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Some New Mexico farms apply for pilot project to save water

ALBUQUERQUE – More than two dozen farms in southern New Mexico have applied for a program that will pay them not to plant their fields as water managers look for new ways to stretch resource...

DATE: May 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Wednesday 1:37 a.m. A man was arrested after hiding in someone’s garage in the 1200 block of Escalante Drive. Tuesday 6:15 p.m. A man was arreste...

DATE: May 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Ex-officers face charges in arrest of woman with dementia

DENVER – Two former officers involved in the rough arrest of a 73-year-old Colorado woman with dementia last year will face criminal charges, online court documents showed Wednesday. Arrest ...

DATE: May 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Modular homes get second look as Colorado faces lack of affordable homes

In mountain towns, where construction is already pricey, savings can reach 40%

DATE: May 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Snowboarders charged in backcountry avalanche settle criminal case

Boarders face probation and community service but won’t have to pay $168,000 in restitution

DATE: May 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Police: Man fatally shot after dragging officers with car

ENGLEWOOD – A 22-year-old man was fatally shot by police in suburban Denver on Tuesday after he struck and dragged three officers with a stolen car, police said. Uniformed officers were atte...

DATE: May 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Prosecutors drop bid for $168K after destructive avalanche

DENVER – Prosecutors have dropped their bid for $168,000 in damages from two snowboarders who triggered a slide that buried a service road and destroyed an expensive avalanche mitigation sys...

DATE: May 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Man charged with murder, tampering with body in wife&#39;s death

DENVER (AP) — A Colorado man arrested in the death of his wife who disappeared last year was charged Tuesday with first-degree murder and tampering with a human body, as well as other evidence in the case.

DATE: May 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 18 new COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Tuesday reported 18 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and two more deaths. Tribal health officials said the latest figures pushed the total number of cas...

DATE: May 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Ex-Colorado coroner, wife plead not guilty to corpse abuse

FRISCO – A former Colorado county coroner and his wife pleaded not guilty to charges of tampering with a human body Monday. Shannon Kent, the former coroner for Lake County, and his wife, St...

DATE: May 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado bill aims to protect pregnant women’s rights

DENVER – A Colorado bill aims to improve health care for pregnant women, including those who are incarcerated, less than three years since a woman filed a federal lawsuit after giving birth ...

DATE: May 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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Durango Police Department Monday 11:56 a.m. An arrest was made after a hit-and-run crash in the area of 26th Street and Main Avenue. 1:02 p.m. A business reported that an emplo...

DATE: May 18, 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