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Durango man who misfired rifle gets probation reprieve

Suspect shot into house, raised gun at police officer

DATE: Apr 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man found dead from gunshot in Durango West II

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office is investigating

DATE: Mar 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Senate debates Second Amendment bill

Greeley Republican wants to give concealed carry rights to young soldiers

DATE: Feb 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Competing solutions to preventing mass shootings seen at Colorado Capitol

DENVER – On July 20, 2012, Alex Sullivan and a group of co-workers and friends gathered at a movie theater in Aurora for a midnight showing of “The Dark Knight Rises.” They were c...

DATE: Feb 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bill to repeal high-capacity magazine ban clears hurdle in state Senate

DENVER – A bill that would repeal prohibitions on gun magazines that hold more than 15 rounds of ammunition was targeted Monday by Democrats in the state Senate. Senate Bill 7 wou...

DATE: Feb 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firearm training for school employees bill advances in Legislature

Concerns come down to ideological divide on message measure sends

DATE: Feb 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado GOP caucus seeks to change school gun laws

Disparate training, gun violence in school motivate actions

DATE: Jan 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man, girlfriend charged in shooting death of 2-year-old boy

DENVER – A former Adams County sheriff’s deputy has been charged in the shooting death of his girlfriend’s 2-year-old son near Fairplay. The Denver Post reported Tuesday that 45-...

DATE: Nov 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

An accidental shooting kills a child every other day

By RYAN J. FOLEY, LARRY FENN and NICK PENZENSTADLER Associated Press and USA TODAY Network Hours earlier, he was a happy 4-year-old who loved Ironman and the Hulk and a...

DATE: Oct 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Colorado children killed, injured in accidental shootings

A child was involved in an accidental shooting in Colorado eight times during a 2½ year span, an Associated Press review found. The AP and the USA TODAY Network analyzed the circu...

DATE: Oct 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Baton Rouge police killer: An ex-Marine from Kansas City

BATON ROUGE, La. – The man who killed two police officers and a sheriff’s deputy in Baton Rouge Sunday was a former Marine sergeant who served in Iraq and had no known ties to any extremist ...

DATE: Jul 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Vallecito gun store offers weapons, training

Vallecito gun shop owner takes pride in educating users on laws

DATE: Jul 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

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.