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Animas River expected to face low flows after sparse winter
Outfitters say plenty of families enjoy low water levels
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Southwest Colorado recreation industry can adapt during low-water years, panelists say
Panel highlights strategies to sustain rivers and outdoor tourism during drought
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‘Forums for Progress’ panel to examine energy issues in Southwest Colorado
Industry leaders to discuss policy, oil and gas, and emerging energy sectors
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Photos: Taking advantage of the early runoff
Jeff Seebach rows through the Durango Whitewater Park with Amber Best in front and Truett Seebach, 8, in the back on Friday with the Animas River flowing at 1,000 cubic…
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Nine designated campsites planned for Navajo Lake Basin
New management plan intends to balance environmental impacts with basin’s solitude
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LPEA exit fee locked in after appeals court rules against Tri-State
Ruling ends years of litigation over how contract termination payments should be calculated
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‘We’re not holding up’: Durango TSA officers struggle without pay during shutdown
DHS funding stalemate enters fifth week as essential workers go unpaid
Sports
Dominant deKay: Ignacio wrestler reflects on state title and adding to family’s legacy
Senior became Bobcats’ first state wrestling champion since 2011
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Prescribed burns scheduled northeast of Bayfield this weekend
U.S. Forest Service will reduce wildfire fuels across 255 acres
Local News
Durango police, fire agencies to use drones as first responders
Unpiloted aerial vehicles are a boon to emergency operations, agencies say
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Survey: Are you worried about AI replacing your job?
This image released by Focus Features shows a scene from “The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist.” Focus Features via APcca Artificial intelligence is rapidly expanding into many…
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Authorities respond to gunshot victim south of Bayfield
Emergency crews perform life-saving efforts, request Flight for Life
New Mexico
Farmington woman pleads guilty to child sex crimes
Crystal Lopez, 37, ordered to serve five years in prison
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Suspected DUI crash in Cortez leaves motorcyclist dead
Police received REDDI report moments before collision
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Durango offers sustainability, EV charging grants up to $10,000
City funding supports resiliency projects, workplace electric vehicle infrastructure
Arts and Entertainment
Review: DART updates the American musical with ‘Cannibal!’
Production at Durango Arts Center runs through weekend
Local News
The smelly trees of spring have sprung in Durango
The story behind the Callery Pear trees around town – and why they stink
Sports
Strong first half powers Durango girls soccer past Delta in home opener
Schowalter led the Demons with two goals in 4-1 home win
Local News
Purgatory Resort announces closing day, end-of-season celebration
Though shutting down earlier than expected, the ski area pulled off a 127-day season
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Cortez police officer delivers Domino’s pizza after arresting delivery driver
Suspect was stopped on a warrant and an inoperable license plate light
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Overturned tanker truck spills 80-120 barrels of drilling fluid on Southern Ute land
Initial assessments predict no damage to water, agricultural or wildlife
Business
Online gambling is big business in Colorado, but lawmakers want to change that
People gather around to participate in sports betting. (Associated Press file) Dave Vanderport says he was a sports gambler long before it was legalized in Colorado. Growing up, his grandmother…
Arts and Entertainment
Stations of the Cross: Studio & presents dramatic biblical story
16 paintings form a solo show with an accompanying book by artist Mike Brieger
Local News
Lightning, mild winter didn’t stop Durango’s Chapman Hill Ski Area from having great season
About 700,000 more gallons of water needed for snowmaking this season compared to previous ones
High School Sports
Demons baseball overcomes slow start in home opener to beat Farmington
Durango has won five consecutive games after 0-2 start
Regional News
The Blotter, March 13-24
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office March 13 6:54 a.m. A man was being combative on East Animas Road (County Road 250). 11:13 a.m. Someone was putting stickers with hateful messaging…
Local News
Durango City Council closes traffic camera loophole, updates fines
Changes also reveal flawed noise ordinance
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Photo: Paddling on the Animas River
Michael Schweitz paddles down the Animas River on Tuesday after putting in at Oxbow Park before turning around and heading up river. High temperatures were expected to reach the 80s…
AP New Mexico
New Mexico jury says Meta harms children’s mental health and safety, violating state law
Thousands of violations in New Mexico result in penalty of $375 million
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Fort Lewis Mesa fire chief resigns after three months
Chris Gibbons cites ‘significant family matter’