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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: Aug 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Elijah McClain’s mother reflects on two years since his death

DENVER – After years of homelessness and scraping by for six children, Sheneen McClain’s life has condensed down to an almost singular mission: defending her late son’s name while quietly f...

DATE: Aug 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Jury convicts Colorado deputies in detox van death

BOULDER – Jurors convicted Friday two former Colorado sheriff’s deputies accused of causing the death of an intoxicated man by placing him on his stomach and squeezing him into a van to tak...

DATE: Aug 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Booming Colorado town asks, ‘Where will water come from?’

Greeley looks to secure water for future growth, but it’s far away and contaminated with uranium

DATE: Aug 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Navajo Nation reports 38 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation reported 38 new confirmed cases of coronavirus on Friday and no new deaths. Tribal President Jonathan Nez said the daily increase in cases is in line w...

DATE: Aug 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Plans for opioid settlement money announced by state and local leaders

Colorado could receive $400M or more from pharmaceutical companies, consultants

DATE: Aug 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

1 dead, 1 injured in rock climbing accident near Boulder

BOULDER – A man was killed and another was seriously injured when they fell 150 to 200 feet while rock climbing near Boulder. Boulder County sheriff’s officials say the men were starting the...

DATE: Aug 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Woman who hid 26 kids behind false wall at day care guilty

COLORADO SPRINGS – A Colorado woman charged with hiding 26 children behind a false wall at her day care center was found guilty of child abuse and other charges Thursday. Carla Faith was co...

DATE: Aug 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado officials to clerk under federal probe: ‘Come home’

Tina Peters has not made any local appearances since secretary of state opened an investigation

DATE: Aug 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Best bets this weekend in and around Durango

Best bets this weekend include the Youth Fishing Derby and San Juan Brewfest. VFW Post 4031 will host its Youth Fishing Derby from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday Aug. 28 at the post, 1550...

DATE: Aug 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 55 new COVID-19 cases and 1 more death

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Thursday reported 55 new COVID-19 cases and one more death. The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s totals to 32,430 coronavirus cases and 1,400 known...

DATE: Aug 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Friday La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday 7:49 a.m. Syringes were found in the area of County Road 509. 4:05 p.m. Someone dumped trash il...

DATE: Aug 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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