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Modular homes get second look as Colorado faces lack of affordable homes

mountain towns, where construction is already pricey, savings can reach 40%

May 19, 2021

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Snowboarders charged in backcountry avalanche settle criminal case

Boarders face probation and community service but won’t have to pay $168,000 in restitution

May 19, 2021

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Police: Man fatally shot after dragging officers with car

ENGLEWOOD – A 22-year-old man was fatally shot by police in suburban Denver on Tuesday after he struck and dragged…

May 19, 2021

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Prosecutors drop bid for $168K after destructive avalanche

A sign warns backcountry users about avalanche blasting March 22 near the Continental Divide near Vail. Evan Hannibal of Vail…

May 19, 2021

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The Blotter

Blotter lightscca Durango Police Department Monday 11:56 a.m. An arrest was made after a hit-and-run crash in the area of…

May 18, 2021

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Man charged with murder, tampering with body in death of wife

Barry Morphew was charged Tuesday with first-degree murder and tampering with a human body, as well as other evidence in…

May 18, 2021

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Navajo Nation reports 18 new COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Tuesday reported 18 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and two more deaths. Tribal…

May 18, 2021

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Ex-Colorado coroner, wife plead not guilty to corpse abuse

FRISCO – A former Colorado county coroner and his wife pleaded not guilty to charges of tampering with a human…

May 18, 2021

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Colorado bill aims to protect pregnant women’s rights

DENVER – A Colorado bill aims to improve health care for pregnant women, including those who are incarcerated, less than…

May 18, 2021

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Cases of virus variant from India rise in Colorado county

GRAND JUNCTION – Health officials in Colorado have reported the number of infections from the COVID-19 variant from India nearly…

May 18, 2021

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Colorado lawmakers have massive to-do list with only a month left

250 pieces of legislation are active or unresolved, with more being introduced by the day

May 18, 2021

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Santa Fe woman who fatally shot at house party faces trial

SANTA FE – The trial of a Santa Fe woman accused of firing a gun into her neighbor’s yard, killing…

May 18, 2021

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FBI investigates Asian American teen’s death as hate crime

DENVER – The FBI has revealed that it is investigating the 2017 death of an Asian American teenager in Colorado…

May 18, 2021

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Jan. 6 riot suspect on house arrest after mountain lion kill

DENVER – A judge on Monday ordered a Colorado hunting guide accused of assaulting a police officer during the U.S.…

May 17, 2021

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Forest officials ask visitors to practice responsible recreation

From left to right, Cohen Rush and Nick Haughey, with the Columbine District Trails crew, work on a log feature…

May 17, 2021

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Navajos say new Arizona restrictions will complicate voting

In this 2018 photo, Mildred James of Sanders, Arizona, shows off her "I Voted" sticker as she awaits election results…

May 17, 2021

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Balloon Fiesta task force mulls ideas for more landing sites

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A task force is recommending buying land to expand potential landing sites for the annual Albuquerque…

May 17, 2021

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Colorado lawmakers consider strict regulations on marijuana concentrate, medical cannabis

Bill 1317 aimed at curbing teen use, adult overconsumption

May 17, 2021

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Colorado governor signs $34 billion budget into law

than $1.5 billion set aside for reserve fund that can be tapped by future legislatures

May 17, 2021

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Weekly planner for May 17-21

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 16, 2021

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Albuquerque police arrest man connected to 3 shooting deaths

ALBUQUERQUE – An Albuquerque police SWAT team arrested a man on a federal arrest warrant who they say was involved…

May 15, 2021

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Man fatally shot after chase involving Denver police

DENVER – A man died after a shooting involving Denver Police officers in the Barnum neighborhood on Friday afternoon. The…

May 15, 2021

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Additional U.S. forests in New Mexico impose fire restrictions

TAOS, N.M. — More national forests in drought-stricken New Mexico plan to impose fire restrictions on activities such as campfires…

May 15, 2021

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Ex-staff member sues Rep. Lamborn alleging lax COVID-19 protocols

Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., speaks at the Capitol in Washington. Lamborn on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, joined the state’s newest…

May 14, 2021