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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Thursday 8:05 a.m. Mail theft was reported in the area of County Road 328. 12:36 p.m. A suspicious man kept coming to someone’s house in th...

DATE: Jun 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports no additional deaths from COVID-19

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The number of new coronavirus cases on the Navajo Nation remained low Friday while the tribe reported no additional deaths. The figures bring the total number of COVID-1...

DATE: Jun 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Discovery of gray wolf pups won’t change Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s reintroduction work

Wildlife officials say the confirmation of the first wolf family in Colorado since the 1940s will help biologists establish more gray wolves in the state

DATE: Jun 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

21 indicted in illegal marijuana operation in Colorado

DENVER – A group of 21 people accused of illegally growing and distributing marijuana in Colorado has been indicted in an alleged money-laundering scheme, county and federal officials said ...

DATE: Jun 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Best bets this weekend in and around Durango

Best bets this weekend include the Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering and Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo. Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering will hold its seventh annual Outdoor Concert and Barn Danc...

DATE: Jun 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado picks first 5 scholarship winners in vaccine drive

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has announced the first five winners of $50,000 scholarships in a program designed to encourage students to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Twenty five scholarships are being offered by the state, along with a $1 million lottery program for five adult winners who get at least one shot.

DATE: Jun 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Democrats pursued a no-policy-left-behind mantra for Colorado’s 2021 legislative session

'I think we’ve hit our stride,’ says Senate majority leader

DATE: Jun 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

BLM nominee faces GOP opposition, Democrat praise

Stone-Manning’s views on land use, location of headquarters hit home in West

DATE: Jun 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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Durango Police Department Wednesday 8:30 a.m. A woman’s vehicle was keyed in the 3800 block of North Earl Street. 1:53 p.m. A bike was stolen in the 3100 block of Animas Villag...

DATE: Jun 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

CDOT reminds motorists that The Heat Is On this summer

Starting Friday, Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies will unite for Summer Blitz DUI Enforcement. Increased law enforcement will b...

DATE: Jun 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Key reservoir on Colorado River hits record low amid drought

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A key reservoir on the Colorado River has dipped to its record low in the latest showing of the drought's grip on the region.

DATE: Jun 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

5 big tax bills Colorado lawmakers passed this year that will affect your wallet

Significant changes were made to property tax rates, tax loopholes and tax credits that will affect the wallets of people across the state

DATE: Jun 10, 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...