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Back-to-back crashes stop traffic on U.S. Highway 491 near Cortez
Minivan hits deer; pickup hits SUV
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Cortez community remembers woman loved cheering her kids on at wrestling matches
That was clear on Saturday as hundreds came out to celebrate the life of Holly Lynn Buffington-Yake, who died in a car crash in rural Archuleta County on Dec. 16.…
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Montezuma County passes $44 million budget for 2019
Revenue rebounds; road projects will be funded in 2019
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Kiva Montessori students display art, research projects
Charter school pushes forward amid challenges
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Frontage road between Walmart and Home Depot to close permanently
This week, access to the frontage road at the north end of Escalante Drive at Baker Lane will be closed to remove asphalt and add curbs, gutters and sidewalks. Completion…
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Home sales to require septic inspections in La Plata and Archuleta counties
Regulations expected to protect ground water
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White Christmas likely in Southwest Colorado
Three storm cells could leave snow in Durango this week
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Canyons of the Ancients manager set to retire
Marietta Eaton had 39-year career in public lands, archaeology
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Enter Mesa Verde at ‘visitor’s sole risk’ during shutdown
National Park Service unable to staff parks
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Annual federal survey identifies 40 homeless residents in La Plata County
Housing director says it doesn’t fully represent issue
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Volunteers laid foundation for successful homeless shelter in Cortez
The Bridge provides refuge from frigid winter nights
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City of Durango announces holiday closures
The city of Durango has announced schedules for the upcoming holiday.Durango Herald file City Administrative Offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday, including offices at City Hall, River City Hall,…
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Man suspected of assaulting deputy withdraws guilty plea
Judge declines to lower bond, citing community safety
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Public-private partnership promotes rehab on Bull Draw Fire
Project includes replanting grass, treating weeds
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Durango man gets 2 years in prison after 7th DUI
Judge cites community safety during sentencing
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Mancos announces two finalists to replace Spruell as town marshal
Montezuma County deputy and Cortez patrol officer vie for post
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Town of Bayfield to raise water, sewer rates
At the trustees’ meeting earlier this week, two residents complained a leak in a town water pipe wasted a lot of water this summer in the Clover Meadows subdivision. Wendy…
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The Blotter
Thursday 8:33 a.m. One vehicle T-boned another near the intersection of Clovis Drive and Junction Street. 8:42 a.m. Two people tried to push a woman off her bicycle in the…
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Advantage Physical Therapy holding coat and blanket drive
Donations include blankets, coats, gloves and scarves and will benefit the Durango Community Shelter, La Plata Family Center and Southwest Safe House.
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ComiCan beer release party to be Jan. 4
Costumes are welcomed and encouraged. For more information or questions, contact Linda Brockway at [email protected] or 422‐2045 or David Imming at [email protected] or 759‐5374.
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Best bets for the weekend in and around Durango
du1-i-syn Moe’s will hold a food drive with musical events throughout the night Friday, including an open jam session followed by dancing and music by Funk Jam and Kaztro. The…
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Early Childhood Council offers first-aid, CPR, medication training
For more information or to register, visit www.ecclaplata.org/trainings or call 247-0760.
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The Blotter
du1-i-syn Wednesday 7:48 a.m. Two children were fighting on a bus that pulled over in the 20500 block of U.S. Highway 160 west. 8:31 a.m. Tires were slashed on a…
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Daybreak Rotary club to reconvene Jan. 2
The group will not meet Wednesday. Daybreak works on projects that include wood delivery to people in need, installing solar lights on the Navajo reservation, helping La Plata County youth,…