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Strong words on Ukraine from some Colorado leaders; others fault Biden

conservative podcaster said he stands with Russia

February 25, 2022

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Colorado may be the next state to decriminalize ‘magic’ mushrooms

research shows the therapeutic potential of psilocybin, LSD and other psychedelics

February 25, 2022

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Here are the proposed new names for 28 Colorado landmarks with Indigenous slurs

force recommends renaming more than 660 geographical sites across the country

February 24, 2022

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Parents of baby among 5 who died in suspected mass overdose

DENVER – The five people who died of suspected fentanyl overdoses in a suburban Denver apartment included both parents of…

February 24, 2022

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Lawmakers rethink a law that made possessing fentanyl a misdemeanor

4 grams could be enough for 2,000 fatal doses of the drug

February 24, 2022

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These young adults are shredding, pedaling, climbing – and fighting cancer

Thousands fighting life-threatening illnesses have benefited from First Descents programs in the past 20 years

February 23, 2022

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Ting Internet coming to Durango, Cortez

will be Durango’s first citywide fiber internet provider

February 23, 2022

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Proposed law would allow Coloradans convicted of DUIs to get licenses reinstated sooner

offense would trigger 90-day continuous monitoring requirement

February 23, 2022

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Haaland: 16 tribal water settlements will get $1.7 billion

Low water levels at Wahweap Bay at Lake Powell along the Upper Colorado River Basin are shown June 9, 2021,…

February 22, 2022

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So you want to caucus? Here’s how to do it when parties gather next week

Precinct-level events start March 1; times and locations vary by county

February 22, 2022

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Prosecutor: Fentanyl likely killed 5 in Colorado apartment

This bag of fentanyl was confiscated by the Farmington Police Department. The police department has seen a rise in fentanyl…

February 22, 2022

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Small jet goes off runway in Aspen, closing airport

A business jet sits at the end of the Aspen, Colo., airport runway on Monday afternoon, Feb. 21, 2022. No…

February 21, 2022

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Mushroom rabbi grows psilocybin for Denver congregation

Rabbi Ben Gorelick, left, measures out a precise amount Sacrament, psilocybin mushrooms, during a Sacred Tribe Sacrament ceremony at the…

February 21, 2022

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Weekly planner for Feb. 22-25

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…

February 20, 2022

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Colorado seeks election hard drive copies in security probe

Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold filed a lawsuit on Thursday to compel a Republican elections clerk who says he…

February 19, 2022

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Navajo Nation maintains mask mandate as New Mexico drops it

The Navajo Nation is maintaining a mask mandate to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, even as the last of…

February 18, 2022

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Coloradans worried about water, wildfires and cost of living, new poll shows

Telephone and online interview polled 3,440 residents of eight Mountain West states

February 18, 2022

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The Blotter

Blotter lightscca Durango Police Department Wednesday 7:58 a.m. A man with blood on his hands was reportedly yelling in the…

February 17, 2022

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Most Colorado school districts ditch mask mandates

Decisions come amid steep decline in omicron wave

February 17, 2022

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Colorado ends crisis care protocol for hospital staffing

Dr. Rachel Herlihy, state epidemiologist, makes a point during a news conference about the state’s response to the spread of…

February 17, 2022

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Utah senator drops opposition, internment camp bill advances

A rebuilt watchtower stands at Camp Amache, on Jan. 18, 2015, the site of a former World War II-era Japanese-American…

February 16, 2022

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Colorado inmates say state is violating ban on forced work

DENVER – Two Colorado inmates who say they were pressured into working despite health concerns are suing the state’s prison…

February 16, 2022

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Megadrought in Colorado, rest of the Southwest, is worst in 1,200 years

tree ring data, researchers say climate change made conditions worse in last 22 years

February 16, 2022

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Man accused of lifting $25K dinosaur claw at Tucson gem show

TUCSON, Ariz. – A man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a fossilized dinosaur claw valued at $25,000 from a…

February 15, 2022