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La Plata County commissioners head to D.C. for nationwide conference

Porter-Norton and Salka will attend National Association of Counties legislative meeting

February 8, 2023

John Hickenlooper quietly convenes Colorado River Basin senators to discuss water woes

Hickenlooper said the caucus looks to formalize itself with a chair and subchairs from the upper and lower Colorado River…

February 8, 2023

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Taste of Durango is called off this year

Board members say spring event is too demanding on tight labor pool

February 7, 2023

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Biden addresses climate change, jobs and fentanyl crisis in State of the Union speech

President specifically mentioned droughts in the Southwest

February 7, 2023

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Former owners of Ken & Sue’s restaurant in Durango sentenced to probation for tax evasion

Defense attorneys cite couple’s service to community in requesting leniency

February 7, 2023

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Free reusable bags available at various locations in Durango

Revenue collected from plastic and paper bag fees to fund waste-reduction efforts

February 7, 2023

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Five candidates qualify for April City Council election

Ballots will be mailed in mid-March to eligible electors

February 7, 2023

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Photos: Planting a fence

Rob Peper, left, and Robert Talley build the last sections of an 850-foot-long fence on Tuesday around the SOIL Outdoor…

February 7, 2023

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Will car prices come down in 2023? Indicators suggest yes, but interest rates may slow demand

People who bought vehicles during pandemic stuck with high payments, low trade-in values

February 7, 2023

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Durango High School students can earn up to 48 college credits beginning this fall

Collegiate pathway classes offer head start, reduce costs of earning four-year degrees

February 7, 2023

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Ballantine Family Fund donated record-setting amount in grants to nonprofits in 2022

Part of the $334,500 funding went to organizations focused on youth mental health

February 7, 2023

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Snowdown chairman impressed by festival’s attendance

Next year’s winter celebration to feature a hippie theme with ‘Peace, Love and Snowdown’

February 6, 2023

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Annual Snowdown pancake breakfast returns with strong turnout

Residents pack La Plata County Exhibit Hall to share a meal with Search and Rescue team

February 6, 2023

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Durango firefighters, service workers struggle to find affordable housing

Some seasonal employees live out of their vehicle during summer wildfire season

February 6, 2023

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Property tax bills land in La Plata County landowners’ mailboxes

This year’s assessed values the same, next year’s expected to rise sharply

February 6, 2023

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Space heater sparks RV fire in Bayfield

Nearby vehicle and power lines also go up in flames early Monday

February 6, 2023

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Driver who hit pedestrian after altercation outside Durango post office pleads guilty

Brian Walker Kruse was scheduled for jury trial Monday morning but took a plea deal

February 6, 2023

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Durango police arrest man suspected of threatening to blow up Olde Tymers Cafe

Officers say suspect was unarmed and was taken into custody without incident

February 6, 2023

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Roommate dispute over dirty apartment ends in stabbing at Durango lodge

Arnold Sarracino, 50, faces attempted murder charge

February 6, 2023

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Patients file lawsuit against Mercy Hospital over infections

Plaintiffs say they suffered postoperative complications as a result of inadequate sterilization procedures

February 6, 2023

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How do you want to die?

Society doesn’t often talk about dying, but an end-of-life doula in Durango says we should

February 5, 2023

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Snowdown’s Outlaw Josie Pete’s Golf Tournament

Teams compete in the Snowdown Outlaw Josie Petes Golf Tournament on Saturday at Durango Craft Spirits. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride…

February 5, 2023

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Snowdown No Tragedy Quaffing Tournament

Contestants test their beer mug-catching and beer-chugging skills on Saturday during Snowdowns No Tragedy Quaffing Tournament at 11th Street Station.…

February 4, 2023

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2023 Shakespearean Smokin Snowdown Chili Cook-Off sees greater contest turnout compared with last year’s event

About 35 entrants signed up to sweep the competition across several categories

February 4, 2023