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Return of Rocktober

DENVER – Even for a storied franchise like the Los Angeles Dodgers, this was a season for the ages. Already forgotten. Corey Seager had three hits to break out of a fun...

DATE: Oct 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

The new sultan of swat: Giancarlo Stanton’s year won’t be forgotten

MIAMI – In the Year of the Homer, Giancarlo Stanton had the most out of everyone. More than anyone in a long time, too. The Miami Marlins’ slugger led the majors with 5...

DATE: Oct 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Rockies lose to Dodgers, still clinch postseason spot

Dodgers claim home field advantage through playoffs

DATE: Sep 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Rockies clinch playoff berth with Brewers loss

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies sprayed soda around the clubhouse and even did a bit of dancing after clinching their first postseason berth since 2009. Then, they had to go play a ...

DATE: Sep 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Playoff-chasing Rockies homer 4 times, blast Dodgers

Blackmon makes MLB history

DATE: Sep 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Ian Desmond, Trevor Story lead playoff-chasing Rockies over Marlins

DENVER — Nolan Arenado was intentionally walked twice by Miami to face the cleanup hitter, Trevor Story . On both occasions, Story delivered. He relishes having the big moment in ...

DATE: Sep 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Tyler Anderson goes 7 strong innings, Rockies beat Marlins

Rockies maintain hold of wild card spot

DATE: Sep 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Miguel Rojas has 4 RBIs as Marlins beat playoff-hopeful Rockies

DENVER – The Miami Marlins are reduced to the role of spoiler in the Colorado Rockies’ playoff chase. Good thing for Milwaukee and St. Louis, they’ve embraced it. Migue...

DATE: Sep 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Chacin, Padres shut down Rockies 5-0 on combined 5-hitter

SAN DIEGO — Jhoulys Chacin took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and the San Diego Padres beat Colorado 5-0 on Saturday night, cutting the Rockies’ lead for the NL’s second wild card to one...

DATE: Sep 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Nolan Arenado powers Rockies to slump-ending win over Padres

SAN DIEGO – Nolan Arenado ended Colorado’s scoreless streak at 23 innings with a solo homer, and the Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 4-1 on Friday night. Colorado hadn’t scored ...

DATE: Sep 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Sports

Richard, Padres hand Rockies 4th consecutive loss

SAN DIEGO – The Colorado Rockies stumbled again as they try to protect their tenuous hold on the NL’s second wild card, losing 3-0 Thursday night to a San Diego Padres team powered by vetera...

DATE: Sep 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Girl hit by foul ball at Yankees game gets MLB’s attention

NEW YORK – It might be the shot heard around the baseball world: the rocket-like foul ball that hit a young girl at a New York Yankees game. In the hours after the girl was struck...

DATE: Sep 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

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.