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Photos: Sure sign of impending spring

A street sweeper began cleaning up area roads this week in Durango, a sure sign of an impending spring. Senior…

February 26, 2024

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Durango Police Department going green with hybrid trucks

Agency orders 14 vehicles in move toward a more environmentally friendly operation

February 26, 2024

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Finding balance: After a rough crash, paraglider and highliner Sean Englund reflects on risk

Months after crashing, he’s grappling with public perception of his activities as he tries to make them more accessible

February 26, 2024

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Durango 911 dispatcher assists in successful births of two babies

Childbirth calls are rare, but dispatcher Jennifer Rivera got two in one night

February 25, 2024

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Young voters in Durango motivated by slew of issues and ‘sense of urgency’

College political science club encouraging engagement in local government

February 25, 2024

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Bayfield replacing over 800 feet of sidewalk on East Mill Street

Project expected to be done by Memorial Day weekend, helping town’s efforts to become more pedestrian-friendly

February 24, 2024

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Photo: Ice rescue training

Nate Baier, right, fire captain with Durango Fire Protection District, helps Zach Bertrand, a firefighter/EMT, during an ice rescue training…

February 24, 2024

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Durango Recycling Center to remain closed until March 5

Citywide collections will continue on regular schedule

February 23, 2024

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Construction to ramp up this spring on Durango pickleball courts

Players should be serving shots and smashing balls this summer at Schneider Park

February 23, 2024

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La Plata County asks for residents’ assistance with annual survey

Pollsters will begin reaching out to voters on Tuesday

February 23, 2024

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Photo: Adding color to the world

Ronald Matson draws chalk art on the sidewalk near 11th Street and Main Avenue on Thursday. Matson has being leaving…

February 23, 2024

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Without abdicating authority, EPA responds to Butler criticism

Water quality expert left role in November citing lack of engagement by federal agency

February 23, 2024

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Authorities identify drivers involved in Tuesday’s fatal crash south of Durango

Accident closed U.S. Highway 550 for several hours near Sunnyside Elementary

February 22, 2024

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Two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 550 slows traffic Thursday morning

One of the drivers received minor injuries, neither vehicle flipped

February 22, 2024

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Durango to explore creating left-hand turn from historic East Third Avenue onto 14th Street

New route would eliminate a left-turn option at ‘Malfunction Junction’

February 22, 2024

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Demolition derby back on for 2024 La Plata County Fair

Event will take place in Ignacio to work around liability concerns at fairgrounds

February 22, 2024

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Durango City Council approves a 62-unit, single-family housing plan

First of three construction phases to begin in May

February 21, 2024

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Deer clotheslined by cable in Durango prompts warning from wildlife officials

CPW reminds residents to limit snag hazards

February 21, 2024

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La Plata County commissioners return from D.C. advocacy trip

Broadband access, fire mitigation hurdles on agenda at annual conference

February 20, 2024

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Boiling advisory lifted in Ignacio after water main break

Pipe rupture occurred Feb. 14, impacting properties west of Goddard Avenue

February 20, 2024

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U.S. Highway 550 reopens after fatal crash south of Durango

Accident involved two flatbed trucks, including one that lost control and jack-knifed

February 20, 2024

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Interpreter training program helping break language barriers in La Plata County

Interpretation service network building equity and opportunity

February 19, 2024

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Woman’s corpse and 30 cremated remains found

Former funeral homeowner is evicted from house

February 18, 2024

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Photo: Wish Week

Durango High School students raise money for Wish Kids

February 17, 2024