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Durango woman’s prized red poppies plucked from garden
Opal Waters awoke to find her 'pride and joy’ red flowers had vanished
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Environmentalists sue over logging plans in San Juan National Forest
The Salter project, located on 22,346 acres near Dolores, was approved in 2021
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Are political agendas harming small businesses?
Eggs & Issues Forum discusses what bills could have hindered commerce during recent legislative session
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Failed parachute deployment creates learning opportunity for Durango rocket team at nationals
Club president says students gained valuable skills despite malfunction
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Photo: Fish kebab
A blue heron uses its beak to spear a largemouth bass for a morning meal while walking the shoreline June 9 at Pastorius Reservoir southeast of Durango. Colorado Parks and…
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Update: Affidavit gives details in shooting near Bradfield Bridge north of Cortez
Woman likely faces murder charge in husband’s slaying; dog also killed
Arts and Entertainment
Concert Hall music series returns to Buckley Park
Concert Hall @ The Park kicks of June 22
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One rancher’s approach to drought? Plant more trees
An experimental silvopasture in Bayfield could reduce water consumption
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U.S. senators urge long-term wildland firefighter pay increase
Inflation and tough housing market help justify higher paychecks
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Suspect charged with first-degree murder in Ignacio cold case
Defendant was arrested more than 14 years after shooting
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Body of Vallecito kayaker found and identified
Victim was submerged more than 80 feet at bottom of lake
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Motorcyclist killed in crash west of Durango is identified
U.S. Highway 160 was closed for more than four hours Tuesday
Community
Southwest Memorial Hospital announces layoffs to help keep birthing center open
Layoffs follow backlash that surrounded plan to close birthing center
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City of Durango seeks public input on creating Indigenous land acknowledgment
DEI group says setting policy is step toward broader Native history awareness, inclusivity
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Renting is already difficult in Durango. Having a pet makes it tougher
Tenants face options: Pay hundreds in fees, move or surrender animals
Tri-Cities
Aztec Municipal Schools investigates teacher over five-year-old event
Fritz Polk supporters packed the AMS board meeting
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Florida Road expected to open early after bridge deck repairs northeast of Durango
La Plata County approved overtime pay to complete project ahead of schedule
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La Plata County commissioners approve new districts
Changes do not affect representation or voting, only candidate eligibility
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Drone show, other events planned for Independence Day weekend in Durango
City aims for bigger and better July 4 celebrations through community partnerships
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Neighbors object to LPEA solar project planned for south of Durango
Invoking a common refrain, homeowners worried about viewscape, property values
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Motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV on U.S. Highway 160 west of Durango
Road was closed for more than four hours
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Durango woman drowns while rafting Upper Animas River
Victim identified as a Mild to Wild raft guide
Sports
Denver’s Nikola Jokic adds missing piece to impressive resume with NBA title
Commissioner Adam Silver, left, hands the MVP award to Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, center, after the team won the NBA Championship with a victory over the Miami Heat in…
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Snowdown board member retires, remembers 30 years of wild tradition
Peg Ochsenreiter steps away, but promises to stay involved
Community
Southwest Memorial doctors raise concerns about closure of Cortez birthing center
Hospital cites cost of center and falling demand
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Suspected drunken driver hits median, flips vehicle on north Main Avenue in Durango
Police received call about intoxicated motorist minutes before crash
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31 metered parking spaces in downtown Durango made free for the summer
City encourages employees to use the spots along side streets
Regional News
Colorado’s governor vetoed more bills in 2023 than he has before
Jared Polis rejected 10 measures this year; his previous record was five
Regional News
Colorado lawmakers’ $42,000 average salary influences who drafts and votes on bills
A Colorado Sun analysis of lawmaker salaries as compiled by the National Council of State Legislatures