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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

The Blotter

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

Cases of virus variant from India rise in Colorado county

GRAND JUNCTION – Health officials in Colorado have reported the number of infections from the COVID-19 variant from India nearly tripled in less than a week in Mesa County, the only county i...

DATE: May 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado lawmakers have massive to-do list with only a month left

About 250 pieces of legislation are active or unresolved, with more being introduced by the day

DATE: May 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Santa Fe woman who fatally shot at house party faces trial

SANTA FE – The trial of a Santa Fe woman accused of firing a gun into her neighbor's yard, killing a young man, is set to begin this week. The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that 65-yea...

DATE: May 18, 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...