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Sheriff’s office faces lawsuit
Couple claim excessive force, negligent training during traffic stop
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Geek Squad visits library
Donitza Ivanovich and Jen Lokey show different chemical reactions during the Geek Squad of the Durango Discovery Museum performance at the Cortez Library. The next summer reading program is Dan…
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Business briefs
Sierra Club blasts study on N.M. coal operations Environmental groups Friday criticized as inadequate a draft federal study of coal operations at Four Corners Power Plant and Navajo Mine near…
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Regional foreclosures continue to decline
Across Colorado, the rate hits pre-recession level
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Balancing act
Ellen Koppenhafer and Marcus Steward try paddle-boarding for the first time while enjoying a day at McPhee Reservoir.Sam Green/Dolores Star
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Hoop house helpers
Jessie Gordon bolts together the frame for a hoop house as Kayla Paul holds a pole in place and Stacey Armbruster and Jake Nolte help position the frame. An Americorps…
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Hispanics gaining clout in elections
Salazardu1-i-syn A fast-growing Hispanic population will have increasing importance in Colorado and national elections, statistics from a new report show. The votes are there for either major party, but Republicans…
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Veteran services officer nominated for award
Uncovering forgotten benefits is Torres’ specialty
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Biologist: Climate spells grim fate for state’s trees
Evolutionary biologist Connie Barlow predicts climate change could devastate Colorado’s trees before the end of the century. In 2012, Steve Colburn of Laser Technology Inc. measured the ponderosa pine named…
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Former Cortez teacher under investigation
Utah authorities have launched a child-exploitation probe connected to a former Cortez teacher. The Desert News in Salt Lake City reported this week that Edward A. Greene, 54, of Spanish…
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Nowlin, Lambert win GOP primaries
Davis wins primary for county assessor; Deavers takes coroner race
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A rising star
After hitting a monster home run, Makayla Long leaps onto home plate where her teammates are waiting to congratulate her. In addition to her home run, Long pitched five impressive…