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Parallel parking attempt goes awry on Main Avenue in downtown Durango
Man hits two cars and a parking meter while executing maneuvers
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Best Western location on north Main Avenue in Durango under new ownership
Owner seeks to upgrade and modernize lodging amenities
New Mexico
Update: Farmington police have two people of interest in fatal mall shooting
Public is asked to contact FPD with information
Regional News
Wildlife officials turned to a guy who never caught a bear for better trap
Ongoing bear-human conflict and a collection of failing equipment necessitated a new approach
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Heavy snowfall a boon to cloud seeding in Southwest Colorado – until it isn’t
Region has received so much snow that operations have ceased
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For deer sake, what’s town drivers’ best action?
Deer use a crosswalk on East Third Avenue in Durango. (Courtesy of Amanda Liese, file)cca Dear Action Line: At 17th Street and Main Avenue, the deer cross in the crosswalk.…
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Western Slope judge appointed to Colorado federal court
The District Court has recently handled major cases involving COVID-19 vaccination requirements and police treatment of protesters
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United Airbus begins servicing Durango-La Plata County Airport
Increased passenger traffic prompts airline to move toward larger plane for flights to and from Denver
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WWII combat veteran from Bayfield celebrates his 100th birthday
Herman Todeschi will be surrounded by family when he hits the mark March 26
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EsoTerra brings flavor to new Durango location
Owners say the ability to host events and have food options made 500 block of Main Avenue an ideal choice
Regional News
After losing jobs in January, Colorado’s job market picked back up in February
The state added 6,200 nonfarm jobs last month.
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Durango laundromat owner injured by disgruntled customer
Police say suspect used his van to pin victim against a wall
And the West is History
And the West is History: D&RGW Washout – ca. 1934
Though technically not a derailment, this washout of Denver & Rio Grande Western tracks proved to be a challenge for the railroad workforce. A torrent of water from a severe…
Regional News
Rep. Lauren Boebert’s bill to delist gray wolves from the Endangered Species Act gets its first hearing
U.S. Fish and Wildlife, the agency that lists and delists animal species, testified against the bill
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Photos: Springtime calving
A newborn Simmental calf that is part of rancher Perry Barnes’ herd southeast of Durango tries out its legs Friday while jumping around the pasture. Barnes said he started calving…
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Hickenlooper addresses bipartisan solutions to Western water crisis
States need to reach agreement before time runs out
Regional News
Colo. lawmakers consider eating disorder prevention office
Advocates say that prevention is paramount
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After much deliberation, La Plata County Planning makes recommendations on gas and oil regulations
Commissioners vote to recommend draft code with modifications
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Mining a vein of artistic talent
Four artists have started an artist collective in the historic Silverton Powerhouse
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 202
About 105 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what likely caused a boulder to fall onto Colorado Highway 3, with 98% of respondents…
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Bayfield early childhood educator recognized for commitment to inclusion
April Schneider Stewart devotes herself to children with disabilities, challenging behaviors
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Regional Housing Alliance entities secure funding for affordable housing
$3.8 million will benefit projects in Durango, Ignacio and La Plata County
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Durango Mesa Park connection and new trails coming to Horse Gulch
Goal is to build something that targets all mountain bike skill levels
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Former Bayfield HOA board member pleads guilty to theft
Wendy Crane agrees to pay $63,642 in restitution to Clover Meadows homeowners association
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Storefront windows shot in downtown Cortez, causing $44,000 in damage
Nearly 20 properties hit with BB gun or slingshot, police say
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Durango library district would create stable funding source, free up sales tax dollars
Voters may be asked in 2024 to approve taxing entity
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Dolores Valley residents offered free sandbags as flooding begins
County Public Works Department donates sand as rain and snowmelt pick up
New Mexico
One killed, one injured in shooting at Animas Valley Mall in Farmington
Shooting suspect remains at large
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Girl, 5, dies in rooftop snowslide at Purgatory Resort
A father and two children were buried by snow at a multifamily unit
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Environmentalists sound alarm on Animas River water quality
Sediment and biohazard loading from Lightner Creek jeopardizing fish habitat