Regional News

Colorado U.S. Sen. Hickenlooper tests positive for COVID-19

Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., speaks to reporters Aug. 3 amid continuing talks around the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill on…

August 19, 2021

Regional News

Colorado’s Boebert discloses husband’s work for energy firm

Income was not reported last year

August 19, 2021

Southwest Life

First water cuts in U.S. West supply to hammer Arizona farmers

Will Thelander, a partner in his family’s farming business, looks into a dry irrigation canal on his property July 22,…

August 19, 2021

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The Blotter

Blotter lightscca Durango Police Department Monday 8:08 a.m. A man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a staff member in…

August 18, 2021

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Mesa County treasurer to oversee election; FBI joins investigation into leaks

Commissioners say Colorado secretary of state is ‘out of her lane’

August 18, 2021

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Colorado Supreme Court ends decade-long fight over teen skier’s death in Vail inbounds avalanche

Family argued resort failed to properly close run when slide danger was high

August 18, 2021

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Woman seriously injured in moose attack in western Colorado

GLENWOOD SPRINGS – An elderly woman is recovering from severe injuries after she was attacked by a cow moose outside…

August 18, 2021

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Mudslide damage closes Hanging Lake Trail indefinitely

GLENWOOD SPRINGS – Forest Service officials said Wednesday that Hanging Lake Trail, a popular tourist destination in western Colorado, will…

August 18, 2021

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Lobbying spending at the Colorado Capitol set another record. Here’s how much was spent

Opposition to public option health care bill drove spending in fiscal year 2021

August 18, 2021

Regional News

Denver police: One killed, one wounded in carjacking spree

DENVER – Denver police say a man was shot and killed near an Orthodox Jewish academy during a crime spree…

August 18, 2021

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Colorado governor voids 1864 order to kill Native Americans

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs an executive order that rescinds proclamations from Colorado Territorial Gov. John Evans in 1864, at…

August 17, 2021

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School on Navajo Nation to stay remote after radon exposure

RED VALLEY, Ariz. – A return to in-person classes at a Navajo Nation school will be on hold indefinitely because…

August 17, 2021

Regional News

How should prisons affect redistricting efforts? How has CD3 changed over the years?

3rd Congressional District hasn’t always been on the Western Slope

August 17, 2021

Regional News

Colorado secretary of state won’t allow Mesa County’s clerk to oversee upcoming election

Decision comes as Tina Peters is under investigation for involvement in leak of passwords

August 17, 2021

Regional News

The Blotter

Blotter lightscca Durango Police Department Sunday 8:06 a.m. Raccoons were stuck in a dumpster in the 100 block of South…

August 16, 2021

Regional News

Weekly planner for Aug. 16-20

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…

August 15, 2021

Regional News

CU-Boulder team to compete in tunnel boring contest

BOULDER – There’s a running joke at Dan Wagner’s house about the DIY welding and construction shop he set up…

August 14, 2021

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Navajo Nation reports 67 more COVID-19 cases, 1 new death

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation officials say the tribe continues to see a surge in new coronavirus cases and…

August 13, 2021

Regional News

Colorado freeway closed from mudslides, opens limited lanes

Crews work to clear Glenwood Canyon after mudslides Aug. 7 between Dotsero and Glenwood Springs. (Chris Dillmann/Vail Daily via AP)Chris…

August 13, 2021

Regional News

Public health emergency orders on Navajo Nation for COVID-19

Navajo Nation officials say the tribe will return to “Orange Status” starting Monday because of a recent rise of COVID-19…

August 13, 2021

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The Blotter

Blotter lightscca La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday 2:39 p.m. A single-vehicle motorcycle crash with injuries occurred in the area…

August 12, 2021

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Colorado to offer COVID-19 testing for every student in state

Program helps isolate positive cases before outbreaks

August 12, 2021

Regional News

Colorado’s redistricting to hit high gear with census data

Drivers head southbound on Interstate 25 into the center of downtown during evening rush-hour in Denver. Colorado’s independent redistricting commission…

August 12, 2021

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Mesa County ordered to scrap voting equipment after passwords leak

Griswold: Evidence shows Tina Peters assisted with breach

August 12, 2021