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Serving those who served

Veterans could compile, complete disability claims at Wednesday’s clinic

August 18, 2023

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 222

About 80 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about the name of the 19…

August 17, 2023

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SW Colorado economic development officials aim to bolster skilled labor workforce

Some workers’ skill sets don’t match what employers are expecting

August 17, 2023

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Longtime downtown Durango cafe closes after 42 years of service

Cost of building renovations, labor and staffing issues put Old Tymer’s out of business

August 17, 2023

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Ignacio fugitive caught after nearly seven years on the run

Case Fields accused of running over girlfriend with his truck in downtown Bayfield in 2016

August 17, 2023

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Health officials advise residents get their COVID vaccines

School is starting and new COVID-19 boosters could be around the corner

August 17, 2023

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Historic orchards of Montezuma, La Plata counties are a ‘living museum’

Restoration project aims to propagate rare apple cultivars that would be lost without human involvement

August 17, 2023

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$1M appropriation gives legs to Durango pickleball project, reduces SMART 160 Trail funding

Connection to Three Springs delayed because of ongoing negotiations with landowner

August 17, 2023

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‘Durango’ is the name of a cowboy boot, an SUV and several towns. It’s also the name of a new Las Vegas casino

An artist rendering of the Durango Casino & Resort scheduled to open in November in Las Vegas. The casino is…

August 16, 2023

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Durango school district program helps combat food insecurity

More than 5,000 free, healthy meals were distributed to children this summer

August 16, 2023

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Accidentally dial 911? Don’t hang up

Dispatch warns that dropped calls can divert crucial resources

August 16, 2023

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Is fingerprinting still a worthwhile crime-solving tool?

Durango law enforcement says few cases are solved using fingerprint evidence

August 16, 2023

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Famed CO climber recounts rescue from peak near Silverton

Gerry Roach, 79, has written guidebooks on climbing the state’s highest peaks

August 15, 2023

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Colorado’s famed nature photographer John Fielder dies

Dedicated life to preserve, conserve state’s landscapes

August 15, 2023

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Mural commemorates Durango’s brewing industry

Vibrant artwork will welcome millions of drivers to the “Brewing Capital of the Southwest”

August 15, 2023

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Durango youth lend helping hands to erosion project

Nine sets of stone stairs created and 90 cubic feet of rock reshaped at popular climbing spot

August 15, 2023

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La Plata County still searching for treasurer candidates

Initial application period yielded only one qualified candidate

August 14, 2023

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Durango ethics board no longer oversees city councilors

Law change removes conflict of interest of elected officials overseeing appointed board members; Bosmans’ public hearing vacated

August 14, 2023

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Southwest Colorado may see rain this week

Increased humidity brings positive outlook for fire danger in coming weeks

August 14, 2023

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West Fork Fire near Navajo Lake 90% contained

Most of San Juan County, New Mexico, seeing moderate to severe drought conditions.

August 13, 2023

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Born into a right-handed world, ‘lefties’ have faced persecution, struggles and triumphs

International Left Handers Day recognizes challenges, celebrates differences

August 13, 2023

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Outdoor business owners speak about REI coming to Durango

Sporting goods stores brought in over $23 million in sales tax revenue in 2022

August 13, 2023

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Fairgrounds abuzz ahead of Saturday livestock auction

Junior ranching hands show their animals at La Plata County Fair

August 12, 2023

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Health board takes ‘lessons learned’ from emergency compensation report

Members voted not to pursue further investigation into the matter

August 12, 2023