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Ancient DNA confirms New Mexico tribe’s link to famed Chaco Canyon site

Picuris Pueblo used DNA sequencing to corroborate their oral histories

April 30, 2025

Lacrosse hazing included high schoolers staging armed abduction, prosecutor says

The Westhill boys lacrosse team huddles up during a matchup against General Brown at Westhill High School, Saturday, April 12,…

April 30, 2025

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Calving season arrives – but vets are in short supply in Southwest Colorado

Plata County faces shortage of large-animal veterinarians

April 30, 2025

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NFL fines Falcons and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich following prank call to Shedeur Sanders during draft

ATLANTA (AP) — NFL fines Falcons and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich following prank call to Shedeur Sanders during draft.

April 30, 2025

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Iran’s foreign minister says next round of talks with US over nuclear program will be held in Rome

This combo shows Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, left, pictured in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 and Steve Witkoff,…

April 30, 2025

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Center-left party approves German coalition deal, paving the way for Merz to be elected chancellor

FILE -Olaf Scholz, German Chancellor of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), left, and Friedrich Merz, right, leader of the Christian…

April 30, 2025

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Fire tears through hotel in eastern Indian city of Kolkata, killing at least 14 people

Firefighters inspect a hotel building which caught fire on Tuesday resulting in several deaths, in Kolkata, India, Wednesday, April 30,…

April 30, 2025

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More than 1,000 feet of new sidewalks, ramps and drainage coming to Mancos streets

Construction starts early May, and will wrap up in September

April 29, 2025

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Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook available to play in Game 5 of 1st-round series with Clippers

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, right, reacts after dunking the ball for a basket as Los Angeles Clippers guard James…

April 29, 2025

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Runaway kangaroo on the loose named Sheila shuts down Alabama interstate

In this image taken from video, a runaway kangaroo moves down a stretch of interstate in Tuskegee, Ala., Tuesday, April…

April 29, 2025

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Man arrested following death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson won’t face charges

FILE – Floral tributes are placed for Nottingham Panthers player Adam Johnson, who died from a skate cut to the…

April 29, 2025

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Photos: Playing in the dirt

Debbie Williams and other Garden Club of Durango volunteers work in the Gardens at Santa Rita Park on Tuesday at…

April 29, 2025

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Bureau of Land Management restores significant water right north of Silverton

Mineral Point Ditch once diverted 11 cubic feet per second from Animas River

April 29, 2025

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Three Bayfield superintendent finalists meet with residents

Candidates bring decades of education experience, close ties to La Plata County

April 29, 2025

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Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman’s wife, died from hantavirus, autopsy confirms

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Betsy Arakawa, the concert pianist who was married to actor Gene Hackman, died from hantavirus…

April 29, 2025

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Chinese authorities say 22 people killed, 3 injured in restaurant fire in northern city of Liaoyang

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, workers build a scaffolding around the site of a restaurant fire in…

April 29, 2025

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Want to complain about a Durango parking ticket? Tracy Shauinger will hear you out

employee has 14 years experience with transportation department

April 29, 2025

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Liberals won the election in Canada. Here’s what to know and what comes next

Elections Canada signage is seen as voters arrive at a polling station on Election Day in Halifax, Canada, Monday, April…

April 29, 2025

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What to know about the car ramming attack at a Vancouver street festival

Liberal Leader Mark Carney takes a moment after lighting a candle at a memorial for victims after a vehicle drove…

April 28, 2025

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Mild winter cost Durango a third of its snowplowing budget

hauled 310 loads of snow in 2024-25, down from 1,000 the previous winter

April 28, 2025

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Braves bring back right-hander Ian Anderson and outfielder Eddie Rosario

DENVER (AP) — Ian Anderson, the winning pitcher in Game 3 of the 2021 World Series, rejoined the Atlanta Braves…

April 28, 2025

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Valuation notices headed to La Plata County property owners

Single-family home values rose 20%, on average, assessor says

April 28, 2025

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Florida boat collision leaves 1 dead, at least a dozen injured

This image provided by Mike Boylan shows authorities at the scene of a boat crash that involved a public ferry…

April 28, 2025

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Trump says Columbus Day will now just be Columbus Day

President won’t recognize Indigenous Peoples Day

April 28, 2025