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Durango Police Department Thursday 12:26 a.m. A traffic stop in an alley between East Eighth Street and East Ninth Street resulted in an arrest. 12:37 a.m. A person in the 800 block ...

DATE: Sep 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

About 5,000 people will have an insurance gap after Friday Health’s collapse in Colorado

When state regulators shut down Friday Health Plans this summer, it sent tens of thousands of customers scrambling for new insurance in Colorado. The state allowed those affected to buy new ...

DATE: Sep 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Entire Western Colorado wild horse herd removed from range in helicopter roundup

All 122 horses in the West Douglas area were captured in the roundup, with four euthanized and the rest headed to holding pens in Cañon City

DATE: Sep 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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Durango Police Department Monday 12:27 p.m. A person in the 900 block of Roosa Avenue was arrested on suspicion of illegal camping. 1:25 p.m. A physical fight between a man and woma...

DATE: Sep 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Lauren Boebert escorted from ‘Beetlejuice’ performance in Denver

Congresswoman’s campaign said she was asked to leave for taking photographs

DATE: Sep 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado GOP representatives hold split opinions on the Biden impeachment inquiry

WASHINGTON – House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) announced on Tuesday that he will direct House Republicans to move forward with a formal inquiry into impeaching President Joe Biden. “Ho...

DATE: Sep 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Abortion numbers rise sharply in Colorado, driven by out-of-state patients

In a trend that appears to only be accelerating, nearly 30% of abortions in Colorado last year were for patients who crossed state lines. That figure about doubled from 2021. That’s accordin...

DATE: Sep 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Group opposing Proposition HH, the property tax relief plan on the November ballot, has deep pockets

No on HH accounts for most of the $1.2 million raised by four committees opposing the property tax relief plan, while Property Tax Relief Now is the only committee supporting the measure. Both are funded by dark-money nonprofits.

DATE: Sep 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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Durango Police Department Monday 2:20 a.m. A person at Schneider Park, 950 Roosa Ave., was arrested on suspicion of trespassing. 3:47 a.m. A person in the 21900 block of U.S. Highway...

DATE: Sep 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

A statewide cap on property taxes could be on next year’s ballot

Colorado voters could face another property tax question next year. Supporters say this one offers a simple, statewide remedy for property owners, but opponents argue it would come with a ho...

DATE: Sep 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

It’s leaf-peeping season: Here’s where to find fall colors in Colorado

Fall colors are just around the corner in Colorado. But the change and peak colors may feel somewhat delayed this season compared to recent years. While the state struggled with harsh drough...

DATE: Sep 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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Durango Police Department Friday 12:12 a.m. A person in Schneider Park, 950 Roosa Ave., was arrested on suspicion of trespassing. 12:33 a.m. A person in the 900 block of Camino del R...

DATE: Sep 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

About a dozen cutbow trout thrown from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck

Durango High School baseball defeats Montrose 8-4 on Saturday

Photos: Senior day for Durango High School boys lacrosseDHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

DHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

Photos/video: Galloping alongThe Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

Photos: It’s all about sportsmanship at annual Bowker Games

Play ball: Demons in action at homeDurango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Durango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Photos: Hands Off! RallyAbout 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

About 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

Photos: Hadestown Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

DHS lost to Grand Junction High School 10-4 on Friday afternoon