Regional News

Police chief: Slain Colorado officer was ambushed

DENVER – A police officer who was one of three people killed in a shooting at a suburban Denver shopping district was ambushed by a suspect who expressed hatred toward police, authorities s...

DATE: Jun 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 5 new COVID-19 cases and 1 more death

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Tuesday reported five new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death. Tribal health officials said the sprawling reservation that stretches into Ne...

DATE: Jun 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Monday 9:42 a.m. and 2:56 p.m. Bikes were stolen in the 2300 block of Forest Avenue. 10:40 a.m. A man tried to run over someone with a baby in the 16...

DATE: Jun 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

CSU Extension Office launches community needs survey; deadline is June 27

Colorado State University La Plata County Extension is conducting a community needs assessment to better understand the pressing issues facing Colorado today. The short 10-minute survey is ...

DATE: Jun 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

3 killed in Denver-area shooting, including officer, suspect

ARVADA, Colo. (AP) — A gunman is believed to have shot and killed an officer and another person in a shopping district in a Denver suburb Monday before being fatally shot by police, authorities said.

DATE: Jun 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Polis signs three gun control bills inspired by Boulder King Soopers shooting

New laws make this legislative session significant in terms of firearm regulations

DATE: Jun 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado court rejects animal cruelty measure opposed by farmers, ranchers

Initiative 16 heads back to the title board and its proponents for change

DATE: Jun 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Monday 12:01 a.m. A man in the detox unit had a lighter and threatened to start a fire in the 1100 block of Three Springs Boulevard. Sunday 12:08 ...

DATE: Jun 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Police: 1 killed in gunfire at Denver area Juneteenth party

AURORA – Police believe multiple people fired guns during a Juneteenth celebration near Denver in shootings that killed one man and injured four others early Sunday. Investigators have colle...

DATE: Jun 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Kayaker killed in treacherous water in western Colorado

ASPEN – The body of a kayaker who disappeared in a treacherous section of the Crystal River in western Colorado was found Saturday after two days of searching, authorities said. Chason P. Ru...

DATE: Jun 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Weekly planner for June 21-25

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 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado governor signs 3 gun bills into law

DENVER – Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Saturday signed three of six gun bills passed in the latest legislative session into law. The Denver Post reported the bills were all announced ...

DATE: Jun 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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