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Ska presents new take on a wheat ale for Snowdown

Tastes of cinnamon and vanilla for its 27th annual beer

January 6, 2023

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Durango mayor says one term in office is enough for her

Barbara Noseworthy touts fixing finances and positive changes in culture as biggest achievements

January 6, 2023

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Newly named county court judge will instead serve on District Court bench in Durango

Anthony Baca applied for two positions; Polis apparently liked him for both

January 6, 2023

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Bipartisan bill aims to extend protections of endangered fish

Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Recovery Act targets preservation of native species

January 6, 2023

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What does independence offer Wolf Creek Ski Area?

As corporations gobble up resorts across the country, the Pitcher family has remained staunchly independent

January 6, 2023

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New trial for Morosko to begin Jan. 17 in Montezuma County

Hunter from Pennsylvania charged in death of bowhunter from Texas

January 5, 2023

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$45 million Miller Middle School construction is underway

Additions expected to be ready by fall 2024

January 5, 2023

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La Plata County plans gravel road grading

Crews will prioritize roads based on their condition and accessibility

January 5, 2023

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Celebration of life for former Durango city councilor set for Jan. 21 at Fort Lewis College

Business owner and musician Chris Bettin to be honored at Community Concert Hall

January 5, 2023

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Los Pinos firefighter charged in assault of colleague

Defendant and victim continue to work at the department

January 5, 2023

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U.S. House stuck for a third day as Republicans struggle to unite around a speaker

Colorado’s Boebert switches opposition vote to Oklahoma’s Kevin Hern

January 5, 2023

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Shoveling snow and ice from Durango’s Sky Steps is one man’s way of caring for the community

Jim Shadell began clearing the 530 steps about four years ago to stay fit and keep people safe

January 5, 2023

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39 killed by law enforcement in Colorado in 2022, data shows

Yearslong trend of higher-than-average rates of police killings continued in 2022

January 5, 2023

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La Plata County Clerk and Recorder’s Office deems four-day week a success

No talk yet of other departments going to longer days, shorter weeks

January 5, 2023

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Durango DUI arrests increased 14% in 2022

Law enforcement typically sees an increase in cases around the holidays

January 5, 2023

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Are Republicans wasting money in La Plata County?

The GOP spent handsomely in the 2022 midterms, but had little to show

January 4, 2023

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New laws that took effect Jan. 1, including that bag fee

Coloradans will see an increase in minimum wage and a decrease in the cost of hygiene products

January 4, 2023

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Colorado funeral homeowner sentenced in body sales case

Megan Hess gets 20 years in prison

January 4, 2023

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McCarthy rejected for House speaker with GOP in disarray

Trump renews his support for McCarthy, but it made no difference

January 4, 2023

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For Durango’s divergent youths, The Hub provides a haven

Therapeutic school caters to students who have needs beyond what traditional institutions can provide

January 4, 2023

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Boebert emerges as leading opponent of McCarthy for House speaker

Colorado Republican favors Rep. Jordan for top position

January 4, 2023

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Avalanche danger casts deadly shadow across Colorado backcountry

Two people died in slides in December; avalanche risk remains ‘considerable’ after storms

January 4, 2023

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Fisherman attacked in Animas River by hammer-wielding man in Durango

Alleged attacker told police he wanted to hurt or kill someone

January 3, 2023

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City asks artists to submit work for display at Durango rec center

Pieces to be hosted for one month at a time; applications taken on first-come-first-serve basis

January 3, 2023