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Bayfield man who killed three dogs and burned their bodies sentenced to jail
An earlier plea agreement calling for no jail time was rejected
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Local artists, business owners show off talents at La Plata County Fairgrounds
Miss Margie Festival Productions showcases creativity and innovation from residents of Pagosa Springs to Chinle, Arizona
Regional News
CPW volunteer cleared after 7-month investigation into racism claim
Dan Gates says he’ll recover, but fears that threat of unfounded claims will discourage 3,600 other volunteers
Regional News
Steve Wells spent only 30% of the $11 million set aside to beat Polis, Colorado Democrats
GOP donor says he intended to spend the full amount but refunded the majority after others declined to join him
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Female officer makes a difference on streets of Durango
Savannah Horne is one of three women on police force, and loves her job
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Where’s that confounded parking garage?
A new downtown Durango parking garage was all but built, it seemed at a glance from this Feb. 27, 1985, Durango Herald story. But a wink of an eye and…
Regional News
Gov. Polis’ budget proposal emphasizes preparedness for economic hardship
Record reserve funds put Colorado in a safe spot, per senior budgeting official
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Supreme Court taking up clash of religion, gay rights
Christian graphic at center of latest court case regarding free speech, discrimination
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Ignacio man arrested in death of missing woman
Body found near County Road 310 and U.S. Highway 550 south of Durango
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Navajo dictionary provides scientific terms for Native speakers
Sterling Martin studied biochemistry in college but found some words don’t translate into Diné Bizaad
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Slight snow showers possible but not guaranteed Sunday through Tuesday
Best chance for precipitation lies at higher elevations
Regional News
As CU Boulder hosts climate activists from across the world, some students protest its financial ties to fossil fuels
Student protesters hoist a puppet “administrator” in front of the University of Colorado Boulder’s earth sciences building on Friday. (Miguel Otárola/CPR News) Dozens of University of Colorado Boulder students marched…
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City places boulders along Roosa Avenue to deter overnight, extended parking
Defiant Durango man happy to let city spend money disposing RV
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Shoppers fill downtown Durango for Noel Night
Small businesses delighted with hustle and bustle of holiday shopping
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 190
About 110 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what kind of event was done instead of the La Plata County Fairground Thanksgiving dinner,…
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How to survive your family during the holidays
Getting along with relatives can be easier with some simple do’s and don’ts
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BLM restores East Paradox Creek near Bedrock
Blown-out banks flooded Paradox salinity project, left historic cottonwood gallery on Dolores River without water
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Animas River Trail provides centenarian stomping grounds
Barbara Cristol turned 100 on Thursday, strolling along Durango pathway
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$44 million announced for Southern Ute Tribe high-speed internet
Funding will connect 1,800 Native American households to broadband
And the West is History
And the West is History: Electra Lake Performers – Ca. 1935
This interesting picture of young girls posing, or possibly performing a dance, was taken at Electra Lake in the mid-1930s. The photographer was Dr. Benjamin Ochsner a well-known Durango physician…
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Fankhouser runs her way to All-American honors
DHS grad Knight earns All-American honors for champion Mines
Southwest Life
Colorado’s soil moisture is better than in recent years. But that’s not saying much
Relationship between dry soil conditions in the fall and spring runoff has gained more attention
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Colorado set to release draft of wolf reintroduction plan
Here are 6 big questions the proposal could answer
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Colorado officials accused of trying to tip scales in favor of a Jared Polis health insurance policy
Health insurance brokers say the state is interfering in the free market to favor the Colorado Option, potentially at consumers’ expense
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Distrust, mental health disorders are barriers for homeless vets in Durango
At least 120 displaced veterans live in La Plata County
Southwest Life
To weed whack Colorado’s ozone problems, environmentalists urge switch to electric lawn equipment
Environmental groups argue for swift changeover as regulators face a December decision on a clean air plan
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Bennet calls for ‘strong bipartisan vote’ in favor of Dolores River Canyon protection bill
Proposed legislation rooted in ‘thoughtful compromise,’ senator says
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Weekend winter storms predicted to bring minimal snow
Purgatory Resort plans to open beginner terrain regardless of snowfall amounts
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Investigators seek information on missing trailer from Mesa Verde National Park
Construction equipment in trailer valued at $40,000; was part of road project clearing hazardous rocks