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Search for next Pueblo Community College president is underway

Colorado Community College System hopes to receive input from the campus and community as they look for a candidate

November 1, 2023

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Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program applications are open

Households that receive an income of up to 60% of the state median income are eligible

November 1, 2023

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The Blotter, Oct. 31-Nov. 1

Durango Police Department

November 1, 2023

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House passes legislation to improve water shortages in Colorado, Southwest region

Water from the Colorado River diverted through the Central Arizona Project fills an irrigation canal on Aug. 18, 2022, in…

October 31, 2023

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Jared Polis vows to veto bill authorizing sites where people could use illicit drugs and be revived if they overdose

governor’s opposition effectively means the so-called overdose prevention centers won’t be allowed in Colorado until at least after his term…

October 31, 2023

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Police officers who responded to Jan. 6 riot testify at first day of trial in lawsuit aiming to block Trump from Colorado’s primary ballot

U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, a California Democrat, also testified in Denver District Court in a case that is part of…

October 31, 2023

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The Blotter, Oct. 30-31

Durango Police Department

October 31, 2023

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Domestic violence deaths in Colorado are at an all-time high for the second year in a row, according to a new report

A domestic violence survivor stands outside the Jefferson County courthouse where she pursued an extreme risk protection order against an…

October 31, 2023

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Man found dead at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park had multiple bombs, semi-automatic weapons on him

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs. (Stina Sieg/CPR News) Authorities have not named the suspect, but a statement issued…

October 31, 2023

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Camp Hale national monument turns a year old as a plan to honor Utes, 10th Mountain vets takes shape

Initial plans for the state’s newest national monument at Camp Hale include celebrating the history of Utes, World War II…

October 30, 2023

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The Blotter, Oct. 27-30

Durango Police Department Monday 12:56 a.m. A person in the 2400 block of West Second Avenue was arrested for failure…

October 30, 2023

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What do you do with an old hospital? In Boulder, you recycle it. The whole thing.

city’s first deconstruction project since its 2020 sustainability ordinance has single-handedly kept 60.8 million pounds out of the landfill

October 30, 2023

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Weekly planner for Oct. 30-Nov. 3

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 28, 2023

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The spirit of Manitou Springs is alive with the Emma Crawford Coffin Races

An undated Emma Crawford Coffin Races event. (Bob Macdonald)Bob Macdonald KRCC’s Jess Hazel spoke with Jenna Gallas of the Manitou…

October 28, 2023

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The Blotter, Oct. 26-27

Durango Police Department Friday 6:48 a.m. A man was reportedly yelling in the 800 block of East Third Street near…

October 27, 2023

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These youths have some ideas on how to make their lives easier. Colorado lawmakers are considering their bills

Students on the Colorado Youth Advisory Council listen to remote testimony from legislators on their draft bills. (Jenny Brundin/CPR News)…

October 27, 2023

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The Blotter, Oct. 25

Blotter lightscca Durango Police Department Wednesday 8:23 a.m. A two car T-bone crash near the intersection of Three Springs Boulevard…

October 26, 2023

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Colorado’s latest tool to fight forest fires: Mushrooms

Infusing slash and wood chips on vast forest floors with mycelium could dampen fuel and improve soil quality, enthusiastic researchers…

October 26, 2023

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Colorado Springs man pleads guilty to felony assault charge stemming from Jan. 6 riot at U.S. Capitol

Insurrectionists loyal to President Donald Trump breach the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the…

October 26, 2023

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Colorado GOP requires presidential candidates pay up to $40,000 to appear on the state’s 2024 primary ballot

Democratic and Republican parties in other states also force presidential candidates to pony up to appear on their primary ballots,…

October 25, 2023

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The Blotter, Oct. 24-25

Durango Police Department Wednesday 12:12 a.m. A man who allegedly tried to steal a bottle at The Garage Billiards and…

October 25, 2023

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The Blotter, Oct. 20-23

Durango Police Department Monday 12:59 a.m. A person at the Maverik gas station at 44 Zyme Rock Road, was arrested…

October 23, 2023

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Telluride man pleads guilty to role in Jan. 6 insurrection

Insurrectionists loyal to President Donald Trump breach the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the…

October 23, 2023

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Colorado counties take steps to safeguard elections processes in the face of misinformation and threats

Ballot tabulator Becky Brandl readies ballots to go through a scanner and tabulation machine to count votes at the Jefferson…

October 23, 2023