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Adam Frisch remains hopeful in underdog race that became a ‘national conversation’
CD-3 candidate shares campaign strategy and what he expects as final votes are counted
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California-based company formally submits application for massive solar project
1,900-acre installation would create 155 megawatts of energy each year in addition to battery storage capacity
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Neighbors organize to halt Hesperus solar installation
Company plans estimated 500,000 panels in southwest La Plata County, but residents worry about environmental impacts
Sports
Durango football downs Harrison at state
Demons advance to Class 3A quarterfinals against George Washington
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Animas Museum’s Second Saturday Seminar discusses history of Rio Grande Southern Railroad
Entrepreneur and politician Otto Mears a subject of discussion
Local News
What issues were top of mind for La Plata County voters this election?
Political science professor says threats to democracy and abortion rights activated new electors
Local News
Weekend crime spree leads to standoff at Durango motel
Man is arrested without incident while woman barricades herself into room at Adobe Inn
Local News
Julie McCluskie is next speaker of Colorado House, bringing Western Slope voice to top job
The three top leadership posts in the Colorado House will be held by women
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Veterans celebrated at annual parade in downtown Durango
Hundreds turn out for Main Avenue commemoration
New Mexico
Joseph Walter named Farmington teacher of the year
Veteran teacher honored for 28 years of teaching dedication, excellence
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Photos: Pools reopen at Durango rec center with new water features
Soren Johnson, 4, plays in the new water features Thursday at the Durango Community Recreation Center. The leisure and lap pools were closed in October to empty 500,000 gallons of…
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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad replacing old bridge south of Silverton
Construction on a more fortified design will begin in summer 2023
AP New Mexico
Buu Nygren uses familiar platform to win Navajo presidency
Richelle Montoya is first woman in Office of the President and Vice President
And the West is History
And the West is History: Corner of 31st Street and West Second Ave. – 1994
In the 1950s, Durango School District 9-R went on a building spree. In 1951, Mason and Needham Elementary schools were opened. Then in 1955, the district built Riverview Elementary (then…
Sports
Fort Lewis College wins opener on buzzer-beater
Boatwright nails game-winning bucket against Eastern New Mexico
Local News
Boebert blames her close race on turnout and top-of-ticket Republicans. Here’s what the numbers say.
She outperformed the GOP’s U.S. Senate and gubernatorial candidates in some of the district’s 27 counties
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Trial set in fatal crash north of Mancos
Suspect faces charges of vehicular homicide and DUI; woman died after being ejected
Regional News
Rep. Lauren Boebert inches into lead over Adam Frisch in U.S. House race
Congresswoman says lack of ‘enthusiasm for our top ticket candidates’ may be to blame for close race
Local News
Thousands of Colorado ballots are rejected every year. Here’s what happens.
A process known as ballot curing allows local officials to alert voters that there’s an issue with the signature on their ballot, and provides a chance to fix it in…
Regional News
Early-season snow off to good start in Colorado’s high country
So far, the biggest in-state beneficiary has been Southwest Colorado with 217% of the median snowpack
Local News
Decorated vets become owners of Magpies Newsstand in Durango
Former service members reflect on long military careers and retirement
Local News
New plans shared for a joint police-fire station in downtown Durango
Proposed building would be three stories with 63,000 square feet of space
Local News
Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 187
About 115 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what Silverton event will result in a 25% state tax credit if people donate to…
Local News
Library hosts weekly knitting, crochet meetup
Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive in Bayfield, now hosts a weekly Community Knitting and Crocheting Group from 3 to 5 p.m. Sundays in the library’s Community Room. Whether…
Local News
Boebert-Frisch race draws national attention as GOP inches toward House control
A 0.5-point margin of victory would trigger an automatic recount
Arts and Entertainment
‘Tis the season: Four Corners Vinyl Record Club kicks off holidays with swap
Vendors will be at Ska on Tuesday
Local News
La Plata County treasurer Allison Aichele ekes out victory over Erin Hutchins
Incumbent Democrat bested her independent opponent by 320 votes
Arts and Entertainment
‘Stone Desert’ an homage to special part of Southwest
(Courtesy of Maria’s Bookshop) The 2022 rerelease of “Stone Desert: A Naturalist’s Exploration of Canyonlands National Park” by Craig Childs includes the actual pages from his original journal. Originally published…
Regional News
Meet Adam Frisch, the candidate who shocked Lauren Boebert
Aspen resident logged more than 23,000 miles and attended hundreds of community events