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USA Swimming’s pick for CEO pulled out after SafeSport report was filed

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The swimmer-turned-athletic director appointed to lead USA Swimming walked away from the role nine days…

March 5, 2025

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Pokémon-shaped Cheeto, ‘Cheetozard,’ sells at auction for $87,840

This undated photo provided by Goldin Auctions shows a Cheeto shaped like the Pokémon Charizard that has sold at auction…

March 5, 2025

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Los Angeles County sues Southern California Edison, alleging utility’s equipment sparked wildfire

FILE – The Eaton Fire destroys a structure, Jan. 7, 2025, in Altadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope, File)(AP Photo/Ethan Swope,…

March 5, 2025

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Police searching for Durango woman who disappeared on Colorado Trail

Jacquline Chavez, 49, was last seen Feb. 26 near Junction Creek Road

March 5, 2025

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Federal spending freeze forces layoffs at La Plata County compost business

‘It’s kind of terrifying,’ owner says of economic uncertainty

March 5, 2025

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Traffic opens after U.S. Highway 550 crash south of Purgatory Resort

Emergency workers responded to initial reports of two people trapped

March 5, 2025

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For Durango schools, ‘Dear Colleague’ letter has done nothing but increase uncertainty

U.S. Department of Education threatens to strip funding from academic institutions with race-based programming

March 5, 2025

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Durango School District will host a regional recruitment fair on Saturday

Districts and colleges across Southwest Colorado will attend the event

March 5, 2025

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Durango City Council candidates tackle affordable housing, jail and 911

Plata County Democrats host first virtual forum

March 4, 2025

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Durango-area residents protest cuts to federal public lands workforce

Participants sign cards thanking employees of BLM, U.S. Forest Service

March 4, 2025

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ESPN announces ‘Around the Horn’ will end nearly 23-year run on May 23

FILE – A television camera is viewed during an ESPN broadcast in the first half of a WNBA basketball game…

March 4, 2025

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The Florida attorney general’s office is investigating Andrew and Tristan Tate

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrive, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The brothers were charged with…

March 4, 2025

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Cybercrime crew stole then resold hundreds of tickets to Swift concerts, prosecutors say

FILE – Taylor Swift performs during "The Eras Tour" on Dec. 6, 2024, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson,…

March 4, 2025

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TCU’s Hailey Van Lith named Big 12 player and newcomer of year after Frogs win 1st women’s title

TCU guard Hailey Van Lith (10) works to the basket against Houston's Summer Bostock, left, in the first half of…

March 4, 2025

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Joey Molland, a guitarist with 1970s Welsh pop-rock band Badfinger, dies at 77

FILE – Ex-Badfinger guitarist Joey Molland strums a 1967 Epiphone Casino, while talking about the early years in Badfinger in…

March 4, 2025

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Ophir Pass avalanche victim remembered for drive, warmth

‘She was super easy to love,’ said Sarah Steinwand’s partner, Matt Mielke

March 4, 2025

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Sen. Michael Bennet confirms he’s considering run for Colorado governor

Senator thinking about ‘best place to oppose policies of the Trump administration’

March 4, 2025

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Charges dismissed against Durango man accused of arson

Bradley Clark, 52, spent two years in prison in connection with fire at City Market

March 3, 2025

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Student jurors find Kit Carson guilty of mass murder

Mountain Middle School holds mock trial at La Plata County Courthouse

March 3, 2025

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‘Glamping’ tent development proposed for outside Mancos

Planning and zoning will make a recommendation on March 13

March 3, 2025

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LA Kings apologize for selling scarves made in Turkey on Armenian Night

FILE – Members of the Los Angeles Kings warm up at crypto.com Arena prior to an NHL hockey game between…

March 3, 2025

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Pirates claim former Rockies reliever Justin Lawrence off waivers

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed right-hander Justin Lawrence off waivers from the Colorado Rockies on Monday. Lawrence,…

March 3, 2025

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Andrew Tate expresses disappointment in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for caving to media pressure

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrive, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The brothers were charged with…

March 3, 2025

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Tourism, firefighting capability threatened by firings in Southwest Colorado

‘Any reduction … impacts firefighting,’ Forest Service official tells La Plata County

March 3, 2025