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Motorcycle injuries and deaths on the rise in Colorado

Southwest Colorado, a hub for motorcycling, is a hot spot for crashes

July 19, 2024

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Durango raises records request fees, citing increase in inquiries

Colorado law allows municipalities to approve rate hikes

July 19, 2024

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Frightened dog, missing for two weeks, captured near Silverton

Konni, who fled during Fourth of July fireworks, will be reunited with her Phoenix family on Saturday

July 19, 2024

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Missing Cortez child last seen with his father

Helliono Martinez reported missing, was last seen with his father, Charles Martinez

July 19, 2024

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Summer construction projects at Durango School District focus on safety, general upkeep

Some electrical and cooling systems haven’t been updated since 1970s

July 19, 2024

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Colorado senators release guidelines for protecting Dolores River Canyon

Statement advocates maintaining water and mining rights, continued grazing, prohibiting fees

July 18, 2024

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Durango Palestine Solidarity Coalition organizes Yard Sale for Gaza

Effort raises $4,100 for families trying to evacuate

July 18, 2024

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Weather radar at airport could come online by end of August

La Plata County is developing an app to provide localized forecast to residents

July 18, 2024

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Want to ban books? Durango Public Library just made it tougher

City Council stamps off on new standards for removing materials

July 18, 2024

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Outpost at Helen’s Corner, a landmark northeast of Durango, closes shop

Property near Lemon Reservoir is on the market for $1.4 million

July 18, 2024

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Woman builds plant exchange in north Durango neighborhood

Emily Lloyd plucks weeds and plants flowers, setting example for being a good neighbor

July 18, 2024

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City of Durango to pursue 2005 sales tax extension this November

Councilors have until September to approve ballot language

July 17, 2024

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Hundreds of ballots never reached voters in Dolores County; race may be decided by three votes

Colorado election official says county clerk appeared to be aware of problem, but did not report it

July 17, 2024

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U.S. Highway 550 connection finally opens in Durango

Some motorists pleased, others dismissive of roundabouts

July 17, 2024

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Photos: SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab adds grow dome

Matt Wheeler, front, and Henry Broeren with Scapegoat Landscaping install irrigation Thursday in the new SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab grow…

July 16, 2024

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Interim La Plata County Public Health director appointed permanently

Tracy Anselmo has served in the role for nearly a year

July 16, 2024

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La Plata County residents react to attempted assassination

People question security lapses, availability of guns and mental health among young people

July 16, 2024

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With six months on the job, Durango’s new fire marshal is busy as ever

Stephen Rinaldi is placing an emphasis on process improvement, community connections

July 16, 2024

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‘Manic’ weather for Southwest Colorado in June leaves uncertainty

July is dry, but Montezuma County hasn’t hit drought levels

July 15, 2024

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In La Plata County, voters may resonate with policy-driven campaigning after assassination attempt

Political science professor predicts messages of unity likely to be welcome among voters in Southwest Colorado

July 15, 2024

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Durango Planned Parenthood clinic to close temporarily, but indefinitely

Suspension of services means patients seeking abortion must head to Farmington or Cortez

July 15, 2024

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How are median earners buying homes in Southwest Colorado?

The HomesFund has helped hundreds of people with low- or no-interest loans

July 15, 2024

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Trump supporters take part in ‘freedom ride’ in wake of rally shooting

About 35 people gathered at the Durango Mall on Sunday, head toward downtown

July 15, 2024

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Southern Utes take federal regulatory authority of minor air pollution sources

Tribe is first in the nation to do so, EPA official says

July 14, 2024