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Should Colorado have a state dog? Survey results favor Bernese mountain dog
A survey shows Labrador retriever and Australian shepherd are also favored
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Atmos Energy warns of scams with fake websites and customer service numbers
Use ‘extreme caution’ when discussing utility bills, manager of public affairs says
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Durango Adult Education Center raises $3,330 at Fast & Curious fundraiser
Organization helps people through economic, social barriers with GED, language programs
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Search for missing hiker in La Plata Mountains carries on with community help
Sister says search teams believe Ian O’Brien is no longer in La Plata Canyon
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Farmington Mayor Nate Duckett announces reelection bid
Duckett will run on a platform of “proven leadership”
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Arkansas Loop Fire scorches 86 acres south of Durango
Type III crew on scene with more support en route
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Mystery gas affects 17 campers at Vallecito Creek Campground
Medical treatment provided to eight people, none hospitalized
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Durango Kennel Club teaches brave dogs to be wary of rattlesnakes
Avoidance class seeks to replace curiosity with a healthy sense of fear
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Durango hires Spanish interpreter for municipal court proceedings
Providing accurate translation services part of city’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts
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Photos: Boys and girls celebrate
Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County staff members, from left, Kathrene Frautschy; Stephanie Orris; Toffee Webb; and The Ice Cream Lady, Carrie Foster, hand out frozen treats to…
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La Plata County to dive deeper into Glacier Club metro district’s mounting debt
Special hearing scheduled to learn more about taxing entity’s finances
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Nonprofit calls for shift from political extremism
Interest meeting held with La Plata County residents about grassroots effort called ‘Restore the Balance’
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Pueblo Community College receives accreditation for bachelor’s degree in nursing
Five-semester program adds to qualifications health care workers can earn through the school
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City of Durango to release in-depth community survey to 3,000 households
Polling intended to capture residents’ sentiments about overall quality of life and customer satisfaction
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Fire in Cortez apartment building displaces residents
Red Cross expected to aid the displaced residents
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Long-awaited water dock opens in western La Plata County
‘It saves time, it saves money, it saves fuel,’ says elected official
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EPA regional administrator visits future affordable housing site in Silverton
Recently awarded grant will fund cleanup at location
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Search inconclusive for body reportedly seen floating down Animas River
Durango Police Department seeks information to help in recovery
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Rafter who drowned in the Upper Animas River is identified
Cause of accident remains under investigation
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Colorado reports human case of plague in Montezuma County
No details about area or circumstances of case provided
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Search underway for missing hiker in La Plata Mountains
Ian OBrien, 28, went missing Saturday afternoon after climbing Hesperus Peak
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Omni Bagel and Durango Sustainable Goods collaborate to open downtown shop
Business owners seek opportunity to offer food service while educating about green practices
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The bridge in the middle of nowhere
A century-old Denver & Rio Grande Western trestle, as seen looking south from Cascade Xpress. (Courtesy of Peggy) Dear Action Line: While waiting in line at the new car wash…
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Body reported floating facedown in Animas River near southern Durango city limits
Law enforcement confirmed seeing a person in the water, but no recovery was made
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Runoff means first survey of Dolores fish since 2019
Dewatering of the river has imperiled three native species
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Guide Ripperger joins exclusive IFMGA club
Marc Ripperger becomes 189th American certified IFMGA guide
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Quakers from Four Corners states gather in Durango
Annual meeting a chance to conduct business, reconnect and grow community
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 215
About 115 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what, according to Thomas Streissert of the La Plata County Swift Water Rescue Team, is…
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Durango woman sentenced to nine years in prison in connection with crime spree
Janet Lane stole cars, burglarized homes and ran from police
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La Plata County Planning Commission approves LPEA Sunnyside solar project
Residents worry about industrial noise, wildlife disturbance and impact to community character