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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

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 vendor in Tucson last month and then trying to resell it, according to auth...

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Monday 11 a.m. Someone reported harassment at the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. 12:53 p.m. Juveniles were reportedly pulling glass bot...

Polis launches bid for second term as Colorado's governor

DENVER – Democrat Jared Polis formally announced his bid Tuesday for a second term as Colorado’’s governor, citing his record in confronting the coronavirus pandemic, efforts to curb health ...

Secretary of State Jena Griswold adopts temporary Colorado election security rules

Changes come amid beaches with voting equipment in some counties

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Sunday 3:43 a.m. Someone reported a large party in the 2100 block of Main Avenue. 10:14 a.m. A woman reported that she was being stalked in the 800 block of...

Charges for Dane in Colorado wildfire will likely be dropped

DENVER (AP) — Criminal charges will probably be dropped against a mentally ill Danish man accused of starting a large 2018 Colorado wildfire, who can no longer be forcibly medicated, a prosecutor said Monday.

Patagonia, REI others threaten to boycott Outdoor Retailer show

Companies would not participate if event moves to Utah

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

The American West’s megadrought deepened so much last year that it is now the driest in at least 1,200 years and is a worst-case climate change scenario playing out live, a new study finds.

Weekly planner for Feb. 14-18

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 call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield...

Wildfire worries dominate discussion of Rocky Flats refuge

DENVER – December’s Marshall Fire spared the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge, an expanse of grasslands between Superior and Arvada that, had winds shifted, could have provided 6,200 acr...

Utah senator blocks internment camp designation, draws ire

DENVER – On the eve of the 80th anniversary of the forced internment of 120,000 Japanese Americans at the onset of World War II, Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Lee of Utah is getting backlash for...