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Colorado governor, Democrats reach deal on emissions proposal

Environmental groups cheer changes, while business and energy sectors cry foul

DATE: Jun 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado bill allows retroactivity to 1960 in abuse lawsuits

DENVER – Colorado lawmakers in the House passed a bill Monday that would allow victims of sexual abuse to retroactively hold organizations accountable through civil lawsuits. The bill that n...

DATE: Jun 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Weekly planner for June 7-11

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: Jun 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo College accepts Biden’s COVID-19 vaccination goal

TSAILE, Ariz. – A college on the Navajo Nation is accepting President Joe Biden’s challenge to get students and others vaccinated against COVID-19 by July 4. Diné College Incident Command D...

DATE: Jun 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Arrest warrant stays sealed for Colorado man in wife&#39;s death

DENVER (AP) — An arrest warrant affidavit for a Colorado man charged with murder in the death of his wife who disappeared last year will remain sealed, a judge ruled Friday, saying that release of the document could harm the couple's daughters and witnesses in the case and hinder Barry Morphew's ability to prepare his own defense.

DATE: Jun 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Thursday 10:53 a.m. A man got into a woman’s car and touched her chest in the area of East Seventh Street and Main Avenue. 12:41 p.m. A raft overturne...

DATE: Jun 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

As Colorado’s pine beetle fades, what’s next for the timber industry?

Pests began their devastating march through forests about 15 years ago

DATE: Jun 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Native American mascots could be banned from Colorado schools by October

Bill sponsored by state Rep. Barbara McLachlan clears House 40-24

DATE: Jun 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Best bets this weekend in and around Durango

Best bets this weekend include Animas River Days and 2x2x24 Benefit Run. Animas River Days will take place Friday to Sunday at Santa Rita Park and in downtown Durango. The festival include...

DATE: Jun 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday 9:34 a.m. A vehicle crashed into someone’s fence in the area of Florida Road (County Road 240). 11:14 a.m. An assault was reported in ...

DATE: Jun 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 13 additional COVID-19 cases, four deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation has reported 13 additional COVID-19 cases and four more deaths from the virus as of Thursday. Since the pandemic began, more than 30,000 confirmed COVI...

DATE: Jun 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Boy, 6, dies after being rescued from house fire near Denver

AURORA – A 6-year-old boy died after being rescued from a house fire in suburban Denver on Wednesday, authorities said. The fire was reported at about 12:30 a.m. in a townhome complex in Aur...

DATE: Jun 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News