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‘Most traveled man in America’ visits Durango High School
Speaker shows students potential for other options after graduating high school
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Durango airport reports 16% increase in summer passengers
More flights and larger planes contributed to higher numbers
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Durango woman hit by car dies from injuries
Police lack probable cause to file charges against driver
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La Plata County wants you – for a board or commission
County seeks to fill 28 vacancies, 52 expiring positions on all 30 citizen groups
Sports
Durango tops Piedra Vista thanks to two penalty kick goals
Demons have won five of last six matches
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Former political strategist develops journalism scholarship for Durango School District 9-R students
Durango High School graduate seeks to help inspire youth movement in the media
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Durango City Council approves 1,928-acre annexation of Durango Mesa
Demonstration trails will open to public Sept. 28
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Durango police set sights on new building
Chief hopes modern station helps recruit, retain officers
Regional News
Gun rights advocates have lost Colorado’s elections – but they may win the legal war
A signing by the side of Highway 14 outside Sterling, Colorado, proclaims support of gun rights and the Second Amendment. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News)Hart Van Denburg/CPR News Just a decade…
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La Plata County commissioners appoint treasurer to replace Allison Aichele
Ann ‘Moni’ Grushkin selected from a group of five candidates
Sports
New mountain bike race comes to Aztec in November
Mountain bike racers climb an uphill portion of a race at Llano el Churro, Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico, March 5, 2023. (Teenek.com/Courtesy Photo)Teenek.com AZTEC – The Teenek 100 USA mountain bike…
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Photo: Fall’s in the air
Signs of fall are surrounding us on Tuesday with shorter daylight, cooler temperatures, the leaves that are beginning to change and the first snows in the San Juan Mountains north…
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Durango School District 9-R to host grand opening for outdoor learning lab
Phase 1 officially complete after the district raised $460,000
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Durango seeking applicants for first-ever city Poet Laureate program
Positions to bring poetry to ‘forefront of community's consciousness’
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Durango fire chief to retire at end of the year
Three finalists selected to fill the role; candidates forum scheduled for later this month
Sports
Sofia Voss, Charlie Dillman lead Durango cross country at Border Wars meet
Voss and Dillman both post strong results against teams from Western, Southwestern U.S.
Regional News
Sen. Michael Bennet pushes for re-expansion of child tax credit as poverty rates rise
Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., speaks during a news conference on Child Tax Credit, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)Mariam Zuhaib WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen.…
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Durango woman in critical condition after being hit by car
Woman was walking along road at night during rain; no charges filed
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Expired contract leaves Marvel, Bayfield without transfer stations
Stations likely to remain closed through at least early October
New Mexico
Report examines economic impact of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
Visitation triples and boosts Las Cruces economy
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Pueblo Community College offers drone certification classes
Courses aim to help expand skill set for local workforce
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Birding ‘another dimension’ for outdoor recreation
Durango Bird Club ready to accept newcomers under its wings
Regional News
When it comes to how old is too old for Congress, Colorado’s lawmakers believe voters should be the judge
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., speaks to the media, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)Mark Schiefelbein The Founding Fathers set a minimum…
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Why not reopen Wilson Gulch exit off U.S. Highway 160?
There will be roundabouts on either side of the “Bridge to the Future” when the Grandview interchange is fully functional, possibly by Thanksgiving if all goes perfectly. One roundabout is…
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Young La Plata County residents: how many commissioners can you name?
Additional On The Road event added to target engagement with a younger crowd
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DA candidate Sean Murray says he is most experienced to lead office
La Plata County prosecutor’s announcement means two people running for Democratic nomination
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Durango hopes to stay ahead of growing electric vehicle demand
City explores new EV standards for future developments
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Mechanical issue causes 2-hour delay for Durango-Silverton Saturday train
Passengers found themselves stuck near Rockwood