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Statewide redistricting commission holds hearing in Durango

Meetings are part of effort by independent commissions to redraw political boundaries

DATE: Aug 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Why is it so hazy outside?

Smoke from western wildfires engulfs western Colorado

DATE: Aug 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Delta variant rises to dominance in La Plata, Archuleta counties

People who are unvaccinated experiencing surge of cases

DATE: Aug 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildflower season offers scenic hikes

Wildflowers are blooming in the San Juan Mountains and are thriving from all the rain. Here are three trails to view them. Horse Creek Trail: This trailhead is on Colorado Highway 145 b...

DATE: Aug 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire breaks out in Dolores County

Willow fire is between 6 and 10 acres

DATE: Aug 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

3 hit by rockfall while trying to recover hiker’s body

ASPEN — Three people trying to recover the body of a hiker on a Colorado mountain were injured Wednesday after being hit by a “massive rockfall” likely triggered by other climbers above them...

DATE: Aug 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Woman falls to death climbing Telluride’s via ferrata route

TELLURIDE — Authorities say an Arizona woman fell about 200 feet (61 meters) to her death while climbing the via ferrata route in Telluride. The Telluride Daily Planet reports 53-year-old An...

DATE: Aug 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ex-Nevada inmate convicted in 1984 Colorado hammer killings

CENTENNIAL — A former Nevada prison inmate has been convicted of first-degree murder in the 1984 hammer and knife slayings of three Colorado family members, including a 7-year-old girl. Sixt...

DATE: Aug 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

FBI investigating death of man on Navajo Nation

Officials are asking for public’s help

DATE: Aug 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Colorado senators tout key provisions in infrastructure bill

Clean water access, broadband improvements and wildfire mitigation among amendments

DATE: Aug 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Escalante Days and All School Reunion return Aug. 13-15 in Dolores

Traditional events return after last year’s cancellations

DATE: Aug 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos school district says masks optional, will provide testing and vaccines

Superintendent Cordrey is hopeful about meeting parents’ comfort levels with the pandemic

DATE: Aug 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News