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Navajo same-sex marriage bill voted down at first of several hearings
Lengthy debate forecasts challenges the measure will face in coming weeks
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Colorado’s attorney general wades into murky dispute that could upend access to rivers, streams
Official wants state Supreme Court to intervene in a case, warning of ‘monumental consequences’
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Colorado Legislature sends amended $36 billion budget to Gov. Polis
Committee keeps funding boost for youth programs, rejects 3% raise for state troopers
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Judge: Colorado shooting suspect incompetent to stand trial
Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, the man accused of killing multiple people at a Colorado supermarket in March 2021, is led into a courtroom for a hearing, Sept. 7, 2021, in…
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Blotter lightscca Durango Police Department Wednesday 9:57 a.m. A man tried to cash invalid lottery tickets at Speedway, 602 Camino del Rio. 2:52 p.m. Someone was walking with a stolen…
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Racial discrimination, excessive force, retaliation alleged at ICE detention center
complaint could spark an investigation or cause Aurora facility to shut down
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Judge orders new vote in primary bid involving Colorado lawmaker, candidate with felony conviction
Ineligible delegate cast vote for newcomer, preventing incumbent from making ballot
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Blotter lightscca Durango Police Department Monday 9:10 a.m. Someone was threatening someone with mace at the Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. 12:31 p.m. A man was fighting with…
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Democrats plan to suspend Colorado’s new gas fee – until two months after the November election
Bill 1351 is the cornerstone of Gov. Jared Polis’ efforts to slash cost of living
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Knowingly having more than 1 gram of fentanyl would be a felony under change to Colorado bill
Bill 1326 is entangled in election-year politics
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Women take power in Colorado
has a comparatively high percentage of women serving in municipal and legislative office
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EPA proposes to list Denver area air quality as ‘severe’
The Denver skyline is illuminated as the sun sets behind the Rocky Mountains on Dec. 3, 2021. The U.S. Environmental Agency is proposing to downgrade Colorado’s biggest population center from…
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Record high calls are stressing Colorado’s EMS, mountain firefighters
chiefs struggle to hire firefighters, recruit volunteers because of high cost of living
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Colorado lawmakers pass bill making Juneteenth state holiday
The Colorado Capitol in Denver. (Olivia Sun, The Colorado Sun)Olivia Sun, The Colorado Sun DENVER – Colorado lawmakers have passed a bill designating Juneteenth, which celebrates the end of slavery…
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Firefighters battle small wildfire along river in Pueblo
PUEBLO – Firefighters in Pueblo were battling a wildfire on Sunday that charred about 20 acres of a grassy, wooded area along the Arkansas River and forced evacuations in at…
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Republicans’ lawsuit to block unaffiliated voter participation in primaries is dismissed
Federal judge likens plaintiffs to Don Quixote, ‘self-appointed heroes’
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Weekly planner for April 11-15
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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Juvenile lifer seeks reprieve amid broader push for leniency
Carmen Briones holds up photos of her husband, Riley Briones Jr., who is serving life in prison, on Feb. 22 in Anthem, Ariz. Riley Briones’ attorneys are asking a federal…
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LGBTQ references stripped from Colorado academic standards update
Changes come after months of backlash from conservative groups
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Daylight saving or standard time? Just pick one, these Colorado lawmakers say
that would ‘lock the clock’ are being debated at the state Legislature
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Blotter lightscca Durango Police Department Wednesday 9:20 a.m. A drunken driver was involved in a crash in the east 200 block of College Drive. 10:26 a.m. Someone was harassing people…
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Denver suburb where Elijah McClain died ousts police chief
Aurora Police Chief Vanessa Wilson addresses members of the media to discuss a shooting at Nome Park on Nov. 15, 2021, in Aurora. The Denver suburb where a Black man…
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Colorado’s controversial public guardianship program scrutinized in legislative budget battle
Lawmakers are concerned about deaths of 14 wards in two years and a lack of oversight
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Here’s who has secured a spot on the Democratic primary ballot in the race to unseat Lauren Boebert
Democrats face a steep hill in trying to unseat congresswoman
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Blotter lightscca Durango Police Department Monday 7:32 a.m. Two people were camping at Paradise Beach. 4:56 p.m. A man was trespassing and shoplifting at Walmart, 1155 South Camino del Rio.…
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Louisville allows fire victims to rebuild under older codes
A woman reacts to seeing the remains of her mother’s home destroyed by the Marshall Wildfire in Louisville on Dec. 31, 2021. (Jack Dempsey/Associated Press file)onset LOUISVILLE – The Louisville…
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Navajo Nation eases COVID restrictions; mask mandate remains
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation loosened coronavirus pandemic restrictions Tuesday to allow more people into businesses, including casinos, and for social and other gatherings. Tribal casinos, restaurants, movie…
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MyPillow CEO says he gave as much as $800,000 to Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters’ legal defense fund
Lindell also said Peters ‘probably’ traveled on his private jet to his cyber symposium
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Gov. Jared Polis signs bill affirming abortion, contraception access
Bill 1279 comes amid questions about the future of Roe v. Wade
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Can Colorado solidify itself as the ‘heart of the outdoor recreation economy’?
Q&A: Conor Hall discusses what to do about trade shows leaving Denver