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Porch-package thieves play Grinch across Durango, La Plata County

A north Durango woman makes plea to thieves who stole a package containing a family heirloom from her front porch

December 22, 2022

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Bayfield Board of Trustees member resigns

Town manager plans to look for a replacement in the new year

December 21, 2022

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What will Kendall Mountain’s future hold?

Municipal ski area in Silverton has a storied past, an untold future

December 21, 2022

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Water managers across drought-stricken West agree on one thing: ‘This is going to be painful’

Receding reservoirs give a clear view of the hard choices ahead

December 21, 2022

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Inflation, threat of recession continue to impact Colorado economic outlook

Recent ballot measures will affect revenue levels but not state budget

December 21, 2022

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Man charged with first-degree murder in 2021 Bayfield stabbing found competent to stand trial

Damitre Burch was deemed incompetent to stand trial shortly after his arrest in August 2021

December 21, 2022

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Photos: Time to let mother nature take over snowmaking at Chapman Hill Ski Area

Tim Kuss, left, snowcat operator at Chapman Hill Ski Area, Evan Crawford center, and Diego Lopez, both with Chapman Hill,…

December 20, 2022

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Southwest Colorado can expect lower than normal temperatures this week

Arctic air mass will cause extreme cold across the U.S., could bring snow to Durango area late Wednesday

December 20, 2022

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Free vaccine bus makes a stop in Ignacio

The mobile bus will at the community library beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday

December 20, 2022

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County Commissioners call on residents to check accuracy of FCC broadband map

Challenges to inaccurate data could bring in federal dollars for expanded access

December 20, 2022

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No two students are alike at the Durango Adult Education Center

Nonprofit organization recently added computer literacy program to meet needs of its diverse, often dismissed population

December 20, 2022

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Mountain Middle School awarded ‘performance with distinction’ accreditation

Project-based institution ranks in Colorado Charter School Institute’s top performing schools for the state

December 20, 2022

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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory enters standstill agreement with dissident shareholders

The lawsuit against AB Value/Radoff Group was dismissed as result of the settlement

December 19, 2022

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County warns against using Purple Cliffs as dump site

Trash unrelated to the former camp is driving up cleanup cost

December 19, 2022

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Conferees told Colorado River action ‘absolutely critical’

A buoy sits high and dry on cracked earth previously under the waters of Lake Mead at the Lake Mead…

December 19, 2022

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Supply chain issues prevent yet another thing from spinning: new Colorado chairlifts

Supply issues for chairlift manufacturers, including Grand-Junction-based Poma, have stalled openings for new lifts across Colorado, North America

December 19, 2022

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Former firefighter and Marine still works to save lives

Upper Pine River Fire Protection District’s Kevin Aguilar thinks everyone should learn the basics of emergency medicine

December 19, 2022

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Boebert bill would bar government help for immigrants seeking out-of-state abortion

All three of Colorado’s Republican representatives support the proposal

December 19, 2022

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New Durango railroad museum director on track to bring history into the future

Harris Abernathy took over Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum when Jeff Ellingson retired in April

December 18, 2022

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Fort Lewis College graduates nearly 200 students

Friday’s ceremony marks end of fall semester

December 17, 2022

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PHOTO: Plenty of snow on area passes for winter fun

Dalton Counts, of Durango, takes off on a snow-covered Molas Pass on Friday for some snowmobiling fun in the recreation…

December 17, 2022

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What do the landowners of the Hesperus solar project have to say?

Each of the three parties has reasons for participating in the project

December 17, 2022

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Two local nonprofits, Southern Ute Tribe receive money to help foster outdoor recreation

Adaptive Sports Association in Durango and Montezuma Inspire Coalition in Cortez recipients of the Outdoor Equity Grant Fund

December 16, 2022

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 192

About 120 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what country Colorado is looking…

December 16, 2022