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Durango Police Department Wednesday 4:32 p.m. A man was arrested on suspicion of violating a protection order after allegedly groping someone in the 1200 block of Camino del Rio. 6...

DATE: Jul 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

‘We’re (expletive) idiots’: Some Democrats voice regret about Colorado’s new redistricting process

If amendments hadn’t passed in 2018, Dems would now have more say over how legislative districts are drawn

DATE: Jul 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports no COVID-19 deaths for 3rd consecutive day

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Wednesday reported eight new COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths for the third consecutive day. Tribal health officials said the total number o...

DATE: Jul 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Polis signs wave of criminal justice bills

Legislation includes reducing court fees and penalties for failure to pay

DATE: Jul 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Drought, heat, fire force fishing ban on Colorado River

Limits in place from Kremmling to Rifle

DATE: Jul 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado mom of 4 is final $1 million vaccine lottery winner

DENVER – A Colorado mother of four has been chosen as the final $1 million vaccine lottery winner, Gov. Jared Polis announced Wednesday. Heidi Russell, a stay-at-home mother, expressed her g...

DATE: Jul 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

4-year-old dies after finding gun, shooting self in Colorado

COLORADO SPRINGS – A 4-year-old child has died after finding a gun in a car outside a Colorado marijuana dispensary and accidentally shooting themselves, police said. The Gazette reports...

DATE: Jul 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado to ban single-use plastic bags in 2024

DENVER – Colorado will ban single-use plastic bags and polystyrene food containers in 2024 under a law signed by Gov. Jared Polis. Colorado Politics reports the law signed Tuesday allows re...

DATE: Jul 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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Durango Police Department Tuesday 10:05 a.m. Children were yelling for help in the 21800 block of U.S. Highway 160 west. 1:13 p.m. A man assaulted a woman in the 700 block of Main ...

DATE: Jul 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado Democrats head into 2022 election cycle in position of strength, poll shows

No big-name Republicans have announced bid to unseat Gov. Jared Polis or U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet

DATE: Jul 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Denver Zoo to begin vaccinating animals for COVID-19

DENVER – The Denver Zoo will begin vaccinating some of its animals for COVID-19 as early as next week. Zoologists say they have been working with the veterinary vaccine company Zoetis to rec...

DATE: Jul 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

County clerks recommend election-system changes to quash conspiracy theories

Calls for greater transparency come amid demands for 2020 election audits

DATE: Jul 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...