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Dutch government says pro-Russian hackers target municipalities linked to this week's NATO summit

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Pro-Russian hackers launched a series of denial-of-service attacks Monday on several municipalities and organizations linked to a NATO summit this week in the N...

DATE: Jun 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

London's secret tunnels that helped inspire James Bond will open to the public, complete with a bar

LONDON (AP) — There is a history-rich part of London that few people have seen, where the city braced for the Blitz, James Bond’s creator got inspiration and secret Cold War messages passed ...

DATE: Jun 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital route for oil. Closing it could backfire on Iran

The war between Israel and Iran has raised concerns that Iran could retaliate by trying to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important oil chokepoint due to the large volumes of c...

DATE: Jun 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Game 7: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 29 points and Thunder beat Pacers 103-91 for NBA title

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander walked off the court for the final time this season, collapsed into the arms of coach Mark Daigneault and finally smiled. It was over. The climb ...

DATE: Jun 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

The largest digital camera ever built has released its first shots of the universe

NEW YORK (AP) — The largest digital camera ever built released its first shots of the universe Monday — including colorful nebulas, stars and galaxies. The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, located...

DATE: Jun 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Rebuilding Pac-12 reaches deal with CBS for its football and men's basketball games

The Pac-12 struck a media-rights deal with CBS on Monday that sets up the network to broadcast a minimum of four football and men's basketball games per season on its main network and provid...

DATE: Jun 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Mideast governments condemn suicide bombing of Syrian church as death toll rises to 25

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — The death toll from a suicide bomb attack on a church in Syria at the weekend has risen to 25, state media said Monday. The attack Sunday on the Mar Elias Greek Or...

DATE: Jun 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

The Latest: The White House defends its massive bombing campaign against Iran

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told ABC News on Monday morning that Iran was an “imminent threat” and that President Donald Trump is the “first president with the guts to actua...

DATE: Jun 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Crushing it. What do you do with 4,000 hailstones that you collect while chasing storms

LEVELLAND, Texas (AP) — Dozens of researchers are chasing, driving and running into storms to collect fresh hail, getting their car bodies and their own bodies dented in the name of science....

DATE: Jun 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

EU finds 'indications' Israel is breaching key agreement with its actions in Gaza

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union says there are ″indications″ that Israel's actions in Gaza are violating human rights obligations in the agreement governing its ties with the EU, accordin...

DATE: Jun 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

The Latest: Israel strikes Iranian government targets as Trump muses about 'regime change'

Israel said it hit more Iranian government targets Monday in Tehran, including the notorious Evin Prison, as other strikes targeted Iran’s underground enrichment site at Fordo for a seco...

DATE: Jun 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

6 reported dead and 2 missing after a boat capsizes on Lake Tahoe in California

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Six people were confirmed dead and two others were missing after a boat capsized on Lake Tahoe in California during a powerful weekend thunderstorm that whipp...

DATE: Jun 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Photos: Fireworks show lights up Cortez sky on Fourth of JulyTopping off the Independence Day celebration Friday in Cortez, the fireworks show was grand as ever.Just west of Parque de Vida was a car show, put on by BumzArodn. Crowds leisurely strolled by looking at the cars while more canopies of families and friends stationed themselves on the grass.The pyrotechnics began blasting into the sky just after 9 p.m., as Parque de Vida had filled with an evening crowd of ready onlookers. Cascades and bursts, sparkles and twists, even the periodic fireball – the fireworks worked their magic as the crowd roared with excitement and watched in awe, with the evening show ending around 9:30 p.m.

Topping off the Independence Day celebration Friday in Cortez, the fireworks show was grand as ever...

