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The Juniper School charter status renewed for two years
Durango School District 9-R approves status under new financial reporting conditions
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Bayfield School District application for chartering authority approved by state
Ascent Classical Academy likely to apply for charter
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In a case reminiscent of David vs Goliath, Durangoan wins award against Spectrum
Jack Turner challenged the communications giant in small claims court to recoup payments for shoddy service
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Durango ranked No. 1 Colorado tourist destination second year in a row
The city scored 67th worldwide and 15th in the United States
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Photos: Pickups collide on Camino del Rio
Durango Fire Protection District and Durango Police Department responded to a crash Thursday at the intersection of Camino del Rio and Dominguez Drive that involved two pickup trucks with one…
Sports
DHS football coach Casebier announces retirement
Demons went 20-5, won two league titles under coach
Arts and Entertainment
The new world of musical theater
Fort Lewis College Performing Arts sets sail
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Snowstorms again close down Mesa Verde National Park
Storms have shut down park for at least eight days this winter
Arts and Entertainment
Comedian Brian Regan is going to crack up Durango
‘If people like music and people like dancing, people like comedy, come on out because I’m doing one-third of that’
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Democratic U.S. reps condemn Mercy Hospital’s plan to end female sterilization
Congressional Pro-choice Caucus members say denying birth control undermines Coloradans’ rights
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Will recent snowstorms reverse drought in Southwest Colorado?
Above-average precipitation is a boon to small basins, but downstream impacts are limited
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Dog-attacking mountain lion in Nederland was healthy, hadn’t recently fed on dogs
The lion had gunshot wounds on its head and chest after a man killed it as it attacked his dog, officials say
Arts and Entertainment
Chamber duo presents ‘Women’s Voices’
Third Ave. Arts brings back Avery and Inouye
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Water conservation remains a huge concern in the West, annual Colorado College poll shows
The State of the Rockies project’s 13th annual poll found that Coloradans and other western states are still on high alert about water shortages – and willing to act
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Man who fell for phone scam targeting La Plata County residents shares his story
John Perry wants to warn others about fake deputies soliciting money over missed jury duty
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Dolores transfers ownership of Galloping Goose No. 5 to its home museum
Conditions guarantee beloved train will stay a feature of town, continue to run on guest railroads
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City of Durango chews over housing possibilities in Three Springs
Expanded infrastructure key to estimated 400 units in subdivision
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Long overdue facility for La Plata County coroner fills all the boxes
Office relied on a patchwork of resources for decades to carry out basic functions
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Slow-moving system brings heavy snow to La Plata County, closing schools
Low-pressure storm brought 6-8 inches to Durango area
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Can La Plata County residents agree to disagree, without being disagreeable?
This Valentine’s Day, we asked leaders from differing perspectives to come together in the name of cordiality
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More medical-debt consumer protections proposed by Colorado Democrats
Colorado lawmakers pushing for stronger consumer protections in place for people with medical debt
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Kent Thiry’s next political focus: Big changes to Colorado’s primary election process
The deep-pocketed former DaVita CEO has already spent millions on democracy-related initiatives in Colorado in recent years
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 197
About 100 people participated in the last quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what reason Fort Lewis College’s MLK Day celebrations were postponed, with 97% of respondents correctly…
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Centura Health, parent company of Mercy Hospital, announces its breakup
CommonSpirit Health and AdventHealth say they will manage their hospitals separately
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Town of Ignacio sets flat rate for natural gas rates to help offset price spike
Residents will be disconnected if they do not pay their bills by May
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Durango Police Department giving away car-wheel locks in effort to curb car theft
Colorado has more thefts per capita than any other state
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New chairwoman elected to La Plata County Republican central committee
Shelli Shaw replaces David Peters as chair
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City of Durango accepting applications for 2022 food tax and utilities refunds
Qualifying residents can receive money back based on family size, income levels
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Fort Lewis College offers financial assistance to employees seeking housing
Up to $70,000 available as a below-market loan for down payments
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Photos: Demon Hot Sauce heats up Durango High School
Matt Poling, left, Food & Nutrition Services director at Durango School District 9-R; Izzy Mora, 17, a Durango High School business class student; and Kricket Lewis, career and technical education…