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La Plata County Clerk and Recorder’s Office deems four-day week a success
No talk yet of other departments going to longer days, shorter weeks
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Durango DUI arrests increased 14% in 2022
Law enforcement typically sees an increase in cases around the holidays
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Are Republicans wasting money in La Plata County?
The GOP spent handsomely in the 2022 midterms, but had little to show
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New laws that took effect Jan. 1, including that bag fee
Coloradans will see an increase in minimum wage and a decrease in the cost of hygiene products
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Colorado funeral homeowner sentenced in body sales case
Megan Hess gets 20 years in prison
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McCarthy rejected for House speaker with GOP in disarray
Trump renews his support for McCarthy, but it made no difference
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For Durango’s divergent youths, The Hub provides a haven
Therapeutic school caters to students who have needs beyond what traditional institutions can provide
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Gov. Polis submits budget amendment, seeks money for property tax relief
Affordable housing, clean energy tax breaks also on the table
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Boebert emerges as leading opponent of McCarthy for House speaker
Colorado Republican favors Rep. Jordan for top position
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Avalanche danger casts deadly shadow across Colorado backcountry
Two people died in slides in December; avalanche risk remains ‘considerable’ after storms
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Fisherman attacked in Animas River by hammer-wielding man in Durango
Alleged attacker told police he wanted to hurt or kill someone
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City asks artists to submit work for display at Durango rec center
Pieces to be hosted for one month at a time; applications taken on first-come-first-serve basis
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Residents ponder beam of light captured on Bayfield man’s front porch camera
Fire chief suspects a gas flare, but others share more imaginative ideas
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New year brings storms to Southwest Colorado, with more to come
Icy roads shuttered Durango schools and closed mountain passes
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Flying too low likely caused newlyweds’ fatal plane crash in Telluride
Pilot’s lack of altitude over mountainous terrain listed as probable cause
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Bayfield man dies in snowmobile crash
Sled left road and fell down a 100-foot slope on Blue Ridge Drive
Regional News
State lawmakers wrestle with how to issue future TABOR refunds
The Legislature may choose to keep refunds tied to Coloradans’ income levels or issue flat sums
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Durango schools, Red Mountain Pass closed
Hazardous conditions persist after days of heavy snowfall
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As U.S. House Speaker vote looms, not all Colorado Republicans are behind McCarthy
It’s been 100 years since a U.S. Speaker election required multiple ballots. The delay could stall Congress and the GOP’s legislative agenda.
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Nearly a third of students at Fort Lewis College have been homeless
School has set up an emergency housing program to help those struggling financially
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New Mexican restaurant opens in Dolores
Lindo Michoacan boasts full menu, outdoor seating
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Update: U.S. Highway 491 reopened after crash
Incident occurred in snowy conditions near Yellow Jacket
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Update: Snow closes Mesa Verde National Park for second day in a row
Slide-offs occur throughout Montezuma County, sheriff says; Ute Mountain Ute government offices closed from weather
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Wintry weather closes mountain passes, Durango schools Monday
City receives 4.7 inches in 24 hours
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Man killed in avalanche near Breckenridge Ski Resort
Summit County Rescue Group says avalanche happened in area outside ski area boundary
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One member of Colorado’s congressional delegation voted against her party 25% of the time
Another ranked 26th among 433 House members for absences
Action Line
What’s that Riverview pipe-thingy all about?
Dear Action Line: So many questions, so little time! Why doesn’t anybody in this town use their turn signals? Why don’t other cyclists wave back? Why … but wait. Let’s…
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Holiday season a good time to focus on the health of mind, body and spirit
Exercise touted as a great way to shed the holiday pounds, but it is also good for reducing anxiety, stress and depression
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Mountain lions kill 15 dogs in 30 days near a Colorado town
People living in neighborhoods around Nederland wonder why Colorado Parks and Wildlife can’t do more to stop attacks