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Numbers explain how and why West bakes, burns and dries out

People hold hands as they gather at the receding edge of the Great Salt Lake to watch the sunset near…

July 14, 2021

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Autopsy: Teenage girl died from dog attack on Navajo Nation

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – An autopsy has confirmed that a 13-year-old girl was killed by pack of dogs while taking a…

July 14, 2021

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Navajo Nation reports 6 new COVID-19 cases, but no deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Tuesday reported six new COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths. The figures…

July 13, 2021

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Affidavit: Officer used Taser without warning on 75-year-old

DENVER – A police officer in Colorado used a Taser on a 75-year-old man less than a minute after he…

July 13, 2021

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Ethics complaint against Sen. Bob Gardner dismissed by unanimous vote

Panel: Lawmaker committed no violation by calling state court administrator about colleague’s case

July 13, 2021

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Colorado woman’s body found in Florida condo collapse rubble

Rubble and debris of the Champlain Towers South condo can be seen in Surfside, Fla., on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.…

July 12, 2021

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Police: Man with guns sought balcony near MLB All-Star Game

This booking photo provided by the Denver Police Department shows Ricardo Rodriguez. Rodriguez was one of four people arrested after…

July 12, 2021

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Politics brought the All-Star Game to Denver. Here’s how sports leaders donated to campaigns.

Rockies owner Dick Monfort has donated thousands in recent years, much of it to Republicans

July 12, 2021

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4 arrested, guns seized at hotel near All-Star Game events

A vehicle stands in the loading zone outside the Maven Hotel Sunday, July 11, 2021, in lower downtown Denver. Authorities…

July 12, 2021

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Weekly planner for July 12-16

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…

July 11, 2021

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Mistrial called in trial of man accused of killing teen

WESTMINSTER – The trial for a Colorado Springs man accused of killing a teen after a road rage incident in…

July 10, 2021

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Navajo leaders urge mask wearing even as virus cases are low

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation reported 14 new cases of coronavirus on Friday and one recent death. The…

July 9, 2021

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Colorado’s new law to restrict teen marijuana use faces legal challenge

The town of Bayfield adjusted its 2013 marijuana ban to allow cultivation facilities closer to town starting Sunday. (Associated Press…

July 9, 2021

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Colorado’s 1st gray wolf pack since 1940s now has 6 pups

A wolf is seen June 3, 2020, on a Colorado Parks and Wildlife game camera in Moffat County. Colorado wildlife…

July 9, 2021

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Colorado officer charged after using Taser on man in 70s

IDAHO SPRINGS – A Colorado police officer is being prosecuted after he allegedly got into a fight and used a…

July 9, 2021

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Man gets life in prison for assault, carjacking

AURORA – A Kansas man convicted of sexual assault in the rape of a woman in suburban Denver and of…

July 9, 2021

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City complex closes when person brings grenades for disposal

AURORA – A suburban Denver municipal complex was closed for two hours Friday after a resident brought three World War…

July 9, 2021

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7 held in alleged kidnapping, torture of Colorado woman

ROCKY FORD – Seven people have been identified as suspects in the alleged kidnapping, torture and attempted murder of a…

July 9, 2021

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Navajo Nation: 24 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths for fourth day

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Thursday reported 24 new COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths for the…

July 8, 2021

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The Blotter

Blotter lightscca Durango Police Department Wednesday 4:32 p.m. A man was arrested on suspicion of violating a protection order after…

July 8, 2021

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Colorado governor lifts coronavirus pandemic state of emergency

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis speaks during a news conference Wednesday to introduce the fifth and final $1-million winner in the…

July 8, 2021

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Colorado’s Mesa County emerges as hot spot for delta variant

Thousands gather for the Country Jam music festival in Mack on June 26. Cases of the delta variant of the…

July 8, 2021

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‘We’re (expletive) idiots’: Some Democrats voice regret about Colorado’s new redistricting process

amendments hadn’t passed in 2018, Dems would now have more say over how legislative districts are drawn

July 8, 2021

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Navajo Nation reports no COVID-19 deaths for 3rd consecutive day

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Wednesday reported eight new COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths for the…

July 8, 2021

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Polis signs wave of criminal justice bills

Legislation includes reducing court fees and penalties for failure to pay

July 7, 2021

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The Blotter

Blotter lightscca Durango Police Department Tuesday 10:05 a.m. Children were yelling for help in the 21800 block of U.S. Highway…

July 7, 2021

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Colorado mom of 4 is final $1 million vaccine lottery winner

DENVER – A Colorado mother of four has been chosen as the final $1 million vaccine lottery winner, Gov. Jared…

July 7, 2021

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4-year-old dies after finding gun, shooting self in Colorado

COLORADO SPRINGS – A 4-year-old child has died after finding a gun in a car outside a Colorado marijuana dispensary…

July 7, 2021

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Colorado to ban single-use plastic bags in 2024

DENVER – Colorado will ban single-use plastic bags and polystyrene food containers in 2024 under a law signed by Gov.…

July 7, 2021

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The Blotter

Blotter lightscca Durango Police Department Monday 3:48 a.m. A naked man walked out of a hotel in the 600 block…

July 6, 2021