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Democratic state Sen. Julie Gonzales launched a primary bid Monday to unseat U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper next year, calling herself an “insurgent progressive” in a race that will fuel the increasingly...
Democratic state senator launches bid as ‘insurgent progressive’ to unseat Hickenlooper
Democratic state Sen. Julie Gonzales launched a primary bid Monday to unseat U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper next year, calling herself an “insurgent progressive” in a race that will fuel the increasingly...
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December 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Democratic state Sen. Julie Gonzales launched a primary bid Monday to unseat U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper next year, calling herself an “insurgent progressive” in a race that will fuel the increasingly...
As communities lean more heavily on wind, sunshine and flowing water to power everyday life, a familiar challenge has emerged: reliability. The natural forces that generate clean energy are dependably...
LPEA wants to build battery storage locations, some residents are opposed
As communities lean more heavily on wind, sunshine and flowing water to power everyday life, a familiar challenge has emerged: reliability. The natural forces that generate clean energy are dependably...
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December 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
As communities lean more heavily on wind, sunshine and flowing water to power everyday life, a familiar challenge has emerged: reliability. The natural forces that generate clean energy are dependably...
WASHINGTON – Public lands, including the people who play in and draw meaning from them, are central to Colorado’s identity.
Last week, that sense of place was central to Sen. Michael Bennet’s testimo...
Last week, that sense of place was central to Sen. Michael Bennet’s testimo...
Sen. Michael Bennet says wilderness bill has support ‘across the political spectrum’
WASHINGTON – Public lands, including the people who play in and draw meaning from them, are central to Colorado’s identity.
Last week, that sense of place was central to Sen. Michael Bennet’s testimo...
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December 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
WASHINGTON – Public lands, including the people who play in and draw meaning from them, are central to Colorado’s identity.
Last week, that sense of place was central to Sen. Michael Bennet’s testimo...
Last week, that sense of place was central to Sen. Michael Bennet’s testimo...
Turmoil from a mass exodus of staff and leadership at the Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District earlier this year continues to ripple through the department.
Board President Emily Horvath, who led...
Board President Emily Horvath, who led...
More turnover hits Fort Lewis Mesa fire district
Turmoil from a mass exodus of staff and leadership at the Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District earlier this year continues to ripple through the department.
Board President Emily Horvath, who led...
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December 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Turmoil from a mass exodus of staff and leadership at the Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District earlier this year continues to ripple through the department.
Board President Emily Horvath, who led...
Board President Emily Horvath, who led...
After two years, a man accused of shooting another man at the Wapiti Lodge in Durango is set to stand trial on charges of first-degree murder, witness tampering and violating a protection order.
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Jury selection begins for Durango man accused in motel shooting death
After two years, a man accused of shooting another man at the Wapiti Lodge in Durango is set to stand trial on charges of first-degree murder, witness tampering and violating a protection order.
In O...
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December 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
After two years, a man accused of shooting another man at the Wapiti Lodge in Durango is set to stand trial on charges of first-degree murder, witness tampering and violating a protection order.
In O...
In O...
Dear Action Line,
Rumor among the Purgatory Underground (which, maybe appropriately, sounds a bit like a ski mountain upside down) is that the longtime Purgatory Resort “hanging pennants” log...
Rumor among the Purgatory Underground (which, maybe appropriately, sounds a bit like a ski mountain upside down) is that the longtime Purgatory Resort “hanging pennants” log...
Has the Purgatory logo always been upside down?
Dear Action Line,
Rumor among the Purgatory Underground (which, maybe appropriately, sounds a bit like a ski mountain upside down) is that the longtime Purgatory Resort “hanging pennants” log...
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December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Dear Action Line,
Rumor among the Purgatory Underground (which, maybe appropriately, sounds a bit like a ski mountain upside down) is that the longtime Purgatory Resort “hanging pennants” log...
Rumor among the Purgatory Underground (which, maybe appropriately, sounds a bit like a ski mountain upside down) is that the longtime Purgatory Resort “hanging pennants” log...
A teacher’s use of a human skull during a Shiprock High School class on Nov. 19 led to the teacher’s removal, prompted multiple cleansing rituals and triggered a district review of cultural sensitivit...
Central Consolidated Schools grapples with cultural harm after classroom incident
A teacher’s use of a human skull during a Shiprock High School class on Nov. 19 led to the teacher’s removal, prompted multiple cleansing rituals and triggered a district review of cultural sensitivit...
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December 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A teacher’s use of a human skull during a Shiprock High School class on Nov. 19 led to the teacher’s removal, prompted multiple cleansing rituals and triggered a district review of cultural sensitivit...
Durango residents are angry about Flock Safety cameras that have been deployed around the city and are calling for Durango Police Department to cancel its contracts and take the cameras down.
Resident...
Resident...
Durango residents call for Flock Safety cameras to be taken down
Durango residents are angry about Flock Safety cameras that have been deployed around the city and are calling for Durango Police Department to cancel its contracts and take the cameras down.
Resident...
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December 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Durango residents are angry about Flock Safety cameras that have been deployed around the city and are calling for Durango Police Department to cancel its contracts and take the cameras down.
Resident...
Resident...
