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Bloomfield principal faces potential charges
Colin Mize accused of assault and battery and child abuse
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Durango School District 9-R selects new slate of student representatives
Youth involvement brings unique perspectives to Board of Education
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From hillside to homes: A ‘comforting’ shift from homelessness to housing
A federal Section 8 housing voucher is helping La Plata County residents find a new start
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Don’t panic! A fruitful, fruit-filled summer is on the way
Joshua Bair with Peach Valley Produce sells cherries to Robin Preston, center, and Lori Russell on Tuesday at the produce stand in front of Durango High School. This is the…
Regional News
Weekly planner for June 12-16
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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Durango police say certain crimes are up this spring. Here’s how they are responding
Hot spots, honeypots and hostile infrastructure described in report to City Council
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Group seeks to acquire La Paloma building in South Durango
Members want to transform the location into a community center and safe haven for people of color
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Democratic candidate Adam Frisch meets with residents on listening tour through CD3
Challenger reaffirms priorities while criticizing U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert
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Photos: Going Green
Don Spangler signs a petition as Jim Brooke waits his turn on Saturday as Talya O’Neil, 15, with the Durango High School Green Team, and DHS teacher Bret Wilson, sponsor…
Sports
Bruce Brown delivers for Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of NBA Finals
Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown (11) drives to the basket Miami Heat center Cody Zeller (44) defends during the first half in Game 4 of of the basketball NBA Finals…
Business
Durango company brings creativity to accessory dwelling unit market
Cajas LLC uses shipping containers for housing
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Montezuma County area narcotics investigation leads to eighth arrest
U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Colorado District announces eighth arrest
Courts and Crime
Cortez man who was arrested with guns and body armor pleads guilty
Jonathan Michael Berry pleads guilty to a Class 5 felony weapons charge and misdemeanor DUI
And the West is History
And the West is History: Mollettes at Durango home – ca. 1911
The Mollette family was well known and influential in Durango for many years starting in the early 1900s. The people pictured here are presumed to be Rose (on right) and…
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La Plata Electric Association seeks approval for first solar project south of Durango
9-acre array would generate 1.7 megawatts of power
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Home sweet Home Depot: Raccoon family finds a perfect nest in Durango store
Mama and four baby raccoons unmasked squatting in store’s garden center
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What is ‘affordable’ to some misses the mark for others entering Durango housing market
City is working to diversify its supply to accommodate more income levels
Regional News
Lauren Boebert sued for defamation in federal court by activist
Colorado lawsuit, filed by David Wheeler of American Muckrakers PAC, cites state’s anti-SLAPP statute
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David Luschen wins La Plata Electric Association District 4 race
Bylaw amendment handily approved by members with 3,973 votes in favor
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Protesters gather at Southwest Memorial Hospital after closure of birth center is announced
‘I think everybody is angry. It certainly is detrimental,’ organizer says
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 213
About 105 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what special gift is given to Native American students graduating from high school in Durango,…
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Construction to begin on Mustang Crossing subdivision in Bayfield
Community Development director says town is in need of more housing inventory
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Photos: Division of Motor Vehicles makes a road trip to Southwest Colorado
Desiree, who did not want to use a last name, with the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles, assists Timothy Martell with him getting an identification card at the DMV2GO event…
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One La Plata County health director finalist remains after candidate withdraws
Meet-and-greet event scheduled for tonight canceled
Arts and Entertainment
Head for the (Reservoir) Hill
Musicians take stage at 16th Pagosa Folk ’N Bluegrass this weekend
Local News
A Durango church wanted to buy a building – but it lost control of the narrative
Rumors that parish would serve houseless caused uproar, but parking ultimately killed proposal
Regional News
Colorado cities may have to eliminate ‘growth caps’ under new state law
Gov. Jared Polis signed legislation: ‘We must all work together to create more housing’
Local News
How should unused lodgers tax dollars be spent on Durango tourism efforts?
City departments and Visit Durango request funding for EV chargers, transportation signage and destination management
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New details of 2009 Ignacio cold case come to light
Suspect allegedly mistook victim for another man