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Some failed Colorado congressional candidates still have campaign money. Here’s why.

Republican Cory Gardner and Democrat Mike Johnston both have more than $1 million left over

December 29, 2021

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When will federal law reflect what states have already done regarding marijuana?

Banking concerns and threat of federal enforcement loom over an otherwise legalized industry

December 29, 2021

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Griswold asks judge to dismiss ‘baseless’ GOP election-denier lawsuit

Six Republican-elected officials are asking for an ‘audit’ of 2020 results

December 29, 2021

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Suspect in Denver shootings wrote books previewing attacks

Mourners perform a ritual as they gather outside the door of a tattoo parlor along South Broadway, Tuesday, Dec. 28,…

December 29, 2021

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Mesa County drops lawsuit against Tina Peters over voting services contract

Clerk and recorder had not signed off on new voting services contract

December 29, 2021

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Former Denver-based Dominion executive files lawsuit against conservative talk show host

Defamation suit says Clay Clark monetized false claims, ‘tarnished’ reputation

December 29, 2021

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Navajo Nation reports 19 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation reported 19 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus on Tuesday and no additional…

December 29, 2021

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Police: 6 killed, including gunman, in Denver area shootings

Investigators recover evidence from a window frame outside an Xfinity store Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, in Lakewood, one of the…

December 28, 2021

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife hosts New Year’s Day hiking program

Ridgway State Park to hold hikes and other activities

December 27, 2021

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Urine is hurting Colorado’s high country lakes

Researchers use some human insight – and some cultural markers – to find out where the waste is coming from…

December 27, 2021

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Judge to consider bid to lower trucker’s 110-year sentence

People hold signs in support of truck driver Rogel Aguilera-Mederos during a rally on the west steps of the state…

December 27, 2021

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Here’s what it takes to actually get on the ballot in Colorado

Candidates may start gathering petition signatures in mid-January

December 27, 2021

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Colorado Gators started as a natural garbage disposal. Now it’s a tourist attraction

Jay Young’s San Luis Valley oasis offers tourists close-up encounters with gators, snakes, turtles and lizards

December 26, 2021

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Colorado women creating modern version of the Green Book

Crystal Egli, left, and Parker McMullen Bushman recently launched a new Inclusive Guide through their new company, Inclusive Journeys. The…

December 26, 2021

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Colorado lawmakers still have $2.6 billion in federal COVID-19 stimulus to spend

Legislative task forces have been meeting for months to discuss how to make a dent on issues like affordable housing…

December 26, 2021

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Avalanche kills backcountry skier near Cameron Pass on Colorado’s Front Range

Slide occurred in an area with ‘considerable’ risk

December 25, 2021

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Officials weary as Mesa County election breach probe continues

Mesa County Clerk and Recorder Tina Peters was elected to the position in 2018. (Gretel Daugherty, Special to the Sun)cca…

December 25, 2021

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‘Unabomber’ Ted Kaczynski moved from Colorado to prison medical facility

He pleaded guilty to setting 16 explosions that killed three people and injured 23 others

December 23, 2021

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Supporters rally for trucker sentenced to 110 years in crash

An emotional Oslaida Mederos, center, speaks to members of the media during an impromptu press conference for members of the…

December 22, 2021

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Omicron has arrived in Colorado: Studying aerosols shows how COVID-19 spreads in the air

Think of aerosol emissions like the way cigarette smoke can hover and build up, researcher says

December 22, 2021

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Colorado confirms first wolf kill of livestock in decades

Calf carcass found on ranch in North Park

December 22, 2021

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Geographic naming board agrees to scrape offensive name from Chaffee County gulch

Board recommends renaming derogatory Chinaman Gulch as Yan Sing Gulch, which translates to ‘resilience’ in Chinese

December 20, 2021

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Colorado representative tests positive for breakthrough COVID-19

Two senators also report positive tests

December 20, 2021

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Weekly planner for Dec. 20-24

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…

December 19, 2021