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State office aims to address crimes against Indigenous people
Director says the office is moving as fast as it can, but needs the help of law enforcement
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With 20 months to go, race for 3rd Congressional District begins
Two Democrats have already emerged to challenge Rep. Lauren Boebert
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The winter’s tale: Slippin, slidin’, sneerin’ (or not)
Some streets and sidewalks remain an icy mess after mid-January snows and more last week pummeled Durango. This was the sidewalk around the city’s Carnegie Building at East Second Avenue…
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Snowboarder dies after dropping off a cliff near Purgatory Resort
Ski patrol attempted lifesaving measures, but victim was pronounced dead on scene
Sports
Durango girls down Fruita for league title
Demons capture first girls basketball title in 25 years
Local News
14th annual Silverton Skijoring competition takes over town
When horses pull skiers, ‘it’s a wild ride’
Local News
Durango City Council to consider accepting 49-acre land donation adjacent to Oxbow Preserve
Use of possible two new parcels yet to be determined
Local News
Durango city councilor faces scrutiny from fellow councilors over his conduct
Olivier Bosmans accused of misconduct and posting misleading information
Sports
Skyhawks rally to beat Black Hills State in S.D.
No. 10/12 FLC downs No. 2/3 Black Hills State twice in same week
Business
Colorado bill could create difficulties for restaurant owners
HB23-1118 would force employers to post work schedules two weeks in advance
Local News
Senators laud $86 million grant promoting clean drinking water to rural areas
PFAS can cause cancer, liver damage, decreased fertility and other diseases
Local News
Forecast: McPhee Reservoir likely to fill, provide spill for whitewater boating
Above-average snowpack puts farmers and boaters into promising 2023 season
And the West is History
And the West is History: Winter Carnival at 3rd Avenue Ski Hill – ca. 1957
Durango’s 3rd Avenue Ski Hill was cleared for skiing in 1942. Colton Chapman provided the initial organization, as well as the construction of the first rope tow. He operated the…
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 198
About 100 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what caused an RV in Bayfield to catch fire, with 98% of respondents correctly answering…
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Can apprenticeships help recruit health care workers?
Hickenlooper praises such programs in committee hearing
Local News
San Juan County administrator gets lifetime achievement award
Former Silverton mayor Willy Tookey has been working in government since 1979
Regional News
Colorado legislation takes ‘galloping step’ toward horse slaughter ban
The Senate Agriculture Committee passed a weaker version of the original bill that’s intended to protect horses during transport
Local News
Photos: Testing their skills
Nate Claassen, 15, of Durango High School, builds a nesting tray while competing in the 2023 SkillsUSA Colorado Region VIII & IX Championships on Friday in the Exhibit Building at…
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Tricia Simpson appointed La Plata County Humane Society interim executive director
Former public affairs specialist brings her organizational skills to nonprofit’s ‘controlled chaos’
New Mexico
Farmington High School locked down after report of a weapon
Two students reported that a student showed them a weapon
Local News
Serious crime in Durango for January 2023 on par with January 2022
Aggravated assaults and traffic crashes were up while theft was down
Local News
New San Juan National Forest supervisor arrives
David Neely spent seven years in Washington D.C. in policy roles
Regional News
Weekly planner for Feb. 20–24
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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La Plata County needs 16 volunteers for boards and commissions
Interested in undesirable plants? Or cemetery oversight?
Regional News
Pumping Mississippi River water west: solution or pipe dream?
Such an engineer feat would require decades of construction and billions of dollars
Local News
Durango High School robotics team heads to state competition
Students take on challenge and make strides in their first year competing
Arts and Entertainment
Wolfgang, Johannes and Tania: The Red Shoe Piano Trio introduces Cuban-American composer with the greats
The Red Shoe Piano Trio is made up of violinist Richard Silvers, cellist Katherine Jetter and pianist Lisa Campi-Walters. (Judith Reynolds/Special to the Herald) The Red Shoe Piano Trio is…
Regional News
Hunting groups quit Colorado Outdoor Partnership, cite lack of focus on wildlife
Partnership was convened to shape conservation and recreation policy. Three groups say the focus has been elsewhere.
Local News
Drivers warned not to park downtown late tonight, early Friday
Street crews will be clearing ice and snow