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Police department with Elijah McClain case gets new chief
Vanessa Wilson was picked to lead Aurora Police Department
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Prosecutor wants to try juvenile as adult in New Mexico athlete’s death
Prep basketball star shot dead at social gathering
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Weekly planner for Aug. 3-7
du1-i-syn City of Durango: La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield: www.bayfieldgov.org or call 884-9544. Town of Ignacio: www.colorado.gov/ignacio or call 563-9494. Bayfield School District: www.bayfield.k12.co.us or…
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Celebrate Colorado Day with free entrance into state parks Monday
Although the state recognizes this annual holiday on the first of the month, state parks celebrate the occasion with free entrance on the first Monday of August. Colorado Day was…
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Census event to give away free PPE essentials to Ute Mountain Ute members
The first event will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Ute Mountain Ute Public Safety/Post Office parking lot. The second event…
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Southern Ute Indian Tribe rescinds Stage 1, Stage 2 fire restrictions
Fire restrictions have been in place since early May. During that time, there have been a total of 18 fires on the reservation with the largest being the 220-acre Six…
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La Plata County Fair to hold 4-H and FFA shows, junior livestock auction
Many of the other traditional events, such as the carnival, demolition derby, rodeo, barbecue and dance, as well as all public exhibits have been canceled in response to the current…
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Big Picture High School graduation to be broadcast Saturday
The community is invited to via traditional radio, livestream at www.99xdurango.com, the 99X mobile app or devices such as Alexa by saying Alexa play KKDG-FM.
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Colorado Independent Redistricting Commissions seeks comments
Public comments on the redistricting commission applications will be accepted through Aug. 5. Information about redistricting and a link to provide comments is available online at www.redistricting.colorado.gov. Those who wish…
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Fire restrictions to be lifted on San Juan National Forest
Hikers make their way along Elbert Creek Trail. Fire restrictions on the San Juan National Forest will be rescinded Thursday. Beginning Thursday, visitors to the forest may have a campfire.Jerry…
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Breastfeeding mothers invited to the BIG Latch On on Saturday
World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated annually during the first week of August to raise awareness about the importance of protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding. A mother’s own milk is globally…
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Commissioner Candidate Marsha Porter-Norton to host town hall on affordable housing
Presenters include Jenn Lopez, president of Project Moxie, and Ruth Aponte with Aponte and Busam Public Affairs. Both are leading experts in affordable housing policy, funding and public-private partnerships. To…
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Weed abatement scheduled on city property
Applications are conducted to improve the quality of right-of-ways, parks and open spaces in the city’s system. The weed control is repeatedly tested and approved by the Environmental Protection Agency.…
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Weekly planner for July 27-31
du1-i-syn City of Durango: La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield: www.bayfieldgov.org or call 884-9544. Town of Ignacio: www.colorado.gov/ignacio or call 563-9494. Bayfield School District: www.bayfield.k12.co.us or…
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Mercy community testing site reduces hours, tests
Because of limited local availability of testing, and laboratory capacity and supply constraints around the state, San Juan Basin Public Health and Mercy will need to temporarily prioritize use of…
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Pine River Library announces August updates and activities
High-touch surfaces are cleaned throughout the day and only 10 patrons are allowed in the library at one time in order to encourage social distancing. Anyone younger than 12 must…
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City of Durango announces lane closures on Lake Nighthorse Road
Drivers should expect delays and use caution when traveling this route. For more information about the Lake Nighthorse Swim Beach, visit www. DurangoGov.org/LakeNighthorse or call the Parks and Recreation Department…
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Durango Transit relocates Walmart transit stop
The stop, previously located in the parking lot in front of Walmart, has been moved to the southeast corner of the building, at the end of the sidewalk. The stop…
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6th Judicial District announces La Plata County Court vacancy
To be eligible, the applicant must be a qualified elector of La Plata County at the time of investiture and must have been admitted to the practice of law in…
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San Juan Basin Public Health shifts focus for COVID-19 testing
Medical personal were set up March 20 for a limited amount of people for a COVID-19 test at La Plata County Fairgrounds. On Monday, because of a sharp increase in…
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City of Durango announces lane closures on Animas View Drive
Drivers should expect delays and use caution when traveling this route. For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 375-7321.
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4CORE awarded Colorado Energy Office’s ReCharge Contract in 2020-2021
This program provides the region with electric vehicle education, outreach and support for the adoption of EVs and promotes and supports the development and installation of EV infrastructure throughout Southern…
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Weekly planner for July 20-24
du1-i-syn City of Durango: La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield: www.bayfieldgov.org or call 884-9544. Town of Ignacio: www.colorado.gov/ignacio or call 563-9494. Bayfield School District: www.bayfield.k12.co.us or…
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Animas River Trail to be detoured at Santa Rita Water Reclamation Facility
Landscaping and excavation work will occur later this month between the new Administration Building at Santa Rita Water Reclamation Facility and the Animas River Trail. Trail closure and detour signage…
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Summer Strikeout DUI enforcement begins Friday
DUI enforcement periods can include sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols and additional law enforcement on duty dedicated to impaired driving enforcement. CDOT has partnered again with BACtrack to offer BACtrack Mobile…
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Southern Ute reservation initiates Stage 2 fire restrictions
Everyone on reservation land is asked to be very cautious and use common sense with fire this time of year. Stage 2 fire restrictions prohibit acts for the general public,…
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Bear Smart Durango offers bear-resistant feed storage containers
Unsecured chicken and livestock feed can often lead to human-bear conflict and few affordable options exist locally for safely storing feed. The former city of Durango bear-resistant trash containers are…
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Railroad extends Cascade Canyon Express to Sept. 4
A third steam Cascade Canyon Express trip on heavier traffic days will depart from the Rockwood station at 3:15 p.m. after July 18. Passenger service to Silverton will remain on…
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La Plata County Commissioner Westendorff to hold phone-in office hours
County residents may reach Westendorff at 382-6217 to discuss issues of interest or concern. She specifically encourages comments about the county’s new draft land-use code. For more information, call 382-6219.
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La Plata County Economic Development Alliance to host virtual investor meeting
Updates will focus on the city manager search, how educators are planning to reopen schools in the fall, updates from Mercy and other efforts from business leaders and elected officials…