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Vallecito evacuation orders remain in place Sunday
'We may need to find somewhere to stay tonight,’ evacuee says
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City of Durango to offer smart cycling course
Program designed to improve confidence, safety on the road
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Fort Lewis College student runs, rides and swims over 130 miles in 23 hours – just for fun
Sofie Hill wanted pay homage to Durango through a feat of endurance
Sports
Durango’s home run queen helping power Demons toward playoffs
Avery Clair is one of 4A’s top power hitters
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Photo: Apple Days Festival in Durango
Apple pressing for cider remains a popular attraction at the 17th-annual Apple Days Festival Saturday in Buckley Park. The festival celebrates the area’s apple abundance, helps feed the community and…
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Joint investigation nets juveniles in shootings, other violent crimes in Farmington
'I don’t want you to be scared,’ says Sheriff Shane Ferarri
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Vallecito residents seek shelter from floodwaters: ‘We decided it was time to get out’
More than 380 homes evacuated; La Plata County declares local disaster
Sports
Cioppa, Sippy win titles at collegiate mountain bike national championships
Fort Lewis College among many schools that competed in Grand Junction
Sports
Durango High volleyball gets signature win of season in home opener
Demons beat Fruita Monument 3-1 on Friday night
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Durango fire district responds to opposition over proposed property tax increase
Pro and con statements published ahead of ballots being mailed
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Upper Pine fire seeks sales tax increase on November ballot
1% bump would help with costs, paying firefighters livable wage
Regional News
The Blotter, Oct. 9-10
Durango Police Department Thursday 9:16 a.m. A woman chased down a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicle on East Ninth Street and East Second Avenue. 6:23 p.m. A man was…
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La Plata County ballots are in the mail
Clerk and recorder predicts 40% turnout for Nov. 4 election: ‘But I might be surprised’
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Judge keeps $2M bond for Cortez mother accused in daughter’s death
Defense receives 3,000 pages of discovery from the state
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Two November ballot measures will determine fate of Colorado Healthy School Meals for All
Local schools cite program’s positive impact
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Number of delinquent La Plata County property tax accounts shows downward trend
Late payments on 426 properties totaled $815,000 in 2024
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A homemade hug: La Plata Quilters Guild brings comfort to those in need
Group donates hundreds of spreads each year to organizations, individuals
Regional News
ACLU, Colorado law firms sue ICE to stop ‘indiscriminate’ arrests and detentions
A 19-year-old college student detained in June is one of the plaintiffs
Arts and Entertainment
Review: Merely Players mounts a ‘Hamlet’ for our time
‘That’s the brilliance of Shakespeare. He gives us everything’
Local News
Hotel construction impacts residents, businesses in different ways
Noise, street closures have been a steady drumbeat in South Durango
Regional News
The Blotter, Oct. 7-9
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday 8:51 a.m. Someone crashed their car into a telephone pole on U.S. Highway 550. 2:24 p.m. Someone was making threats to a local teacher…
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Using bear-deterring electric mats and fencing in Durango ‘common sense,’ residents say
Season has been ‘crazy’ and ‘incredible’ for activity involving bears
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City Council passes resolution reaffirming support for Durango’s immigrants
Officials to give idea of task force more consideration
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Police: Two women shot earlier this week have died; suspect remains on life-support
Victim’s estranged husband suspected in double-homicide
Sports
JOB FINISHED: Blevins becomes first American male World Cup title winner since ‘91
Vermette, Blunk, Amos also had strong performances in Lake Placid, New York
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Gazpacho Restaurant in Durango faces possible closure
Hotel construction, unpaid tax bill to blame, co-owner says
Regional News
The Blotter, Sept. 26-29
Durango Police Department Tuesday 8:27 a.m. A cyclist was being harassed by someone near Needham Elementary School on West Third Avenue. 5:05 p.m. A woman was arrested after she tried…
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Free sandbags available in La Plata County ahead of storm
Heavy rain could cause flooding in the Four Corners
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Mountain Middle School hosts ‘The Evolution of Storytelling’
The seventh grade humanities class at Mountain Middle School invites the public to its first exhibition of the year, entitled “The Evolution of Storytelling,” which will feature group presentations and…
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Utah greenlights uranium mine northeast of Monticello
Canada-based Anfield Energy can begin construction on mine in San Juan County, Utah