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Durango Chamber of Commerce to host business, leadership panel in Durango
Event brings together regional leaders to discuss impact, collaboration
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Moose collides with musician driving home from Rocky Mountain National Park
‘It was really sad,’ the driver said. ‘That's something that will haunt me forever; it was awful.’
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Colorado’s growing share of unaffiliated voters is making it harder for candidates to get on the ballot
Candidates can only collect signatures from voters in their party
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La Plata County adopts new wildfire resiliency code
State-mandated regulations aim to reduce fire risk; some worry rules will increase construction costs
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La Plata Electric Association to host regional energy discussion
Leaders will meet to talk about the rapidly changing state of energy transmission in Southwest Colorado
Regional News
Spiritualists and skeptics weighed in on an 1876 Colorado séance
150 years ago this week, the Rocky Mountain News ran a sensational report on the ‘astonishing occurrences’ at the Gomer household
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A teen reported missing from Cortez is found safe
A Colorado Bureau of Investigation has shared that 16-year-old Kleo Azure, who was reported missing from Cortez, was found safe. A 16-year-old girl from Cortez has been found safe after…
Regional News
Colorado’s early snowmelt is a preview of a hotter future
Expect a longer wildfire season and major headaches for state water managers
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When you try to shop, they tax the meat
cca I’m confused, please help me clarify the taxes on groceries in Durango. As I understand it, prepared foods such as deli and restaurants charge 9.4%. But I thought basic…
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Thin snow strains Silverton businesses as local leaders look to adapt
Town’s summer tourism-based economy took a heavier hit than usual this winter
And the West is History
And the West is History: Cascade Flume construction – 1924
Constructed between 1903 and 1904, the Cascade Flume transported water from Cascade Creek to Electra Lake. A separate section then conveyed the water from Electra to Forebay Lake, where it…
Sports
Raising an Olympian: Mickels’ sacrifices have led to skiing success
Mom, Molly, and dad, Alex, have seen son, Charlie, turn into elite mogul skier
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LPEA announces upcoming regional energy future forum
Event will investigate reliability, regional collaboration, evolving power landscape
Sports
Demons storm past Grants in Scorpion Invitational finale
Durango High wins three tournament games, will host Farmington on Tuesday
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Project manager for city hall/police department project answers more questions from Durango residents
Parking plans, sustainability and other inquiries addressed
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Rep. Jeff Hurd regains Trump endorsement despite recent disagreements
Hope Scheppelman drops out of CD-3 race, clearing the path for Hurd
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Mercy Hospice House reopens after five month hiatus
‘We are delighted to, as promised, once again offer a dedicated inpatient hospice unit,’ hospital president says
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Durango High School course supplies on-the-ground conservation education to students
‘It’s just made the experience a little more fun,’ student says
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Southwest Colorado prepares to rein in water use
‘The outlook for this year is grim,’ said Ken Beck, superintendent of Pine River Irrigation District
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Mountain Capital Partners’ $37.5 million commitment to be partially allotted to Purgatory upgrades
Funding to go to new Gelande Lift, snowmaking, Lift 1 system
Sports
Demons roll past Taos 22-5 in second day of Scorpion Invite
Durango scores eight runs in both first and second innings on their way to win
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Birthday cake truffles being pulled from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory shelves
Product does not pose health threat to customers, CEO says
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Meet Bayfield’s police chief finalists
Sean Dugan and Tony Hobbs both bring experience in law enforcement
Dear Rachel
How do I make sense of my neighbor’s contradictory yard signs?
(Adobe Stock)cca Dear Rachel, Several of my neighbors (in the Animas Valley) have “Turn off Social Media. Talk to Your Neighbor” yard signs. I agree with those signs wholeheartedly. I’ve…
Sports
Freeburn wins Mid South Gravel as Life Time Grand Prix approaches
Durangoan won three-way sprint for best win of his career
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Durango couple continues lifelong friendship in assisted living
‘We’ve been able to adjust together,’ Sunshine Gardens pair says
Arts and Entertainment
Ebb and flow: Durango and Telluride Choral Societies celebrate water music
Musicians will perform double bill at Summit Methodist Church
Local News
Could higher garbage collection fees curb human and bear conflicts in Durango?
Councilors consider combination of education and enforcement
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Police arrest suspect south of Durango Mall after manhunt
Man’s arrest connected to stolen vehicle
Sports
Demons open Scorpion Invite with 4-2 win over Bloomfield
Durango High takes advantage of Bobcat errors to get second straight win