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Study examining human-bear interactions in Durango enters final year

Bears may be in hibernation, but local wildlife officials are conducting a years-long study hoping to learn more about Durango residents’ interactions with the lumbering beasts. L...

DATE: Jan 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Good Earth

During Snowdown, market forces exact a dear price for prized tickets

Board president: Turning profit ‘violates spirit of Snowdown’

DATE: Jan 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA blamed for delay on Superfund in Silverton

Attorney says March deadline ‘still in play’

DATE: Jan 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton cancels Thursday’s Superfund vote

Town officials say EPA wants larger designation than originally proposed

DATE: Jan 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Last chance for comment on San Juan National Forest recreation cuts

Forest to finalize changes this spring

DATE: Jan 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Broncos win; Durangoans rock

‘Are you kidding me?’ says one flushed Durangoan

DATE: Jan 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton officials hold Superfund hearing Tuesday ahead of Thursday vote

It’s going to be a busy and potentially landmark week for the town of Silverton as officials look to stamp a letter addressed to Gov. John Hickenlooper requesting Superfund status by Thursda...

DATE: Jan 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Habitat owners in Durango file suit over fish die-off

Little Fishes Wildlife Habitat blames oil and gas companies

DATE: Jan 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bounty hunters say farewell to TV show, but not the chase

Fugitives on the run in Southwest Colorado are likely to see a little less screen time with the announcement “Rocky Mountain Bounty Hunters” will no longer be on the air. The show featured ...

DATE: Jan 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Obstacles remain to reach uninsured

Income, language barriers account for most of 10% without health coverage

DATE: Jan 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Health

Open Sky chief says agency ‘deeply concerned’ about frostbite cases

December incident could affect program’s licensing, accreditation

DATE: Jan 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

March, rally, songs mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Fort Lewis College

A newly discovered speech by Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. aired Monday on Fort Lewis College’s radio station, KDUR-FM, as more than 100 students marched on campus in honor of the assassinated...

DATE: Jan 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News