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Republican Pam Anderson, a former county clerk, launches bid to unseat Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold

Candidate accuses Democratic incumbent of being hyperpartisan

October 25, 2021

Weekly planner for Oct. 25-29

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…

October 24, 2021

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Last month was the hottest September for San Juan Mountains, San Luis Valley

September was the third-warmest in Colorado’s history, tying with 1998

October 24, 2021

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Day care owner gets 6 years for hiding 26 kids in basement

Carla Faith, a Colorado day care owner convicted of misdemeanor child abuse and other crimes for keeping 26 children hidden…

October 23, 2021

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Suburban Denver police officer suspended after cursing at teen driver

AURORA – A police sergeant in the Denver suburb of Aurora has been suspended and is under investigation after he…

October 23, 2021

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Denver judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to invalidate votes cast for Amendment 78

Legal action was not filed within designated period

October 22, 2021

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Colorado governor urges board to reconsider naming mountain ‘Mestaa’ėhehe’

Gov. Jared Polis said ‘dots and dashes’ made it hard to pronounce

October 22, 2021

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Colorado Supreme Court declines to hear county clerk’s appeal of ruling barring her from 2021 election

She argued judge lacked authority to remove her as designated election official

October 21, 2021

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Parents of unrestrained girl killed on ride sue theme park

The Haunted Mine Drop is shown in this July 2017 photo at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs. The…

October 20, 2021

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Colorado governor announces new state park in western mountains

DENVER – A private ranch with ponds, springs and rare wetland plants in Colorado’s western mountains will be part of…

October 20, 2021

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Gov. Jared Polis plans to vote for property tax measure opposed by other Democrats

Governor doesn’t elaborate on his position, raising eyebrows

October 20, 2021

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Colorado ski resorts are in an uphill battle for workers amid the historic labor shortage

‘Help wanted’ ads outnumber ‘for rent’ listings in communities enduring housing, worker shortages

October 20, 2021

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Navajo Nation: No COVID-related deaths 14th time in 20 days

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Tuesday reported 85 more COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths for the…

October 20, 2021

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The Blotter

Blotter lightscca Durango Police Department Monday 12:39 p.m. A black SUV was weaving in traffic while driving west near the…

October 19, 2021

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National Guard to help with cybersecurity defense efforts during Colorado election

State seeks to prevent personally identifiable information from being released

October 18, 2021

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U.S. formally removes Colorado River fish’s endangered status

Environmentalists oppose the change

October 18, 2021

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Colorado judge charged with felony menacing loses leadership job

DENVER – A Colorado state judge was removed from his leadership position after being charged with felony menacing on Saturday.…

October 18, 2021

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Colorado school board contests, stoked by COVID, draw partisan fervor, big money

Coronavirus and critical race theory motivate national groups, wealthy individuals, parties to get involved in local races

October 18, 2021

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Colorado may have more sites with dangerous ‘forever chemicals’ than any other

A new analysis of an EPA database shows demand for PFAS in fracking and other industries puts Front Range at…

October 18, 2021

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Weekly planner for Oct. 18-22

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…

October 17, 2021

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Colorado tourism pushing for international visitors, new director says

Pandemic put brakes on global travel in 2020, which cost the state over a billion dollars

October 16, 2021

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Lotteries did not encourage COVID-19 vaccinations, new study finds

Cash drawings and additional vaccinations said to have ‘near zero’ association

October 15, 2021

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Property taxes would more than triple for Colorado short-term rental owners under proposal

State Sen. Chris Hansen, a Denver Democrat, said the change is aimed at ensuring schools and fire departments have enough…

October 15, 2021

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Colorado ski resort offers a $49+ chance to skip the lift line, triggering a skier backlash

U.S. senator calls on Powdr to kill the program

October 15, 2021