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New report downplays economic impact of Colorado’s oil and gas industry
As energy transition continues, oil and gas jobs account for less than 1% of total state employment
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Oak Tree youth group expands outreach in Southwest Colorado
Nonprofit has helped 58 youths get off the streets and meet their basic needs
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What was the social impact of Gold King?
Environmentally, the spill was negligible. But seeing a mustard-yellow river spurred action to clean up mines
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Ignacio School Board denies Ascent Classical Academy a second time
The charter school application will not be turned over to the Colorado Charter School Institute for funding
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Photo: Icy road causes crash
Durango Fire Protection District firefighters talk with the driver of an SUV before freeing her on Saturday after crashing into trees on the south side of U.S. Highway 160 west…
Community
Free Life-long Learning series begins Jan. 19
Fort Lewis College offers variety of presentations Thursdays
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Fort Lewis College’s good Samaritan strikes again
Byrne Dobrient extends his streak of rescuing stranded friends
Regional News
Colorado’s Lauren Boebert, Ken Buck cast crucial votes for Kevin McCarthy
McCarthy secures spot on 15th vote
New Mexico
Four Corners Economic Development and PESCO spearhead energy transition in northern New Mexico
Hydrogen energy reactors and geological hydroelectric power planned
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 194
About 70 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what ClearView Cleanup has attributed to the escalating costs of the Purple Cliffs cleanup, with…
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Turnover, heavy workload throws city attorney’s office into tumult
Durango begins contract negotiation with interim candidate
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Remaining Colorado COVID-19 testing sites to be closed
Alternative options are being offered at low or no cost
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Photo: Feeding time
Melody Semler throws hay for cattle as her husband Wayne Semler drives the truck on Friday after a fresh layer of snow fell overnight near Bayfield. Skies are expected to…
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Ska presents new take on a wheat ale for Snowdown
Tastes of cinnamon and vanilla for its 27th annual beer
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Durango mayor says one term in office is enough for her
Barbara Noseworthy touts fixing finances and positive changes in culture as biggest achievements
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Newly named county court judge will instead serve on District Court bench in Durango
Anthony Baca applied for two positions; Polis apparently liked him for both
And the West is History
And the West is History: Goliath Gelande at Purgatory – 1975
In 1973, Purgatory started a Goliath Gelande completion at the resort. Initially held on a jump constructed on Catharsis, the venue was later moved to the 70-meter Nordic ski-jump alongside…
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Bipartisan bill aims to extend protections of endangered fish
Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Recovery Act targets preservation of native species
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What does independence offer Wolf Creek Ski Area?
As corporations gobble up resorts across the country, the Pitcher family has remained staunchly independent
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New trial for Morosko to begin Jan. 17 in Montezuma County
Hunter from Pennsylvania charged in death of bowhunter from Texas
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$45 million Miller Middle School construction is underway
Additions expected to be ready by fall 2024
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La Plata County plans gravel road grading
Crews will prioritize roads based on their condition and accessibility
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Celebration of life for former Durango city councilor set for Jan. 21 at Fort Lewis College
Business owner and musician Chris Bettin to be honored at Community Concert Hall
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Los Pinos firefighter charged in assault of colleague
Defendant and victim continue to work at the department
Arts and Entertainment
New year, new art space: Gallery opens at 11th Street Station
Grand opening planned for Jan. 20
Regional News
Polis says his plan to bus migrants out of Denver is ‘night and day’ compared with GOP governors
The monthlong flood of migrants to Denver has cost more than $1.4 million so far
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U.S. House stuck for a third day as Republicans struggle to unite around a speaker
Colorado’s Boebert switches opposition vote to Oklahoma’s Kevin Hern
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Shoveling snow and ice from Durango’s Sky Steps is one man’s way of caring for the community
Jim Shadell began clearing the 530 steps about four years ago to stay fit and keep people safe
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39 killed by law enforcement in Colorado in 2022, data shows
Yearslong trend of higher-than-average rates of police killings continued in 2022
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Hesperus Ski Area starts nighttime skiing Thursday
Uphill skiing and tubing started New Year’s Eve