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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...

DATE: Mar 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Jury awards $14M to George Floyd protesters in Denver

DENVER – Jurors on Friday found police used excessive force against protesters, violating their constitutional rights, during demonstrations over the killing of George Floyd two years ago, o...

DATE: Mar 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Lawmakers reject bill seeking to prohibit employers from firing workers for cannabis use

House Bill 1152 was rejected on a 12-1 vote

DATE: Mar 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Best bets in and around Durango

The final presentation of the three-part lecture series about wolves is Friday at the Powerhouse Science Center, 1295 Camino del Rio. The series has run in conjunction with the “Living with ...

DATE: Mar 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Wednesday 11:24 a.m. Someone reported fraud in the 600 block of East Third Avenue. 12:28 p.m. Someone was reportedly threatening a bus driver in the 1000 bl...

DATE: Mar 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Arizona Legislature approves 15-week abortion ban

PHOENIX – The Arizona Legislature on Thursday joined the growing list of Republican-led states to pass aggressive anti-abortion legislation as the conservative U.S. Supreme Court is consider...

DATE: Mar 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Wednesday 3:18 a.m. A man reported that his neighbors were stalking him in the 900 block of Main Avenue. Tuesday 9:04 a.m. A hit-and-run reportedly occurred...

DATE: Mar 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The latest line of defense against wolves on this Colorado ranch? Guard donkeys

Cattlemen say the burros’ tranquil demeanor can be deceiving

DATE: Mar 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Buck, Boebert call for investigation into child porn sentencing record of Supreme Court nominee

Expert says Jackson’s judicial actions look ‘pretty mainstream’

DATE: Mar 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Outdoor Retailer show moving to Utah despite boycott threats

DENVER – The Outdoor Retailer trade show will move the event back to Salt Lake City from Denver next year despite threats from an environmental group and big-name recreation companies to boy...

DATE: Mar 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado Democrats send abortion-access bill to Gov. Jared Polis to be signed into law

Legislation passed the Senate by a 20-15, party-line vote

DATE: Mar 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Monday 1 p.m. A man was reportedly stalking and trying to lure juveniles at Town Plaza. 1:27 p.m. A woman was reportedly doing drugs in the Transit Center b...

DATE: Mar 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Piedra Vista High SchoolDemons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night

Demons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night

Skyhawks beat Lubbock Christian 2-1 in season opener on Thursday

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle RallyLots of motorcycles and tattoos were on display on Saturday

Lots of motorcycles and tattoos were on display on Saturday

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle Rally Rodeo

Photos: Durango High School football opens its seasonDemons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Demons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Photos: La Plata County Fair on Friday

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge