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West Nile virus cases in Colorado are up this year

Weather conditions likely contributing to the increase

September 9, 2022

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New rules to prevent ‘orphaned’ oil wells could fail to cover cleanup costs, report says

Updated bond amounts could total $1.8 billion, but analysts say system ‘riddled’ with loopholes

September 9, 2022

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U.S. changes names of places with racist term for Native women

A sign marking the 1960 Winter Olympics is seen by a chairlift at what was then called Squaw Valley Ski…

September 9, 2022

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Colorado recall effort OK’d for state senator who quit GOP

Colorado Republican Sen. Kevin Priola, left, Democratic House Speaker KC Becker, center, and Democratic Sen. Lois Court discuss a proposed…

September 9, 2022

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Colorado begins review of former Indian boarding school in Hesperus

‘We just need to keep teaching and talking about it so that this never happens again,’ said state Rep. Barbara…

September 9, 2022

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How do you keep Colorado hikers from falling 300 feet down a mine shaft? Foam

1980, officials have gated and plugged more than 13,000 inactive mines

September 8, 2022

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Colorado clerk pleads not guilty in election system breach

Mesa County Clerk and Recorder Tina Peters speaks during a “Truth and Justice Rally” Dec. 1 at the old Mesa…

September 7, 2022

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The Blotter

Blotter lightscca Durango Police Department Monday 6:24 p.m. A tree was reported on fire in a backyard on the 200…

September 6, 2022

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Colorado judge throws out recount challenge by indicted clerk Tina Peters

Challenge came too late to be considered, judge says

September 6, 2022

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Woman dies in 900-foot fall from Colorado mountain peak

Fresh snow on Capitol Peak seen on Oct. 2, 2021, outside Aspen. (Hugh Carey/The Colorado Sun) ASPEN – A Colorado…

September 5, 2022

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife sheds light on state’s 350 most sensitive species

Dashboard highlights leading threats across the state, agency’s progress in protecting them

September 5, 2022

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Debate intensifies on how much trail access to give e-bikes

Daniel Giffin shows off a recently-bought mountain bike at the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort in Colorado Springs on Aug. 10.…

September 5, 2022

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Weekly planner for Sept. 5-Sept. 9

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…

September 4, 2022

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More than 60 people displaced by fire possibly sparked by lightning

COLORADO SPRINGS – Dozens of residents in a Colorado Springs apartment complex have been displaced after a fire Friday night…

September 3, 2022

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Colorado public defenders launch union drive over workloads

Scott Ostrem, center, who was charged with killing three people at a crowded suburban Denver Walmart, sits with his public…

September 2, 2022

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If Bennet is re-elected, he’ll be Colorado’s longest-serving senator. Here’s what he’s done in Congress

Republicans argue the Democratic incumbent has been ineffective in his 13-plus years in Washington

August 31, 2022

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Defense: Forced medication likely won’t help accused gunman

Robert Dear, who admits to killing three people at a Planned Parenthood in Colorado Springs, talks during a court appearance.…

August 31, 2022

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Hispanic voters in Colorado prioritize economic issues, survey shows

Abortion rights emerge as unusually important to respondents

August 31, 2022

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The Blotter

Blotter lightscca Durango Police Department Tuesday 9:11 a.m. A woman was reportedly spraying residents with a water hose in the…

August 31, 2022

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District attorney presses for earliest trial dates in Tina Peters case

Prosecutors say they have completed core investigation into elections office security breach

August 30, 2022

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Judge temporarily blocks gun control regulations in Colorado

In this 2012 photo, a row of different AR-15 style rifles are displayed for sale at the Firing Line indoor…

August 30, 2022

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Recall of state senator who became a Democrat would happen in his new GOP-leaning district

Secretary of State’s Office estimates a special recall election would cost $200,000

August 30, 2022

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Medication recommended for Colorado clinic shooting suspect

Robert Dear talks to Judge Gilbert Martinez during a court appearance in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Dec. 9, 2015. (Andy…

August 30, 2022

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Teen shot, killed in Monte Vista while filming TikTok dance video

DENVER – Two minors and an adult face charges after a Colorado teenager was shot in the head and killed…

August 30, 2022