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Several events planned this weekend in Durango in recognition of Memorial Day
500 flags flying in Santa Rita Park; ceremonies planned for Monday
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Silverton awarded $800,000 from EPA
Grant will be used for environmental cleanup and revitalization
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Suspect arrested in 2009 Ignacio cold case
David Hendren was arrested May 18 in connection with the death of Larry Fuller on New Year’s Day
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Bill seeks to address housing shortage in mountain and rural communities
Act would allow Forest Service to ‘lease underutilized administrative sites’ for local needs
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Section of Florida Road to close for three weeks northeast of Durango
Long detours expected for estimated 3,600 vehicle trips per day
And the West is History
And the West is History: Training Ride Near Durango – 1899
Pictures of Durango bike riders in training are very common. What makes this picture unique is its age. These riders – George McLaughlin, Walter Campbell and Charles Tinker – were…
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Big Picture High School celebrates graduation of 12 students
Advisers share personalized thoughts about each graduating senior
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Mobile DMV services to visit Southwest Colorado
Six events will provide unhoused and rural residents access to ID services
Regional News
Weekly planner for May 29-June 2
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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Personal stories punctuate historic Durango-to-Silverton bike ride
First-time riders, family traditions and overcoming adversity add richness to Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 211
About 105 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about which business in the Durango Mall is closing because of bankruptcy, with 96% of respondents…
New Mexico
New Mexico convenes law enforcement commission to disrupt organized crime
Criminal penalties adopted for migrant rescues and fentanyl rings
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Durango Buddy Poppy Days fundraising drive kicks off Friday morning
Proceeds to benefit veterans in need and children’s programs
Sports
Bridging the gap from amateur to professional cycling
Team Durango Segment 28 ready for ‘Durango World Championships’ this week
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Photos: Fifty years of history
The “Looking Back, Racing Ahead: 50 Years of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic and Durango Cycling Culture” exhibit at Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College on Thursday displays…
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Warm and sunny forecast for Iron Horse weekend
Temperatures to hover around low- to mid-60s with south-southeast afternoon winds
New Mexico
Four Corners Beekeepers Association provides education, support
Benefits of bees, beekeeping are vast
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Man sentenced to 12 years prison for ‘unprovoked’ stabbing in Durango
Bill Smith pleaded guilty to second degree assault
Arts and Entertainment
Review: Fort Lewis College presents a hidden Maymester gem
Pianist Holly Quist and tenor Wesley Dunnagan take a bow at the end of their performance of Robert Schumann’s 16-part song cycle: “Dichterliebe,” Op. 48. In Roshong Recital Hall for…
Arts and Entertainment
KDUR hosts Furniture as Art
Fundraising auction back in person at Fort Lewis College
Regional News
Colorado license plates go prehistoric
A new Colorado license plate option features the state fossil, a Stegosaurus. (Handout art)cca MORRISON – The state with one of the most recognizable standard vehicle license plates in the…
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Amazon delivery drivers in Colorado peed in bottles, pooped in bags to keep jobs, lawsuit says
Plaintiffs allege company’s breakneck work pace prevents workers from taking breaks
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Durango Air Tanker Base opens for fire season
Agencies gathered Wednesday for training on aerial resources
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Blue Star Mothers of Durango will fly 500 American flags to honor fallen military personnel
This is the second year group has held Memorial Day event at Santa Rita Park
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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory announces company transformation plan
Candy company intends to regain local presence with rebranding
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Tri-City Record launches website, newspaper in northwest New Mexico
Ballantine Communications sees mission-driven opportunity in Aztec, Bloomfield and Farmington
Community
Popeyes plans grand opening in Cortez on Friday
The new restaurant will open its doors at 10 a.m.
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Are you dying to go green?
Durango death care professional discusses different natural interment options and their availability in La Plata County