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Forest Lakes resident found dead by Lake Simpatico

Man appeared to have died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to authorities

April 10, 2023

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Third draft of La Plata County gas and oil regulations released

Language includes modest reduction in setback requirements, additional permit review

April 10, 2023

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Mesa snowmelt overwhelms Dolores in valley below

Community rallies to fill sandbags, redirect floodwaters; no injuries reported

April 10, 2023

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Roads, ramp and bridge closed around Grandview interchange

Closures will last three to seven months

April 10, 2023

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Could Colorado Senate bill delay wolf reintroduction by six years?

Wildlife advocates sound alarm on legislation, but lawmakers say concerns are misplaced

April 10, 2023

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Pond skim sends Purgatory Resort ski season out with a splash

Participants share their secrets on how to cross the pool

April 10, 2023

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Potential REI site layout approved with conditions

Durango Design Review Board to discuss sporting good store’s building plans

April 9, 2023

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Durango City Council approves financing agreement for energy contract

Local government could save nearly $6 million on utility costs over next 20 years

April 8, 2023

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Photo: Thanks, Easter Bunny!

Liam Wilkins, 12, left, and Kayeson Larry, 9, go through their Easter eggs that are filled with candy on Saturday…

April 8, 2023

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After 54 days, running water may return soon to mobile home park near Durango

La Plata County to host tenants’ forum for Lightner Creek residents

April 8, 2023

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Fire chiefs urge prevention and legislation to protect Colorado communities

Officials call for more staffing, controlled fires and awareness

April 8, 2023

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City of Durango to appeal open records lawsuit it lost in March

Olivier Bosmans says dispute should never have come to lawsuit

April 8, 2023

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Photos: Beauty on the ice

Saya Lambert, 12, performs on Thursday during the Figure Skating Program at Chapman Hill Ice Rink, End of Season Skills…

April 7, 2023

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Durango fugitive arrested for threatening retired district judge

Text messages sent by man who previously appeared before court

April 7, 2023

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Lingering winter delays opening of McPhee Reservoir boat ramp

Bay is iced over, and roads drifted with snow; invasive mussels found on Western Slope

April 7, 2023

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Stalled Colorado transportation legislation finds new traction

Concern about rural areas not having an equal voice and losing funds to metro areas addressed

April 7, 2023

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What to expect from an above-average spring runoff

Area reservoirs are likely to fill; meanwhile, rapid snowmelt could result in flooding

April 7, 2023

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 204

About 100 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what nickname the daughters of…

April 6, 2023

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New Italian restaurant to open where The Palace used to be located

Owner wants to bring authentic Italian family recipes to Durango

April 6, 2023

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Solar installation reaps $10,000 savings for one La Plata County fire district

Upper Pine’s panels are expected to pay for themselves within 10 years

April 6, 2023

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Colorado Highway 184 is reopened after repair

New culvert installed; flooding caused three-week closure

April 6, 2023

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They paved Peach Valley’s produce spot and put up a parking lot

Durango High School construction forces out longtime summer fruit vendor

April 6, 2023

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The Hub, an alternative school, looks to recenter at new location in Durango

Program providing services to students needing more attention must leave Big Picture building

April 5, 2023

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Local authors debut Mesa Verde Writers Conference

Four successful authors will host immersive workshops in fiction and poetry at the scenic Harmony Barn in Mancos

April 5, 2023