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Colorado governor signs four gun bills in a historic shift of regulations

Bills expand red flag law, raise minimum age to buy guns, impose three-day waiting period

May 1, 2023

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Conservation momentum surges for Dolores River as record flows draw rafters

Survey shows growing support for a national monument around Colorado’s Dolores River Canyon Country

May 1, 2023

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Addiction has found its way to Southwest Colorado; robust treatment services have not

In rural areas, inpatient substance use centers can be hard to access; the ramifications can be severe

May 1, 2023

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Leaving friends, family and community for treatment is hard, but some have little choice

Patients must travel hours for inpatient substance use care – if they can find it at all

May 1, 2023

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Durango Transit to expand U.S. Highway 160 west route to Crestview neighborhood

New transit schedule takes effect Monday

April 29, 2023

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Water and sewer demands have Animas Valley residents concerned about proposed RV park

Attendees hear about area history and river corridor preservation at community meeting

April 29, 2023

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Photos: Making the most of a bad situation

David Johnson, an inmate at the La Plata County Jail, walks into a room as “Pomp and Circumstance” plays on…

April 29, 2023

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The Durango Herald takes 24 awards at Top of the Rockies newspaper contest

Paper competed with 26 other media outlets across four states

April 28, 2023

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Wayward Strater Hotel room key takes the long way home, from UK to Durango

Man who mistakenly makes off with key returns it 46 years later

April 28, 2023

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Radio station employees share perspective on Hutton Broadcasting purchase

Industry experts say Santa Fe-based company’s regional knowledge could benefit local market

April 28, 2023

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Wildfire evacuation drill grows in third year

Residents in five subdivisions practiced leaving homes in an emergency situation

April 28, 2023

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 207

About 100 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what sporting goods store is…

April 28, 2023

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Wheels of justice grind slowly for several pending La Plata County court cases

Multiple high-profile criminal acts have yet to be adjudicated

April 27, 2023

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Fort Lewis College to unveil new health sciences center

One of the college’s most popular fields of study will now have more lab space

April 27, 2023

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Narcan policy finalized at Durango School District 9-R

Trained students will be able to administer opioid antagonist on campus in overdose situations

April 27, 2023

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Durango High School Knowledge Bowl team places third at nationals

Student competed against 27 other teams in remote action

April 27, 2023

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La Plata County approves new gas and oil regulations

Two-year process concluded Wednesday with unanimous approval of Chapter 90

April 26, 2023

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Durango-La Plata County Airport terminal expansion takes off

Multimillion dollar project will help accommodate increased passenger loads

April 26, 2023

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Owner and matriarch of Durango’s Toh-Atin Gallery dies, age 97

Family and friends share stories and love for the woman who meant so much to so many

April 25, 2023

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Photo: Walking the Line

Bryce Baby, with Durango Parks and Recreation, goes over the old field lines with fresh paint on Tuesday marking the…

April 25, 2023

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Smell smoke? It’s probably just prescribed burns

Land management agencies to begin seasonal fuels reduction

April 25, 2023

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As bill clears Colorado Senate, concern lingers over wolf reintroduction delays

Advocates say the state legislation could incidentally interfere with timeline

April 25, 2023

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Mercy Hospital ends female sterilization services

Policy shift is ‘unethical’ and a ‘disservice’ to patients, gynecologist says

April 25, 2023

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Q&A: Durango tattoo artist talks cover-ups and tats he won’t do

Derek Martinez says lettering is source of most-often covered tattoos

April 25, 2023