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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

Family, friends mourn after Telluride man dies during hike

TELLURIDE – Family and friends are mourning the death of a Telluride man who apparently fell while hiking alone in a rugged area in Southwest Colorado. The Telluride Daily Planet reports ...

DATE: Jun 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Lawmakers launch effort to drive down property taxes, combat assessments

Measure aims to help with skyrocketing real estate prices and rising tax bills

DATE: Jun 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Vaccinated children eligible for $50,000 scholarships in Colorado sweepstakes

State will select 25 students at random between ages of 12 and 17

DATE: Jun 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Tuesday 8:14 a.m. Identity theft was reported in the 1100 block of Main Avenue. 12:42 p.m. Someone was arrested on suspicion of stalking a woman in th...

DATE: Jun 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado shooting victims demand answers on public donations

DENVER – Several families and survivors of those killed in the March mass shooting at a Colorado supermarket have demanded the appointment of a special master to help distribute public donat...

DATE: Jun 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

A new way to measure political divide in Colorado: Coronavirus vaccination rates

Across the state, blue counties are getting vaccinated at higher rates than red ones

DATE: Jun 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

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...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening