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durangoherald. com > articles > durango-asks-court-to-weigh-in-on-anti-mask-initiative

Durango asks court to weigh in on anti-mask initiative

2+ hour, 5+ min ago  (12+ words) The Durango Herald...

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durangoherald. com > articles > assault-charge-for-immigration-officer-in-durango-could-test-immunity-provisions-for-federal-agents

Assault charge for immigration officer in Durango could test immunity provisions for federal agents

3+ day, 16+ hour ago  (794+ words) The decision in Colorado to charge an immigration officer with assault after a protester was grabbed by the neck and pulled across a street could test the boundaries of immunity provisions for federal agents as states scrutinize the use of…...

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durangoherald. com > articles > durango-city-councilor-requests-ordinance-regulating-automated-cameras

Durango City councilor requests ordinance regulating automated cameras

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (361+ words) Durango City Council appears ready to explore regulation of automatic license plate readers in addition to other forms of mass surveillance. On Tuesday, Mayor Dave Woodruff and Councilor Shirley Gonzales introduced a resolution and an ordinance, respectively, calling for regular…...

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durangoherald. com > articles > colorado-state-trooper-stops-dangerous-driver-near-work-zone-on-u-s-160

Colorado state trooper stops dangerous driver near work zone on U. S. 160

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (284+ words) A Colorado State Patrol trooper stopped a dangerous driver a few hundred yards from a work zone near Mesa Verde National Park on April 8, according to the agency. "It could've been really unfortunate if the trooper didn't act fast," said…...

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durangoherald. com > articles > gun-used-to-kill-8-children-was-stolen-from-truck-louisiana-man-tells-investigators

Gun used to kill 8 children was stolen from truck, Louisiana man tells investigators

6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (536+ words) A man who previously had the assault-style gun used to kill eight children in Louisiana told investigators he believes Shamar Elkins stole it from his truck in the weeks before the rampage in a Shreveport neighborhood, according to court documents…...

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durangoherald. com > articles > colorado-state-patrol-trooper-hospitalized-after-suspected-impaired-driver-runs-stop-sign

Colorado State Patrol trooper hospitalized after suspected impaired driver runs stop sign

6+ day, 10+ hour ago  (14+ words) The Durango Herald...

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durangoherald. com > articles > what-to-know-about-a-louisiana-father-fatally-shooting-8-children-including-his-own

What to know about a Louisiana father fatally shooting 8 children, including his own

6+ day, 14+ hour ago  (579+ words) The attack on Sunday morning unfolded in two homes in a Shreveport neighborhood. The gunman, identified as 31-year-old Shamar Elkins, died after a police pursuit that ended with officers firing on him, authorities said. Police have not provided a motive…...

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durangoherald. com > articles > one-man-dead-after-police-involved-crash-in-farmington

Update: Police identify man killed in police-involved crash in Farmington

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (203+ words) Farmington Police have identified the man killed early Tuesday in a police-involved crash. Ernest Begay, 46, was struck about 12: 15 a. m. April 14 by a police car while lying in the roadway near East Broadway and North Butler Avenue, according to a news release…...

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durangoherald. com > articles > durango-nixes-fourth-of-july-fireworks-amid-drought

Durango nixes Fourth of July fireworks amid drought

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (722+ words) Independence Day fireworks shows have become something of a rarity in Durango over the past seven years, with just two shows being held by the city since 2019. Durango Fire Protection District Chief Randy Black said the fire district strongly encourages…...

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durangoherald. com > articles > durango-police-fire-agencies-to-use-drones-as-first-responders

Durango police, fire agencies to use drones as first responders

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (443+ words) The city of Durango is preparing to deploy drones " but only in certain types of emergencies, according to the police and fire chiefs. Durango Police Chief Brice Current and Durango Fire Protection District Chief Randy Black recently presented to City…...