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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...

DATE: Feb 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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...

DATE: Feb 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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...

DATE: Feb 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Best bets in and around Durango

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved ones on the train this weekend with Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge’s “Romance on the Rails” event. The train will travel through Cascade Canyon a...

DATE: Feb 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New charges for Colorado clerk targeted in voting probe

GRAND JUNCTION – A Colorado county elections clerk under investigation by federal and state authorities in a security breach of voting machines posted bond on Thursday on two misdemeanor cha...

DATE: Feb 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado’s COVID-19 positivity, hospitalization rates drop, state officials say

861 people were hospitalized as of Wednesday, a decrease from more than 1,800 several weeks ago

DATE: Feb 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Thursday 12:01 a.m. Someone reported a possible party with excessive noise in the 2900 block of Richard Drive. Wednesday 11:21 a.m. A man reportedly attempt...

DATE: Feb 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Polis backs crime-prevention package amid scrutiny from Republicans, some police groups

Public safety plan includes more than $113 million in funding

DATE: Feb 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Steve Fenberg selected as next president of the Colorado Senate

Boulder lawmaker will help steer the direction of the entire Legislature

DATE: Feb 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

3rd Congressional District candidate enters race vowing to end daylight saving time

Scott Yates also focused on water, broadband access and economic issues

DATE: Feb 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday 5:58 a.m. Someone reported a stolen vehicle in the 200 block of Calle Brazo, near Ignacio. Tuesday 10:33 a.m. Someone reported a poodle on ...

DATE: Feb 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado River Basin’s water forecast looked good in January; now everything has changed

Data collected from sensors recorded near- or record-low snowfall during last three weeks of January

DATE: Feb 9, 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