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Rockies’ Arenado agrees to $29.5 million, 2-year contract

DENVER – Nolan Arenado shies away from talk about his big numbers, whether that topic is his gaudy statistics or his big, new contract. “I’m just happy it’s over with, to be hones...

DATE: Jan 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Rockies still tinkering with team as spring training nears

DENVER – A couple more arms for a shaky bullpen. Maybe another utility player or two. Possibly a long-term deal for outfielder Carlos Gonzalez. Those are among the priorities for ...

DATE: Jan 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Former Bayfield High School pitcher Clay Miller will play in Pecos League

Herald Staff Report Former Bayfield High School ace Clay Miller has signed a contract to play professional baseball. According to a Monday news release, Miller was sign...

DATE: Dec 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Rockies, reliever Mike Dunn agree on $19M, 3-year deal

DENVER – First baseman: Check. Veteran reliever: Check. Usually more frugal this time of year, the Colorado Rockies are crossing quite a few big-ticket items off their free agency...

DATE: Dec 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Rockies finalize deal with outfielder Ian Desmond

Rockies confident All-Star will fit right in

DATE: Dec 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Rockies pitcher Chad Bettis diagnosed with testicular cancer

DENVER – Colorado Rockies right-hander Chad Bettis hopes to be back on the mound for spring training after being diagnosed with testicular cancer. Bettis said in a statement that ...

DATE: Dec 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Winners, losers of winter meetings

Big names still on the market

DATE: Dec 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Cubs get closer Davis, Nats trade 3 young pitchers for Eaton

OXON HILL, Md. – The champion Chicago Cubs closed their only real need, getting All-Star reliever Wade Davis. The Washington Nationals, well, they opened quite a debate by trading not one, n...

DATE: Dec 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Rockies deal a first-round pick for Ian Desmond

First-round pick a puzzling price paid for aging hitter

DATE: Dec 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Don’t expect bullpen bingo from playoffs to become the norm

OXON HILL, Md. – Ned Yost enjoyed watching the Cleveland Indians’ lights-out bullpen go to work in the playoffs because it was so familiar. “It was amazing to see — to watch games...

DATE: Dec 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Yankees to retire Jeter’s No. 2, last single digit

NEW YORK – Derek Jeter’s No. 2 is being retired, the last of the New York Yankees’ single digits. The Yankees said Tuesday the number will be retired on May 14 before a Mother’s D...

DATE: Dec 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Sold! Red Sox get ace Chris Sale from White Sox

OXON HILL, Md. – No surprise that Chris Sale got traded. The real shocker? That the Boston Red Sox swooped in to snag him. The reloading Red Sox pulled off the biggest deal yet at...

DATE: Dec 6, 2016 | 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.