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Lake Powell hits historic low, raising hydropower concerns

Glen Canyon Dam is seen Aug. 21, 2019, in Page, Ariz. The elevation of Lake Powell fell below 3,525 feet,…

March 16, 2022

The Blotter

Blotter lightscca Durango Police Department Monday 7:59 a.m. A woman reported someone was trying to break into her car in…

March 16, 2022

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Crime continues to rise in Colorado, state data shows

Violent crime increases 17% between 2019 and 2021

March 15, 2022

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Colorado election deniers sued by civil rights groups over door-to-door ‘intimidation’

Canvassers reportedly wear badges, pretend to be associated with government and sometimes carry guns

March 15, 2022

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The Blotter

Blotter lightscca Durango Police Department Sunday 7:31 a.m. A man reportedly shoplifted and assaulted an employee at Walmart, 1155 South…

March 14, 2022

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Avalanche kills snowmobiler across Colorado state line

12 fatal slides this season, six have involved snowmobiles

March 14, 2022

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Denver recorded 96 homicides in 2021, highest since 1981

Blotter lightscca DENVER – Denver police say there were 96 homicides in the city last year, the highest number recorded…

March 14, 2022

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These small, city-owned ski areas keep up the tradition of skiing for all

Durango’s Chapman Hill has been used as an in-town ski area for more than 70 years

March 14, 2022

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Weekly planner for March 14-18

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…

March 13, 2022

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Cash for grass: Colorado bill would pay to abandon lawns

DENVER (AP) – Facing a historic megadrought all across the American West with no end in sight, Colorado lawmakers, looking…

March 12, 2022

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Coloradans will be charged $29 for a state parks pass when registering cars

Residents can opt out of the Keep Colorado Wild Pass

March 11, 2022

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Biden to tap Navajo health head to lead federal agency

Health Service has $7.4 billion budget and provides care to 2.6 million people

March 11, 2022

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The Blotter

Blotter lightscca Durango Police Department Thursday 1:55 a.m. A man and a woman were reportedly fighting in the 2900 block…

March 11, 2022

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‘Deplorable’ practices inspire Colorado bill that would give state more power to inspect funeral homes

Sen. Don Coram: ‘This is just vital that we give this bill full consideration’

March 10, 2022

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Some in state Legislature want to stop tiny committees from appointing state lawmakers

in five Colorado representatives were at some point appointed to a statehouse seat

March 10, 2022

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Colorado abortion rights bill advances after 14-hour hearing

Measure would codify reproductive rights in state law as backstop against future local restrictions

March 10, 2022

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Gov. Polis joins other governors in calling for federal gas tax suspension

bill would suspend collection of 18.3 cents per gallon until 2023

March 9, 2022

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Nebraska canal project targeting Colorado clears key hurdle

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts speaks during a news conference, Sept. 30, 2020, in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska took another step Wednesday,…

March 9, 2022

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Colorado lawmakers cut back jail oversight bill after outcry from sheriffs

Measure instead seeks to form a commission to study possible reforms

March 9, 2022

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Native Americans fret as report card released on 2020 census

Activists hold signs promoting Native American participation in the U.S. census in front of a mural of Crow Tribe historian…

March 9, 2022

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Tina Peters indicted; criminal complaint details alleged conduct

Colorado GOP calls for her to exit secretary of state’s race

March 9, 2022

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The Blotter

Blotter lightscca Durango Police Department Monday 7:41 a.m. Someone reported a stolen bike worth $2,000 in the 3200 block of…

March 9, 2022

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Indian Health Service head nominated amid tough challenges

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – President Joe Biden will announce Wednesday that he is nominating veteran health administrator Roselyn Tso to oversee…

March 9, 2022

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Here are Colorado’s top 10 consumer complaints in 2021

13,970 complaints and inquiries were filed last year

March 8, 2022