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Ken Buck now says Trump deserves some blame for riot; Colorado Dems seek ouster

U.S. Rep. Ken Buck on Thursday assigned some blame for the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol to President Donald Trump, one day after saying Trump was not at all responsible for the destructive mob. ...

DATE: Jan. 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado’s coronavirus vaccine rollout is confusing — but it’s working, leaders say

On Thursday, Colorado Lt. Gov Dianne Primavera did what hundreds of thousands of Coloradans her age are wishing they could also do. “I’m in the wave that’s getting the COVID vaccine,” Primavera,...

DATE: Jan. 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez City Manager John Dougherty announces resignation

Cortez City Manager John Dougherty announced his resignation Friday, effective April 30. Dougherty’s resignation comes after an arduous 2½-year term that involved a multiyear financial audit...

DATE: Jan. 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Will La Plata County start tracking COVID-19 in human waste?

What if La Plata County communities could detect the prevalence of COVID-19 in neighborhoods or communitywide before it shows up in test results? Colorado entities are testing a tool to do just...

DATE: Jan. 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Subaru dealership moves to Three Springs in Durango

Morehart Murphy Subaru plans to open its new dealership Monday at Three Springs Crossing in Durango. The new building is more than triple the size of the current Subaru dealership at 33 Parker Ave....

DATE: Jan. 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trump concedes end of presidency as Congress talks about his ouster

WASHINGTON — With 13 days left in his term, President Donald Trump finally bent to reality on Thursday amid growing talk of trying to force him out early, acknowledging he’ll peacefully leave after...

DATE: Jan. 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Security to be increased at COVID-19 testing site to stop photos, videos

La Plata County seeks to increase security at its COVID-19 testing site after some members of the public have shown up in recent weeks to take photos and videos of health care workers and patients....

DATE: Jan. 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Five new coronavirus outbreaks reported for Cortez

Montezuma County has reported five new active COVID-19 outbreaks, bringing its total active cases to 23, according to the Colorado Department of Health and Environment. The county has had a total...

DATE: Jan. 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Outbreak of COVID-19 reported at Durango homeless camp

An outbreak of COVID-19 cases has been reported at the Purple Cliffs homeless camp south of Durango, according to state health department records. The outbreak was confirmed Tuesday, according to...

DATE: Jan. 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wrongful death lawsuit targets Silverton Avalanche School

The family of a Longmont man killed in an avalanche safety class near Silverton is suing the guide, school and local rescue group as well as the maker of an avalanche airbag and its private equity...

DATE: Jan. 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Congress validates Biden’s election victory; Trump promises ‘orderly transition’

WASHINGTON — Angry supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in a chaotic protest aimed at thwarting a peaceful transfer of power, forcing lawmakers to be rushed...

DATE: Jan. 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Health department launches alerts for vaccination distribution

Richard Roth is 77 and is looking forward to the day when he and his wife, Carol, 68, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, can at least make an appointment to be vaccinated to protect themselves...

DATE: Jan. 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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