Regional News

Budget, housing, jobs, health top Colorado fed relief plans

Colorado Governor Jared Polis makes a point during a news conference on the state's response to the spread of the…

May 25, 2021

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As University of Colorado president departs, students call for a change in direction

Activist students want someone who listens to varied perspectives

May 24, 2021

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Colorado Supreme Court says voters already paved way for school districts to raise taxes

in 174 districts have agreed to ignore spending caps set by Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights

May 24, 2021

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Colorado Dems focus on jobs, housing and infrastructure with $3.8B in federal aid

Majority of money – $2 billion – will be allocated before June 12

May 24, 2021

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Embracing death: End-of-life doulas growing in popularity

Scott wants people to feel safe, comfortable

May 23, 2021

Regional News

Weekly planner for May 24-28

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…

May 23, 2021

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Denver police officer resigns after gun used in homicide

DENVER – A police sergeant in Denver has resigned nearly a year after his longtime friend used the officer’s personal…

May 22, 2021

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Colorado far from meeting emissions reduction goals, report says

mandates reduction in greenhouse gases

May 22, 2021

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Colorado public land managers turn to enforcement to deal with a crush of long-term campers

Service and local officials struggle to protect natural resources from a growing wave of backcountry campers and explorers this summer

May 22, 2021

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Former officers prosecuted in rough arrest out on bond

LOVELAND – Two former police officers facing criminal charges over the rough arrest of a woman with dementia last year…

May 21, 2021

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Vanlife booms as housing costs climb, remote work catches on

of Colorado companies report brisk sales

May 21, 2021

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The Blotter

Blotter lightscca La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday 11:21 p.m. Illegal dumping was reported in the area of County Road…

May 20, 2021

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Mom dies in motorcycle crash while honoring her late son

FORT COLLINS – A Colorado mother died after crashing her motorcycle during a memorial ride in honor of her son,…

May 20, 2021

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Colorado deputy in stable condition after shooting; suspect dead

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office deputy Michael Hutton was in serious but stable condition Thursday after being hit by a “hail…

May 20, 2021

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DA: No jail time for 7 in New Mexico monument vandalism case

SANTA FE – Seven of the protesters charged with tearing down a historical marker in the Santa Fe plaza last…

May 20, 2021

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New Mexico State Fair plans in-person return this year

ALBUQUERQUE – The September spectacle featuring funnel cakes, turkey legs, livestock and art exhibits, and carnival rides plans an in-person…

May 20, 2021

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Colorado students rebuked for re-enacting George Floyd death

DENVER – Leaders in a northern Colorado school district are condemning a social media post in which three high school…

May 20, 2021

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Colorado offers up to $1,600 to unemployed people who find full-time work

meant to help small businesses that can’t find enough employees

May 20, 2021

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Lauren Boebert, other Republicans rebel against mask requirement in House chamber

Lawmakers who refuse face coverings are subject $500 fine for first offense, $2,500 for subsequent offenses

May 20, 2021

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New Mexico officials cite progress in vaccinating students

ALBUQUERQUE – The head of the New Mexico Public Education Department said Wednesday that progress is being made when it…

May 19, 2021

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Navajo Nation reports 9 new COVID-19 cases and 2 more deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Wednesday reported nine new confirmed COVID-19 cases and two more deaths. Tribal…

May 19, 2021

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Kickback trial for former New Mexico mayor is underway

LAS VEGAS, N.M. – A trial started this week for a former mayor in New Mexico after she was accused…

May 19, 2021

New Mexico

Some New Mexico farms apply for pilot project to save water

The Rio Grande is seen May 9 near San Acacia, N.M. More than two dozen farms farther south in the…

May 19, 2021

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Ex-officers face charges in arrest of woman with dementia

DENVER – Two former officers involved in the rough arrest of a 73-year-old Colorado woman with dementia last year will…

May 19, 2021