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Finalized FCC rule puts Denver TV within reach

commissions can petition FCC for local broadcasts

Subpoenas issued for reports on Gold King Mine spill

U.S. House committee suspicious of Interior investigation of EPA

Judge dismisses wrongful death lawsuit in Redwine case

was filed after 2-year statute of limitations

Crowd clearly split at BLM hearing on methane emissions

workers worry about economic hit; environmentalists point to cleaner air

Fort Lewis College professor part of Grammy-winning recording

part of 2 groups receiving nominations

Environmental Protection Agency inches closer to meeting Silverton demands

sent Friday proposes Superfund, vows community involvement

Colorado lawmakers kill two anti-abortion bills

would have outlawed practice in state

Obama’s budget benefits environmental causes in Colorado

Spending plan would help protect Colorado land, water

Man shot at End-O-Day Motel in Durango

Gonzales flown to Albuquerque hospital in critical condition

Orchestrating greatness

‘CATastrophe in the woods!’

This photo was sent in by Dolores Mazurkewicz. Mazurkewicz says her cat, Ojo, is always full of surprises.Courtesy of Dolores…

Lake Nighthorse assessment available soon for comment

Document addresses recreational activities

Dylan Redwine’s mother supports bill to add crime-fighting tool

Testimony in Denver comes days before son’s birthday

Mercury takes on parent company’s name, Vantiv

of final steps after purchase of credit card processor

Durango Chamber of Commerce to expand building

Organization launching capital campaign for a remodel, expansion

Avalanche danger high as crews mitigate San Juans

Avalanche experts recommend avoiding backcountry travel

Shoveling: In Durango it’s your duty

has issued 36 violations this winter

Oil and gas price declines lead to job losses in La Plata County

Situation might not turn around anytime soon

Some Snowdown events are history

Crudeness, lawsuits and more have phased out events over 38 years

Study: La Plata County needs improvement on food stamp enrollment

organization releases first food stamp impact report

Gold King Mine spill legislation drowns in Colorado Legislature

Measure sought to make it easier to sue federal government

During Snowdown, market forces exact a dear price for prized tickets

president: Turning profit ‘violates spirit of Snowdown’

More Florida Road townhomes proposed

Durango Planning Commission OKs annexation

Winning caption: ‘The only legal way to capture rain water!’

Dianne Milner sent in this photo of the snowman in a barrel. Each year, she uses the barrel to make…