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

Coal Bank Pass rockfall, wall work planned through NovemberDrivers going between Durango and Silverton for fireworks should expect delays

Colorado Department of Transportation crews are racing to complete rockfall mitigation and replace a retaining wall on U.S. Highway 550 at Coal Bank Pass before snow arrives this fall.Crews are working on slopes between 45 and 90 degrees with boulders perched on a ledge at mile marker 59.3, near Deer Creek. CDOT Project Manager Jeff Reichle said the plan is to excavate from the top down, reducing slopes to about 35 degrees so rocks slide to a stop rather than rolling downhill.

After heavy excavation, CDOT will bring in rope crews to perform lighter excavation, he said. A rockfall catchment wall will be built that will gradually fill with rocks and sediment, eventually becoming a retaining wall.At mile marker 56.9, crews will replace a failing timber crib wall with a mechanically stabilized earth retaining wall on the northbound downslope. Reichle said drivers will see centerline barriers, with lanes narrowed to about 10 feet, as crews dig into the road and install wires and cribbing.“We’re going to cut the road in half, basically right at center line, and dig a hole in the road,” he said. “That’s really the only way to do the work because of the steepness.”

The rockfall work will remove about 12,000 to 14,000 cubic yards of rock and dirt, which will be stockpiled at Andrews Lake for future use in road shouldering and other projects, he said. That’s enough to fill 1,300 dump trucks or nearly four Olympic-sized pools. The work will require patience from motorists, with the rockfall mitigation and wall replacement scheduled to be completed by Oct. 1.The projects have been on CDOT’s list for about 10 years, Reichle said.

The retaining wall at mile marker 56.9 is in poor condition. If it fails or a major rockfall hits, CDOT could face an emergency project and extended full closures.Falling rocks near Deer Creek dwarf the current Jersey barriers, Reichle said. Some boulders are as large as 10 cubic yards – comparable in size to a small dump truck.What to expect over Fourth of July weekendRockfall and wall work on Highway 550 between the summits of Coal Bank and Molas passes will pause through Sunday for the holiday weekend.However, drivers should still expect delays at two traffic signals at mile markers 56.9 and 59.3, according to CDOT.

Reichle said wait times will be about two minutes, but could be longer depending on traffic volumes and the automated signals.“Peak periods before and after the Silverton fireworks show will have longer waits,” he said.

Where did the boulders come from?Reichle, a geologist, said he often wonders how these slopes formed.The first and foremost answer is the road itself cuts across the slope, he said. If a road had never been built, there wouldn’t be a falling rock hazard. But it’s also possible a landslide occurred thousands of years ago, or that it and boulders are remnants of glaciers that moved through the canyons thousands of years ago.“It could have been a lateral moraine or a terminal moraine, or something like that, that deposited the large stones as it traveled through this area,” he said.cburney@durangoherald.com

Drivers going between Durango and Silverton for fireworks should expect delays

Photos: Cortez BMX hosts state qualifying racesOver 100 riders from youth striders to adults competed Saturday at the Baxter Family BMX track in Cortez

Over 100 riders from youth striders to adults competed Saturday at the Baxter Family BMX track in Cortez

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Families and friends packed the Dolores High School gymnasium to celebrate 26 graduates walking acro...

Photos: Hundreds send off the Montezuma-Cortez Class of 2025Friends, family fill Panther StadiumHundreds of family and friends piled into the bleachers at Panther Stadium to watch the graduating seniors receive their diplomas.M-CHS Principal Jennifer Boniface served as emcee, and told the gathered crowd that this ceremony was a testament to 12 years of hard work by this class. “Your journey has not always been easy, but you have persevered and achieved this significant milestone,” she said.The warm evening event opened with music by the Red Sky Drummers, a “Pomp and Circumstance” processional performed by the M-CHS Symphonic Winds, a presentation of colors by the VFW Post 5231 Color Guard, the national anthem sung by the M-CHS Choir, and a blessing given by Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Councilwoman Tawnie Knight.

