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Venture Snowboards in Silverton will reopen for the 2016-17 season after closing a year ago. The company was founded in 1999.

Silverton’s Venture Snowboards back in business

Venture Snowboards is ready to ride for the 2016-17 season.

The popular snowboard company based in Silverton shut down operations during the...

Crestview Ditch project underway to prevent flooding

Durango man found guilty of felony assault

Victims from Tuesday ATV crash near Silverton identified

EPA sues Wildcat Mining over violations of Clean Water Act

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National & World

Louisiana flooding spurs housing crisis

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. – With an estimated 40,000 homes damaged by deadly flooding, Louisiana could be looking at its biggest housing crunch since the miserable, bumbling...

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Business

U.S. home construction climbed to a six-month high in July

WASHINGTON – Apartment construction in the Northeast fueled a jump in home building in July as the pace of housing starts nationwide reached the strongest pace in six...

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Good Earth

Historic apple orchards begin comeback in Montezuma County

An apple orchard revival is taking place in Southwest Colorado.

The Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project wants to return the region back to the glory days of the early...

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Education

As schools resume, U.S. enrollment rises

WASHINGTON – No more staying up late during the week. Farewell to sleeping in. And, hello homework!

The lazy days of summer are ending for millions of children as...