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Court delivers mixed rulings for city, Durango watchdog
Open records act violations occurred in some instances, not others
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Photos: Training to be prepared
Mark Fleming, on the backboard, a training captain with Upper Pine River Fire Protection District, plays an injured firefighter during a Mayday firefighter through the floor training exercise with UPRFPD…
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Ed Aber advisement hearing yields protection, no-contact orders against all named victims
Pretrial hearing for former La Plata County jail commander scheduled for Oct. 13
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Facing federal cuts, fluctuating food supply, Manna soup kitchen looks local
Nonprofit received half the usual amount of food from major food bank in June, July
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Durango City Council drops Seventh Street, back-in parking, from speed plan
Pilot demonstrations to continue for Goeglein Gulch Road and Riverview Drive
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La Plata County Fair kicks off Day One
Catch It Contest downsized, certain submission rates falling short, but fairgoers as excited as ever for the coming days
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La Plata County, city of Durango to issue stage 2 fire restrictions
As wildfires flare up across Western U.S., government agencies in the Four Corners urge residents to be extra cautious
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National Night Out draws record turnout in Durango
Attendees enjoyed food, foam and face time with local law enforcement at Buckley Park
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Michael Bennet says Colorado can be a leader at town hall in Durango
Senator addresses Trump policies and his decision to run for governor
Regional News
Frozen federal funding halts water conservation projects in Colorado
Lawmakers sign bipartisan letter urging release of funds
Local News
As fire burns, Ute Mountain Ute tribe looks out for cultural heritage sites
One site may have been affected, says public safety director
Community
Update: Stoner Mesa Fire continues to grow, cause of fire confirmed
Smoke is predicted to be the biggest impact to nearby communities
Arts and Entertainment
Ryan Speedo Green triumphs in first outing as Wagner’s god in ‘Die Walküre’
Santa Fe Opera House stages show through Aug. 21
AP New Mexico
4 people die in crash of medical transport plane on Navajo Nation
Crew was planning to pick up patient who needed critical care
Local News
La Plata County Fair connects generations of community members
This year features a youth carnival, dance and more
Sports
Vermette takes junior downhill national title in California
Durango downhill star came up short in men’s elite race
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Construction begins on College and Eighth Road Diet project
College Drive will be reduced from four to three lanes
Regional News
The Blotter, July 28-Aug. 4
Durango Police Department July 28 8:21 a.m. Officers responded to a trash truck that caught fire on U.S. Highway 160 east near Golden Equipment. July 29 7:11 a.m. Someone reported…
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Residents ‘Rage Against the Regime’
Protesters criticize Trump administration during Saturday protest
Regional News
Colorado’s entire congressional delegation tells Trump to release water project funds
Bipartisan letter sent to federal agencies, calling on them to fund Colorado River drought-response projects
Local News
Fire danger may worsen as monsoons fail to appear
Dry conditions expected to persist for foreseeable future
Local News
Black bears reported near firefighters’ camps
CPW helping multiple agencies working to contain Elkhorn Fire
Regional News
Fast-moving wildfires burn nearly 21,000 acres across northwestern Colorado
Elk and Lee fires, which were sparked by lightning over the weekend, made big runs Monday
Local News
Crews work slow and steady on Elkhorn Fire, mandatory evacuations lifted
Containment reaches 81% as crews secure fire lines
Food
Farmers Market: Mighty Mike’s Foods turns kale chips into a fun snack
The gluten- and dairy-free food is made from local produce
Local News
The Denver Zoo will no longer have hippos starting this fall
DZCA working on conservation efforts to reduce water use
And the West is History
And the West is History: Durango-La Plata Aquatic Center construction – 1958
In 1958, the city of Durango, La Plata County and nine civic organizations came together to develop a community swimming pool. This photo depicts the construction taking place in May…
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10 years after Gold King Mine Spill, locals reflect on need for patience
EPA cleanup efforts continue at Bonita Peak Superfund site; some wonder if there's been progress