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Colorado judge throws out recount challenge by indicted clerk Tina Peters
Challenge came too late to be considered, judge says
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Woman dies in 900-foot fall from Colorado mountain peak
Fresh snow on Capitol Peak seen on Oct. 2, 2021, outside Aspen. (Hugh Carey/The Colorado Sun) ASPEN – A Colorado woman died in a 900-foot fall while scaling a dangerous…
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife sheds light on state’s 350 most sensitive species
Dashboard highlights leading threats across the state, agency’s progress in protecting them
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Debate intensifies on how much trail access to give e-bikes
Daniel Giffin shows off a recently-bought mountain bike at the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort in Colorado Springs on Aug. 10. Daniel, 15, was diagnosed with brain cancer at age 11…
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Weekly planner for Sept. 5-Sept. 9
0123 calendarcca Information and agendas about local meetings: City of Durango: www.durangogov.org or call 375-5000. La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield: www.bayfieldgov.org or call 884-9544. Town…
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More than 60 people displaced by fire possibly sparked by lightning
COLORADO SPRINGS – Dozens of residents in a Colorado Springs apartment complex have been displaced after a fire Friday night that was possibly caused by a lightning strike, fire officials…
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Colorado public defenders launch union drive over workloads
Scott Ostrem, center, who was charged with killing three people at a crowded suburban Denver Walmart, sits with his public defenders during a hearing in Adams County on Nov. 3,…
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If Bennet is re-elected, he’ll be Colorado’s longest-serving senator. Here’s what he’s done in Congress
Republicans argue the Democratic incumbent has been ineffective in his 13-plus years in Washington
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Defense: Forced medication likely won’t help accused gunman
Robert Dear, who admits to killing three people at a Planned Parenthood in Colorado Springs, talks during a court appearance. Newly released court documents reveal more about Dear’s disdain for…
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Hispanic voters in Colorado prioritize economic issues, survey shows
Abortion rights emerge as unusually important to respondents
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The Blotter
Blotter lightscca Durango Police Department Tuesday 9:11 a.m. A woman was reportedly spraying residents with a water hose in the 2500 block of Delwood Avenue. 11:42 a.m. A car rear-ended…
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District attorney presses for earliest trial dates in Tina Peters case
Prosecutors say they have completed core investigation into elections office security breach
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Judge temporarily blocks gun control regulations in Colorado
In this 2012 photo, a row of different AR-15 style rifles are displayed for sale at the Firing Line indoor range and gun shop in Aurora. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)onset…
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Recall of state senator who became a Democrat would happen in his new GOP-leaning district
Secretary of State’s Office estimates a special recall election would cost $200,000
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Medication recommended for Colorado clinic shooting suspect
Robert Dear talks to Judge Gilbert Martinez during a court appearance in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Dec. 9, 2015. (Andy Cross/The Denver Post via AP, Pool, File)Andy Cross DENVER –…
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Teen shot, killed in Monte Vista while filming TikTok dance video
DENVER – Two minors and an adult face charges after a Colorado teenager was shot in the head and killed while filming a video for the popular social media platform…
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The Blotter
Blotter lightscca Durango Police Department Friday 8:36 a.m. A car ran into the median in the 400 block of South Camino del Rio. An arrest was made. 11:20 a.m. Police…
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Majority of new laws in Colorado had bipartisan support
17 bills became law without a single Republican vote
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GOP group removes video of congressional candidate Erik Aadland’s ‘rigged’ election claim
Aadland has backtracked on previously stated positions
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24 states, including Colorado, get $560M for high-priority cleanup of wells
An oil well worker helps to re-plug an abandoned well on the ranch of Ashley Williams Watt on July 9, 2021, near Crane, Texas. The Interior Department is giving 24…
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Judge who pointed AR-15 style rifle at stepson suspended
A Colorado judge who pointed an AR-15 style rifle at his adult stepson during an argument was censured by the state’s Supreme Court on Monday and suspended without pay for…
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Man killed in Colorado mountains after ‘speed flying’ crash
BRECKENRIDGE – A man has been killed in the mountains of central Colorado after crashing while speed flying, which involves descending from heights using a specialized canopy that’s similar to…
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Weekly planner for Aug. 29-Sept. 2
0123 calendarcca Information and agendas about local meetings: City of Durango: www.durangogov.org or call 375-5000. La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield: www.bayfieldgov.org or call 884-9544. Town…
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The Blotter
Blotter lightscca Durango Police Department Friday 1:20 a.m. Someone was arrested in the 700 block of East College Drive on suspicion of driving while ability impaired. 6:48 a.m. A gray…
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Colorado voters will decide 3 alcohol-related ballot measures in November
Initiatives for wine sales in grocery stores, third-party alcohol delivery, number of liquor store locations will all be decided
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In letter to Biden, Colorado Democrats request executive action related to CORE Act
is a tacit acknowledgment the bill has no current path through Congress
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Colorado county clerks report uptick in 2020 election records requests
‘Moment of Truth Summit’ attendees encouraged by Mike Lindell to ask for cast vote records
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Best bets in and around Durango
Brian England with Eddyline Brewing of Buena Vista pours a beer for Wendy Ward and Tim Ward in 2016 during San Juan Brewfest in Buckley Park. The Brewfest is a…
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Some Colorado IDs will soon have a new mark for ‘hidden’ disabilities
meant to help communicate important information to police and EMTs
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Republicans initiate recall of Colorado senator two days after he announces he’s becoming a Democrat
‘It’s strange how the way you affiliate changes people’s perceptions of you,’ says Sen. Kevin Priola