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Jury in Cortez convicts woman of child abuse that resulted in life-threatening injuries
Six-year-old child might never walk or talk again
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Photos: Reading the green
Golfers play on dry patchy grass Tuesday at Hillcrest Golf Club. The course and other large water users cut their water use after a 30-inch raw water line was damaged…
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Durango Parks and Recreation director gives notice of resignation
Ture Nycum accepts job as executive director with rec district in Eagle County
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La Plata County treasurer resigns less than a year after winning reelection
Allison Aichele’s last day will be Nov. 4
Sports
Vermette wins pro Enduro, junior DH national titles
Haggart finishes fourth as pro; numerous Durangoans reach podium
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Firefighters douse small wildfire that breaks out in Animas Valley north of Durango
Juvenile lighting fires in tree fort caused blaze
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Half of protested property values in La Plata County reduced, 92 appealed further
Assessor received unprecedented 1,470 appeals this year
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Hot weather to persist this week in Southwest Colorado with little chance of moisture
Meteorologist predicts late arrival for monsoons
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Nonprofits seek to recruit food producers in Southwest Colorado through educational opportunities
Cost of land and irrigation can result in poverty-level wages for farmers
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Durango man who injured passenger while drunken driving sentenced to jail
Donald Villers rolled vehicle on Farmington Hill
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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory revenue falls during first quarter of 2024 fiscal year
Company says it’s not concerned about drop-off and is still implementing strategic plan
Regional News
Lauren Boebert trails Adam Frisch in fundraising, campaign cash
3rd Congressional District contest expected to be one of nation’s most closely watched
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A call for help: 911 dispatchers live through same traumas as police, firefighters
Those who answer calls are working toward mental health resilience
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Solving the mystery from above at Durango Dog Park
Crop circles are rectangles now? There is a good reason for this geometrical design at the Durango Dog Park. (Courtesy of Bill Koons) Dear Action Line: From the top of…
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Weekly planner for July 17-21
0123 calendarcca Information and agendas about local meetings: City of Durango: www.durangogov.org or call 375-5000. La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield: www.bayfieldgov.org or call 884-9544. Town…
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Inpatient substance use treatment in Durango possible, but unlikely
Results of long-awaited feasibility study outline needs and options related to opioid crisis
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Photos: Cooling Off
Sue Smith and others go for a slow float down the Animas River on Saturday north of the 32nd Street put-in. Temperatures reached in the high 90s on Saturday, making…
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Q&A: Durango Transit driver proud to be making a difference
Thomas Richards has three decades experience driving buses
Regional News
Christian preschool sues state
School wants to require employees hold specific religious beliefs while still enrolling in Colorado universal pre-kindergarten program
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New business brings back nostalgic ice cream truck
Residents may see an old newspaper delivery vehicle handing out Drumsticks at major summer events
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 217
About 110 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what sporting goods store is coming to Durango, with 96% of respondents correctly answering “REI.”…
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Animas Chocolate & Coffee Co. cited for failure to pay wages
Former employee was deducted payment for failing to submit written two-week notice
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Memorial planned for Durango homeless man found dead in June
Nonprofit for unhoused invites friends to honor John Gregorian, 52
Sports
Kuss moves back into top-10 of Tour
Vingegaard keeps GC lead, but Pogacar cuts it in half on Stage 13
And the West is History
And the West is History: K-28 Engine No. 473 at Shalona – ca. 1952
One hundred years ago this month, the American Locomotive Co. of Schenectady, N.Y., completed the manufacture and delivery of 10 K-28 class steam locomotives to the Denver & Rio Grande…
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Design plans for new Durango fire station to be revealed at public meeting later this month
DFPD seeking feedback at Powerhouse event July 26
Regional News
‘Demon’ email from Colorado GOP ‘narrow-minded,’ LGBTQ Republicans say
Email from Dave Williams-led state party attacked LGBTQ community as ‘groomers’
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Secretary won’t say whether Trump can access Colorado ballot
Calls mount for states to bar former president from presidential ballot on 14th Amendment grounds