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Venezuela says it’s releasing a ‘significant number’ of prisoners as gesture to ‘seek peace’

El Helicoide, top, the headquarters of Venezuela's intelligence service and detention center, stands in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026,…

January 8, 2026

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Durango’s Gametime incident explained: Two boys ditch day care for Wendy’s restaurant

received written warnings for failing to supervise children

January 8, 2026

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Mountain Middle School receives excellence award for fourth consecutive year

Charter also earns top state accreditation for 10th time

January 8, 2026

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Jury trial set in lawsuit over Kelroy Newman’s death at Montezuma County jail

years of motions, Newman’s jail-death civil trial set for February

January 8, 2026

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Rancik scores 19, Dak adds 16 and 12 rebounds as Colorado beats Utah 85-73

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Sebastian Rancik scored 19 points, Bangot Dak had 16 points and 12 rebounds, his fourth double-double…

January 7, 2026

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Water flowing again through Cascade flume, operating at reduced capacity

Permanent fix expected to take roughly two years

January 7, 2026

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Google and chatbot maker Character to settle lawsuit alleging chatbot pushed teen to suicide

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Google and artificial intelligence chatbot maker Character Technologies have agreed to settle a lawsuit from a…

January 7, 2026

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Durango to get new ‘nature-based’ hotel

Rebranded 47-room lodge aims to draw outdoor adventurers

January 7, 2026

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3 arrested in burglary of Browns QB Shedeur Sanders’ home, but 1 suspect remains at large

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday,…

January 7, 2026

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Matt Weston wins men’s World Cup skeleton race by largest margin in 14 years

FILE – Matt Weston of Great Britain celebrates after winning the men's skeleton at the Skeleton World Cup race in…

January 7, 2026

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Rescuers use drone technology to find dog that escaped along New Jersey Turnpike

This photo shows Abbie, a 9-year-old golden retriever mix, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in West Columbia, S.C. (Katy Cowan/Final Victory…

January 7, 2026

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Cold plunging: A cool way to help physical, mental health

Practice has gained in popularity, but proves to be more than hype for diehards

January 7, 2026

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Warner Bros rejects Paramount takeover again and tells shareholders to stick with Netflix bid

The Paramount Pictures water tower is seen in Los Angeles, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, with the Hollywood sign in the…

January 7, 2026

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Crowd lines Main Street for Indivisible rally in Cortez

than 175 people attended protest focused on Jan. 6

January 7, 2026

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Photos: Christmas trees meet the wood chipper

Brent Interpreter, left, and James Perotti, both with Durango Parks and Recreation forestry division, feed Christmas trees into the mulcher…

January 6, 2026

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Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan, dies at 80

FILE – Michael Reagan, the son of former President Ronald Reagan, introduces Republican presidential candidate, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich…

January 6, 2026

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It’s about adapting: business and economy focus of forum at Fort Lewis College

Southwest Economic Outlook spurred discussions on cost of living, stagnant wages and artificial intelligence

January 6, 2026

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‘No more unfunded mandates,’ Southwest Colorado commissioners say

officials emphasize cost burdens new legislation places on local governments

January 6, 2026

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Sen. Michael Bennet reflects on year in Congress

Pushing back against President Trump has been big battle

January 6, 2026

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Mesa Verde Pellets launches eco-friendly aspen-based cat litter

pellets are reportedly safer than pine for animals

January 6, 2026

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Chimney Rock designated an international dark sky park

Located in the southern edge of the San Juan Forest, it offers some of the darkest skies in the region

January 6, 2026

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Plea hearing scheduled for former La Plata County Jail commander

Outcome could result in trial or plea deal

January 6, 2026

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After years of planning, Nuchu Market opens in Towaoc

grocery aims to address food access, affordability and local sourcing

January 6, 2026

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Texas real estate firm purchases Confluence at Three Springs apartments

acquisition in Durango by Olympus Property

January 5, 2026