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Trial in fatal shooting of bowhunter begins in Dove Creek
Prosecutor focuses on rifle hunter’s mistakes; defender faults investigation
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Impacts of pandemic still being seen in student mental health
Pediatricians, Durango School District 9-R providing services for emotional well-being
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Visit Durango’s CitizenLab lauded at international tourism conference
Public engagement platform highlighted for its sustainability potential
Arts and Entertainment
Dinner with the King: New cookbook features meals taken from Stephen King stories
Recipes focus on author’s tales set in Maine
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‘Speak Out’ to be held Nov. 16 at Durango library
A “Speak Out” event hosted by Oak Tree Youth Resources will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at Durango Public Library. Oak Tree Youth Resources is partnering with the…
Regional News
The Blotter
Blotter lightscca Durango Police Department Tuesday 7:50 a.m. Someone was arrested on suspicion of illegal camping at the Durango Parks and Recreation maintenance building, 900 Cemetery Road. 3:04 p.m. Someone…
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Frisch targets GOP voters tired of Boebert’s ‘angertainment’
Democratic candidate for the 3rd Congressional District for Colorado Adam Frisch during an appearance on the campus of the University of Colorado-Pueblo on Wednesday in Pueblo. Colorado's Rep. Lauren Boebert…
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Wildlife numbers on the decline in Southwest Colorado, plummeting worldwide
Species threatened locally include Gunnison sage-grouse, Townsend’s big-eared bat and Humpback chub
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Durango School District 9-R declines to review Ascent’s second charter application
Board of Education says applicant failed to meet a deadline
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Helicopter rescues horseback rider injured on snowy trail near Mancos
Rider injured in fall, marshal’s deputy says
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Photos: Readers share their Halloween decorations
Last week, we asked readers to send us pictures of their (or a neighbor’s) Halloween decorations. We received more than two dozen photo submissions. As promised, here are some of…
Regional News
Polis, Ganahl highlight rural and western Colorado concerns in final face off
Candidates discuss wolves, water, natural gas and beef
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Bennet, O’Dea spar on climate, energy issues in Grand Junction debate
Race for Colorado’s U.S. Senate seat returns to drought-stricken Western Slope
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U.S. sued over lack of protection plan for rare grouse
A lesser prairie chicken is seen amid the bird’s annual mating ritual near Milnesand, N.M., on April 8, 2021. A lawsuit filed Tuesday by the Center for Biological Diversity says…
New Mexico
Couples foster cannabis culture in Farmington and Aztec
Family-owned businesses hope to benefit community
Local News
Trial begins for muzzleloader accused of shooting, killing bowhunter in San Juan National Forest
Pennsylvania man charged with criminal negligent homicide and hunting in a careless manner
Business
Former Durango hotel owners open new car wash
Cascade Xpress brings tunnel express wash into the modern era
Local News
Silverton Skijoring approved as an Enterprise Zone, sweetening the pot for potential donors
Those who give could receive a 25% state tax credit
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Bayfield nonprofit brings career pathways to students in rural areas
Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative pulls together business owners, industry leaders and schools from nine districts
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Photo: Thank you for voting
A large sign thanks voters, including Linda Scott, as they drop off ballots Tuesday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds drop-box. “We put the sign there to help draw attention…
Sports
Durango bikers win state team title
Betty Holcomb wins freshman girls title with undefeated season
Local News
Former Durango restaurant owners plead guilty to cooking the books
Ken and Sue Fusco face prison time after pleading guilty to federal income tax evasion
New Mexico
Families searching for loved ones bring criticism of law enforcement to first Missing in NM Day
State event officials say they’ll need a bigger venue next year
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Voters across Colorado’s high country will weigh short-term rentals, affordable housing
As many as 14 Colorado municipalities and counties will ask voters next month to increase or repurpose taxes on short-term rental properties – offered on sites by Airbnb and Vrbo…
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Strater Hotel dedicates room to historical pioneer, entrepreneur
Thomas Pierce provided materials for famous downtown buildings
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That skunk-like smell in Ignacio was not a gas leak
Several residents panicked at the pungent odor wafting through the air
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Two women killed in head-on crash south of Cortez on U.S. Highway 160
Driver hit deer and crossed into oncoming lane, according to Colorado State Patrol