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Broncos stick with theme of toughness, athleticism

ENGLEWOOD – Complaining that the Denver Broncos hadn’t gone out “kicking and screaming” in the playoffs the last three seasons, John Elway set out to toughen up a team that featured 11 Pro B...

DATE: May 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Broncos choose CSU tackle Ty Sambrailo

ENGLEWOOD – The Denver Broncos didn’t have to go far to find their second-round draft pick, Colorado State offensive lineman Ty Sambrailo. Sambrailo, whose name is pronounced sam-...

DATE: May 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Winston, Mariota picks prove importance of NFL quarterbacks

CHICAGO – Even with significant off-field baggage, Jameis Winston was the first pick in the NFL draft Thursday night. With no such issues, Marcus Mariota went second. Y...

DATE: Apr 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Broncos move up to draft Shane Ray of Missouri in first round

ENGLEWOOD – The Denver Broncos moved up six spots to select Missouri pass-rusher Shane Ray with the 23rd pick in the NFL draft Thursday night. Ray was considered a top-15 talent b...

DATE: Apr 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Danny Trevathan will be fully healthy for training camp

Broncos LB easing knee injury return

DATE: Apr 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Broncos’ Manning: Tour of duty, no farewell tour

ENGLEWOOD – Keep the ice packs in the cooler. Hold off on that rocking chair. Declaring he feels good both physically and mentally, Peyton Manning made it clear Tuesday that he do...

DATE: Apr 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Broncos’ O-line makeover could stretch to draft

ENGLEWOOD – Take a $4 million pay cut, John Elway told Peyton Manning, and I’ll fix your pocket of protection. The Broncos’ boss eagerly signed off on new coach Gary Kubiak movin...

DATE: Apr 27, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Mock draft: Jameis Winston to Bucs to kick it all off

NEW YORK – The NFL draft heads to Chicago this year, with the top overall choice in our mock draft not planning to be on hand. No matter: Tampa Bay will already have let its selection know w...

DATE: Apr 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Arthur Ray Jr. this year’s NFL Draft long shot

Cancer survivor and Fort Lewis College football alum awaits his football fate

DATE: Apr 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Onus on teams to look into prospects’ character in draft

The pressure for the upcoming NFL draft is as much on team decision makers as it is on the players hoping to build a career in professional football. While general managers will s...

DATE: Apr 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Ducking the spotlight

Mariota, other stars to skip NFL draft extravaganza

DATE: Apr 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Broncos’ Elway wants Demaryius Thomas at workouts

Elway wants Thomas at the team workouts

DATE: Apr 23, 2015 | 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.