1,200 years

Using tree ring data, researchers say climate change made conditions worse in last 22 years

February 16, 2022

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Man accused of lifting $25K dinosaur claw at Tucson gem show

TUCSON, Ariz. – A man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a fossilized dinosaur claw valued at $25,000 from a…

February 15, 2022

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Polis launches bid for second term as Colorado’s governor

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis speaks during the ceremony to officially reopen the Table Mesa store on Wednesday in Boulder. Polis…

February 15, 2022

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Secretary of State Jena Griswold adopts temporary Colorado election security rules

Changes come amid beaches with voting equipment in some counties

February 14, 2022

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Charges for Dane in Colorado wildfire will likely be dropped

A prosecutor says criminal charges will probably be dropped against the mentally ill Danish man, Jesper Joergensen, accused of starting…

February 14, 2022

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West’s megadrought worsens to driest in at least 1,200 years

Drought is now 5% drier than the old record from the 1500s

February 14, 2022

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Weekly planner for Feb. 14-18

0123 calendarcca 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…

February 13, 2022

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Wildfire worries dominate discussion of Rocky Flats refuge

At a Rocky Flats Stewardship Council meeting on Feb. 7, elected officials from communities surrounding the refuge came together to…

February 12, 2022

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Utah senator blocks internment camp designation, draws ire

A rebuilt watchtower stands at Camp Amache, on Jan. 18, 2015, the site of a former World War II-era Japanese-American…

February 11, 2022

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New charges for Colorado clerk targeted in voting probe

This booking photo provided by the Mesa County Sheriff's Department, shows Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters on Thursday in Grand…

February 10, 2022

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Colorado’s COVID-19 positivity, hospitalization rates drop, state officials say

861 people were hospitalized as of Wednesday, a decrease from more than 1,800 several weeks ago

February 10, 2022

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Polis backs crime-prevention package amid scrutiny from Republicans, some police groups

Public safety plan includes more than $113 million in funding

February 10, 2022

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Steve Fenberg selected as next president of the Colorado Senate

Boulder lawmaker will help steer the direction of the entire Legislature

February 10, 2022

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3rd Congressional District candidate enters race vowing to end daylight saving time

Scott Yates also focused on water, broadband access and economic issues

February 10, 2022

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The Blotter

Blotter lightscca La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday 5:58 a.m. Someone reported a stolen vehicle in the 200 block of…

February 10, 2022

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Colorado River Basin’s water forecast looked good in January; now everything has changed

Data collected from sensors recorded near- or record-low snowfall during last three weeks of January

February 9, 2022