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With 20 months to go, race for 3rd Congressional District begins

Two Democrats have already emerged to challenge Rep. Lauren Boebert

February 20, 2023

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Snowboarder dies after dropping off a cliff near Purgatory Resort

Ski patrol attempted lifesaving measures, but victim was pronounced dead on scene

February 19, 2023

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14th annual Silverton Skijoring competition takes over town

When horses pull skiers, ‘it’s a wild ride’

February 18, 2023

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Durango City Council to consider accepting 49-acre land donation adjacent to Oxbow Preserve

Use of possible two new parcels yet to be determined

February 18, 2023

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Durango city councilor faces scrutiny from fellow councilors over his conduct

Olivier Bosmans accused of misconduct and posting misleading information

February 18, 2023

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Senators laud $86 million grant promoting clean drinking water to rural areas

PFAS can cause cancer, liver damage, decreased fertility and other diseases

February 18, 2023

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Forecast: McPhee Reservoir likely to fill, provide spill for whitewater boating

Above-average snowpack puts farmers and boaters into promising 2023 season

February 17, 2023

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 198

About 100 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what caused an RV in…

February 17, 2023

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Can apprenticeships help recruit health care workers?

Hickenlooper praises such programs in committee hearing

February 17, 2023

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San Juan County administrator gets lifetime achievement award

Former Silverton mayor Willy Tookey has been working in government since 1979

February 17, 2023

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Photos: Testing their skills

Nate Claassen, 15, of Durango High School, builds a nesting tray while competing in the 2023 SkillsUSA Colorado Region VIII…

February 17, 2023

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Tricia Simpson appointed La Plata County Humane Society interim executive director

Former public affairs specialist brings her organizational skills to nonprofit’s ‘controlled chaos’

February 17, 2023

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Serious crime in Durango for January 2023 on par with January 2022

Aggravated assaults and traffic crashes were up while theft was down

February 17, 2023

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New San Juan National Forest supervisor arrives

David Neely spent seven years in Washington D.C. in policy roles

February 17, 2023

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La Plata County needs 16 volunteers for boards and commissions

Interested in undesirable plants? Or cemetery oversight?

February 17, 2023

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Durango High School robotics team heads to state competition

Students take on challenge and make strides in their first year competing

February 17, 2023

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Drivers warned not to park downtown late tonight, early Friday

Street crews will be clearing ice and snow

February 17, 2023

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The Juniper School charter status renewed for two years

Durango School District 9-R approves status under new financial reporting conditions

February 16, 2023

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Bayfield School District application for chartering authority approved by state

Ascent Classical Academy likely to apply for charter

February 16, 2023

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In a case reminiscent of David vs Goliath, Durangoan wins award against Spectrum

Jack Turner challenged the communications giant in small claims court to recoup payments for shoddy service

February 16, 2023

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Durango ranked No. 1 Colorado tourist destination second year in a row

The city scored 67th worldwide and 15th in the United States

February 16, 2023

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Photos: Pickups collide on Camino del Rio

Durango Fire Protection District and Durango Police Department responded to a crash Thursday at the intersection of Camino del Rio…

February 16, 2023

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Snowstorms again close down Mesa Verde National Park

Storms have shut down park for at least eight days this winter

February 16, 2023

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Democratic U.S. reps condemn Mercy Hospital’s plan to end female sterilization

Congressional Pro-choice Caucus members say denying birth control undermines Coloradans’ rights

February 16, 2023