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Denver Public Schools selects new superintendent

DENVER – Denver Public Schools has chosen Alex Marrero, currently an interim superintendent outside New York City, as its next…

May 26, 2021

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New Mexico education agency suspends Los Lunas school board

LOS LUNAS, N.M. – The Los Lunas school board has been suspended by the New Mexico Public Education Department over…

May 26, 2021

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$95K deal reached to settle Colorado jail virus lawsuit

COLORADO SPRINGS – A Colorado county agreed on Tuesday to pay $65,000 to settle a federal lawsuit that alleged that…

May 26, 2021

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Get a COVID vaccine, enter to win $1 million in Colorado

Sweepstakes expected to spur more vaccinations

May 26, 2021

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Colorado Option health care bill advances in state Senate

DENVER – A bill that would require insurers, hospitals and other health care providers to offer a standard health insurance…

May 26, 2021

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Colorado ends legacy admissions for higher education

DENVER – Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill Tuesday making the state a leader in the nationwide effort to…

May 26, 2021

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Colorado Senate takes on health insurance bill

DENVER – Colorado state senators clashed over government control of health care pricing and affordability in their first debate Tuesday…

May 26, 2021

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New Mexico increases COVID-19 death toll by 114 after audit

SANTA FE – Health officials in New Mexico have added more than 110 coronavirus-related deaths to the state death toll…

May 25, 2021

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Navajo Nation reports six new COVID-19 cases and one more death

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Tuesday reported six new confirmed COVID-19 cases and one additional death. Tribal…

May 25, 2021

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Law lifts SAT, ACT requirement at public Colorado colleges

DENVER – Public colleges and universities in Colorado are no longer required to consider SAT or ACT scores for first-time…

May 25, 2021

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Colorado offers $1 million prizes for vaccinated residents

DENVER – Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced a weekly state lottery for five residents to win $1 million Tuesday to…

May 25, 2021

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Colorado shooting suspect makes 2nd court appearance

Police work on the scene outside of a King Soopers grocery store where a shooting took place March 22 in…

May 25, 2021

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Firefighter critically injured battling New Mexico wildfire

SANTA FE – A wildland firefighter was critically injured while fighting a wildfire on private land in southwestern New Mexico…

May 25, 2021

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Colorado bill would limit ketamine use by paramedics, police

DENVER – A Colorado bill aims to limit the use of ketamine in law enforcement encounters, almost two years after…

May 25, 2021

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Budget, housing, jobs, health top Colorado fed relief plans

Colorado Governor Jared Polis makes a point during a news conference on the state's response to the spread of the…

May 25, 2021

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As University of Colorado president departs, students call for a change in direction

Activist students want someone who listens to varied perspectives

May 24, 2021

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Colorado Supreme Court says voters already paved way for school districts to raise taxes

in 174 districts have agreed to ignore spending caps set by Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights

May 24, 2021

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Colorado Dems focus on jobs, housing and infrastructure with $3.8B in federal aid

Majority of money – $2 billion – will be allocated before June 12

May 24, 2021

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Embracing death: End-of-life doulas growing in popularity

Scott wants people to feel safe, comfortable

May 23, 2021

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Weekly planner for May 24-28

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…

May 23, 2021

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Denver police officer resigns after gun used in homicide

DENVER – A police sergeant in Denver has resigned nearly a year after his longtime friend used the officer’s personal…

May 22, 2021

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Colorado far from meeting emissions reduction goals, report says

mandates reduction in greenhouse gases

May 22, 2021

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Colorado public land managers turn to enforcement to deal with a crush of long-term campers

Service and local officials struggle to protect natural resources from a growing wave of backcountry campers and explorers this summer

May 22, 2021

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Former officers prosecuted in rough arrest out on bond

LOVELAND – Two former police officers facing criminal charges over the rough arrest of a woman with dementia last year…

May 21, 2021

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Vanlife booms as housing costs climb, remote work catches on

of Colorado companies report brisk sales

May 21, 2021

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The Blotter

Blotter lightscca La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday 11:21 p.m. Illegal dumping was reported in the area of County Road…

May 20, 2021

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Mom dies in motorcycle crash while honoring her late son

FORT COLLINS – A Colorado mother died after crashing her motorcycle during a memorial ride in honor of her son,…

May 20, 2021

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Colorado deputy in stable condition after shooting; suspect dead

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office deputy Michael Hutton was in serious but stable condition Thursday after being hit by a “hail…

May 20, 2021

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DA: No jail time for 7 in New Mexico monument vandalism case

SANTA FE – Seven of the protesters charged with tearing down a historical marker in the Santa Fe plaza last…

May 20, 2021

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New Mexico State Fair plans in-person return this year

ALBUQUERQUE – The September spectacle featuring funnel cakes, turkey legs, livestock and art exhibits, and carnival rides plans an in-person…

May 20, 2021