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Fort Lewis College students bring clean water to impoverished countries
Participants gain global perspective through Village Aid Project
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Business
Litigation filed against shareholders of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Company seeks reimbursement for alleged fraudulent behavior
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 186
About 120 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about why Tiffany Miera was awarded a $25,000 Milken Educator Award, with 99% of respondents correctly…
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La Plata County commissioners approve ARPA funding for social impact projects
$3.5 million will fund 13 projects addressing issues from food security to youths’ therapeutic intervention
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Stormwater management remains an unresolved issue at Bayfield’s budget hearing
Department heads complain of understaffed agencies and overworked employees
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Universal Preschool Program offers reduced tuition for child care
New state initiative seeks to help fund early childhood learning
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More than $111,000 worth of bikes stolen so far this year in Durango
Thieves are targeting high-end bicycles from garages and car racks
New Mexico
Lack of affordable solar energy options in Farmington, clean energy advocates say
Can local governments fairly self-regulate utilities they own?
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Climbers can chill out, Ouray Ice Park future secure
A new water source will help during drought times and provide new routes for scaling
New Mexico
Crime opens political lane for GOP in New Mexico
Ronchetti assails Lujan Grisham for ‘catch-and-release’ justice
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Wildlife agency seeks public help on poached desert bighorn
Mature ram was illegally shot between Gateway and Grand Junction near the Gunnison River
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Photos: Trick-or-Treaters stop by The Durango Herald
People dressed in their Halloween costumes stop by The Durango Herald office on Monday during the Main Avenue Trick-or-Treat. (Photo by Megan Milstead/Ballantine Communications)cca
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Winter storm to hit San Juan Mountains Wednesday
More than a foot of fresh snow expected for high country; Cortez and Durango will get rain, then snow
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Early voting in La Plata County on pace to eclipse 2018 turnout
Unaffiliated voters lead the surge, followed by registered Democrats and then Republicans
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‘We Are Water’ traveling exhibit makes its way to Pine River Library
Bayfield is latest stop for the interactive program funded by the National Science Foundation
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife funds countywide efforts to reduce human-bear conflict
City of Durango puts $60,000 toward expansion of secure trash containers
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U.S. Senate candidate Joe O’Dea makes campaign stop in Pagosa Springs, passes through Durango
Republican candidate accuses his challenger, Sen. Michael Bennet, of being a party loyalist
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U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert breaks down five issues facing Southwest Colorado
Republican incumbent recounts leaving high school to work for McDonald’s as shaping views
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center begins daily forecasts, warns of early season dangers
A base layer is already being exposed to warmer temperatures, which could make for unstable conditions
Regional News
10 big promises Colorado Gov. Jared Polis kept in his first term – and some he hasn’t (so far)
The Colorado Sun kept track of more than 100 of the Democrats’ 2018 campaign promises. We evaluated about 20 as he runs for reelection in November.
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COVID ends Dove Creek trial of man accused of fatally shooting bowhunter
Three jurors affected; Morosko could be retried within 90 days
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Durango High School to host Flight for Life helicopter landing
Seminar an opportunity for students to learn lifesaving rescue practices
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New funding allows for free behavioral health counseling in Silverton
Any community member is eligible for services at no cost, thanks to a federal grant
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Carver brothers honored for decadeslong careers in pastries and beer
Former Durango business owners inducted into Colorado Food Service Hall of Fame
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Contagious respiratory illness detected in La Plata County
San Juan Basin Public Health urges those who are sick to stay home
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Durango judge seeks balance with 3-year prison sentence in DUI crash causing serious injury
Farmington man was turning into marijuana shop when he collided with oncoming vehicle
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Lake Nighthorse visitation down in 2022, upgrades in the works
Recreation area had 88,447 seasonal visitors as of Oct. 28
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Photos: Costumed creatures crave candy in downtown Durango
Right to left, Deb gives out candy to Ordell, Amber, Zoey on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the…
Regional News
Bennet, O’Dea trade jabs in contentious final U.S. Senate debate
‘You’re a liar, Joe,’ Bennet says after O’Dea persists in false legislation claims