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After legal wrangling, La Plata County releases employee’s termination letter

of public record came as officials fielded questions over efficacy of oil and gas regulations

September 15, 2024

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La Plata County’s gas drilling rules just turned one – are they working?

one operator has fully complied with the new rules, but stakeholders say they’re working through the kinks

September 15, 2024

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At least 40 people are missing after a boat capsizes in Nigeria, authorities say

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — At least 40 people are missing after a boat capsizes in Nigeria, authorities say.

September 15, 2024

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Israeli military says there is a “high probability” that three hostages killed months ago died from Israeli fire

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli military says there is a “high probability” that three hostages killed months ago died from Israeli…

September 15, 2024

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A least 8 people have died during a failed attempt to cross the English Channel from northern France, authorities say.

PARIS (AP) — A least 8 people have died during a failed attempt to cross the English Channel from northern…

September 15, 2024

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2 people die in Ukraine’s Odesa after Moscow and Kyiv exchange drone and missile attacks

Flames rise after a Russian aerial bomb struck a multi-story residential building in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Sunday Sept. 15, 2024. (Ukrainian…

September 15, 2024

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Several people have died during a failed attempt to cross the English Channel from France, French authorities say

PARIS (AP) — Several people have died during a failed attempt to cross the English Channel from France, French authorities…

September 15, 2024

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Tech billionaire and 3 others return to Earth after first private spacewalk

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Tech billionaire and 3 others return to Earth after first private spacewalk.

September 15, 2024

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Durango sustainability manager discusses water use with panel

Pool said city’s water comes predominantly from Florida River, supplemented by Animas River

September 15, 2024

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Photos: LGBTQ pride loud and proud in the streets of Durango

Corners Alliance for Diversity’s annual pride festival took place Saturday

September 14, 2024

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Rafael Navarro, Djordje Mihailovic lead Rapids to 2-1 victory over Timbers

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Rafael Navarro scored a second-half goal, Djordje Mihailovic had two assists and the Colorado Rapids…

September 14, 2024

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Pride loud and proud during annual festival in Durango

Presidential election on the minds of some festival goers at Buckley Park

September 14, 2024

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Baylor pulls away from Air Force in the 2nd half of a 31-3 victory

Baylor running back Bryson Washington, center, reacts with quarterback Sawyer Robertson, left, after scoring over Air Force defensive back Trey…

September 14, 2024

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Vaes’ last-second, 54-yard field goal gives Abilene Christian 24-22 win over Northern Colorado

GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Ritse Vaes kicked a 54-yard field goal as time expired to give Abilene Christian a 24-22…

September 14, 2024

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Tropical Storm Ileana makes landfall near the coastal Mexican city of Topolobampo

TOPOLOBAMPO, Mexico (AP) — Tropical Storm Ileana makes landfall near the coastal Mexican city of Topolobampo.

September 14, 2024

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La Plata County Jail will no longer accept intoxicated people who refuse treatment

Liability concerns drive decision not to accept detox refusals unless the person is charged with a crime

September 14, 2024

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Wife of Jane’s Addiction frontman says tension and animosity led to onstage scuffle

FILE – Dave Navarro, left, and Perry Farrell of Jane's Addiction peform during KAABOO 2017 at the Del Mar Racetrack…

September 14, 2024

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Iran says it has successfully sent a satellite into space

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran says it has successfully sent a satellite into space.

September 14, 2024

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Durango’s first female mayor honored with tree planting, potluck brunch

Boulevard Neighborhood Association charter member says organization owes itself to Maxine Peterson’s foresight

September 13, 2024

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Oregon DMV mistakenly registered more than 300 non-citizens to vote since 2021

FILE – The headquarters of Oregon's Driver and Motor Vehicles Division is seen in Salem, Ore, June 15, 2017. (AP…

September 13, 2024

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Durango resumes lease for Head Start relocation

addresses neighbors’ parking concerns

September 13, 2024

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Durango Police Department reports bike theft spike in 2024

Cutting locks is becoming more common among thieves

September 13, 2024

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The Biden administration is asking an appeals court to revive a Trump-era rule that lifted protections for gray wolves

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration is asking an appeals court to revive a Trump-era rule that lifted protections…

September 13, 2024

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Colorado judge frees paramedic from prison and gives probation for role in Elijah McClain’s death after police stop (CORRECTS: A previous APNewsAlert erroneously spelled McClain’s last name})

DENVER (AP) — Colorado judge frees paramedic from prison and gives probation for role in Elijah McClain’s death after police…

September 13, 2024