Friends, family fill Panther Stadium

Durango police nab pet kangaroo for second time in less than a yearIrwin hopped around a downtown neighborhood before being captured

For the second time in less than a year, the Durango Police Department captured a pet kangaroo that escaped its confines and went for an early-morning hop through a downtown neighborhood.Irwin, the red kangaroo, was reported on the lam shortly before 6:30 a.m. Monday near East Second Avenue and College Drive – “about where it was the last time we dealt with it,” said Cmdr. Nick Stasi, with the police department.“Somebody driving by saw the kangaroo near the street, and they were concerned for its safety, so they gave us a call,” Stasi said.

Officers last dealt with Irwin in September, when he led police on a pursuit through the same neighborhood. While officers may have doubted the reporting party’s veracity eight months ago, this time they had no reason to second-guess the eyewitness’ account.“Our officers, kind of knowing a little bit of the backstory and just the uniqueness of the kangaroo, were very excited to go find this thing again and rescue it one more time,” Stasi said. “It’s not something our police officers do very often, and the chance to snuggle a kangaroo is pretty interesting for us, considering all the other things that are part of our normal duties.”Officers’ biggest concern was keeping Irwin safe, especially making sure he didn’t get hit by a car.“There was really no concern that it was going to attack anybody,” Stasi said. “It was actually very calm.”

It is legal to own red kangaroos, but with pet ownership comes certain responsibilities, he said. “We are hopeful that the owners of this animal, and any animal, understand that it is the owner’s responsibility to have care over their animal to make sure that it is not getting into dangerous situations,” he said.It was not immediately known how Irwin got loose. It is believed he escaped through an open or unlocked door. No citations were issued.The roo was eventually cornered. Officer Shane Garrison, who grew up on a farm, gave Irwin a little pet, then grabbed it and picked it up like a goat or a calf and carried it to a waiting police vehicle.

Irwin, named after Steve Irwin – aka ‘the Crocodile Hunter’ – was taken to the La Plata County Humane Society. He was picked up later that day by his owners. No officers were scratched or injured.“Apparently, it is very soft, and it was very docile,” Stasi said.Police fielded several media calls Tuesday about the escaped kangaroo, including news outlets from Denver, Albuquerque and The Associated Press.“It’s entertaining,” Stasi said. “I don’t know of any other police agencies in the country who have captured a kangaroo – let alone twice.”shane@durangoherald.com

Irwin hopped around a downtown neighborhood before being captured

Photo gallery: Mancos High School graduationHigh school graduation might mark the end of an era, but it’s just one step in a years-long journey for the 28 students in the Mancos High School Class of 2025. This was the message of Mancos staff and student speakers at the Sunday ceremony in the campus’ Performing Arts Center.

High school graduation might mark the end of an era, but it’s just one step in a years-long journey ...

Photo gallery: Montezuma-Cortez rallies past Elizabeth to win regional Stoked by a lineup full of upperclassmen – many who had played prominent roles during the last Montezuma-Cortez foray to the state tournament – the No. 7 Panthers turned a 5-1 deficit into an 11-6 victory over No. 10 Elizabeth at McAndrew Field in Cortez on Saturday, sparking scenes of jubilation for the hundreds of fans lining the backstop in support of their home team.In action earlier in the day, M-CHS downed No. 26 Jefferson Academy (6-18) by a 9-3 final.

Stoked by a lineup full of upperclassmen – many who had played prominent roles during the last Monte...

Dutch government says pro-Russian hackers target municipalities linked to this week's NATO summit

London's secret tunnels that helped inspire James Bond will open to the public, complete with a bar

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital route for oil. Closing it could backfire on Iran

Game 7: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 29 points and Thunder beat Pacers 103-91 for NBA title

The largest digital camera ever built has released its first shots of the universe

Rebuilding Pac-12 reaches deal with CBS for its football and men's basketball games

Mideast governments condemn suicide bombing of Syrian church as death toll rises to 25

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EU finds 'indications' Israel is breaching key agreement with its actions in Gaza

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6 reported dead and 2 missing after a boat capsizes on Lake Tahoe in California

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