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Southern Ute government opens offices to public after long COVID-19 restrictions

Visitors must follow tribe’s health safety guidelines

DATE: Aug 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

U.S. plans 50% more wild horse roundups amid Western drought

Critics say ranchers don’t want mustangs competing with livestock for limited resources

DATE: Aug 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Tuesday La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday 10:07 a.m. Guns were reported lost or stolen at Purgatory Resort. 4:44 a.m. A stolen gun was rep...

DATE: Aug 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation: No COVID-related deaths for third day in a row

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Tuesday reported 28 new COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths for the third consecutive day. The latest numbers released by tribal health officia...

DATE: Aug 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Monday 10:36 a.m. A gas main was leaking in the 2400 block of Columbine Drive. 1:30 p.m. A woman was arrested on suspicion of littering after throwing pamph...

DATE: Aug 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Christian baker appeals ruling on gender transition cake

DENVER – A Christian baker found to have violated Colorado’s anti-discrimination law by refusing to make a birthday cake for a transgender woman has appealed the ruling to the state appeal a...

DATE: Aug 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Woman gets community service for hitting protester in Denver

DENVER – A woman who was filmed hitting a protester with her car during a demonstration against police violence in Denver last year was sentenced Monday to 48 hours of community service. Jen...

DATE: Aug 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado governor plans disaster declaration after mudslides

DENVER – Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said Monday he was planning to issue a state disaster declaration and it could be “a few days to a few weeks” before a canyon in the western part of the s...

DATE: Aug 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

EPA’s plan to truck toxic mine waste through Telluride isn’t sitting well with locals

Federal agency says there will be short-term pain for long-term gain

DATE: Aug 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Denver mandates COVID-19 vaccines for city, private workers

DENVER – Denver will mandate all city employees and private sector workers in high-risk settings to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Sept. 30, Mayor Michael Hancock announced Monday. Denve...

DATE: Aug 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Sunday 1:30 p.m. A woman possibly had a broken ankle and needed assistance in the 100 block of West Eighth Street. 7:23 a.m. A man kicked a businesses do...

DATE: Aug 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News