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Beetle infestation slows in Southwest Colorado, but only for lack of trees

2019 survey shows 5,000 newly damaged acres in San Juan Mountains

DATE: Jan 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Should it be a felony to threaten elected officials? A Colorado bill is asking

Measure is running into stiff resistance at the Capitol

DATE: Jan 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado lawmakers move closer to repealing death penalty

Bill receives initial approval after emotional debate in Senate

DATE: Jan 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico confronts backlog of wage-theft complaints

SANTA FE – New Mexico is struggling to clear a backlog of about 1,900 complaints of wage theft linked to enforcement of the state’s minimum wage law. Workforce Solutions Secretary...

DATE: Jan 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Pay increase is one piece of hiring push for Durango Police Department

Retention continues to be a problem at DPD. One solution: hire locally

DATE: Jan 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango restaurants take lead in reducing plastic use

Biodegradable to-go containers, straws, utensils now more common

DATE: Jan 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

Endangered fish on upswing in Colorado River basin

Humpback chub populations stabilizing

DATE: Jan 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County residents meet to discuss pros, cons of wolf reintroduction

Are urban areas imposing their values on rural parts of the state?

DATE: Jan 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police seize drugs and cash during traffic stop

Durango police seized a “significant amount” of LSD, cocaine, ketamine and cash Thursday night after a traffic stop. The investigation started when a patrol sergeant stopped a ma...

DATE: Jan 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News