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Local nonprofit has big plans now that it has new funding

Adaptive Sports Association was recent recipient of a grant program supporting organizations that provide outdoor experiences to underserved youths

December 16, 2022

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Power outage in Purgatory metro area affects 1,400 homes

Ski area lifts were shut down for several hours.

December 16, 2022

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‘Lottery’ winners announced for Animas City Park Overlook deed-restricted units

Sealed envelopes establish order for review of applicants for affordable workforce housing

December 16, 2022

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Baa-humbug: Dreading post-Christmas tree removal? Durangoats can help

Even spruces, firs and pines have a role in regenerating the Southwest

December 16, 2022

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Durango High School Black Student Alliance raises money for cultural trip

Students speak about their experience with ignorance and racism in Durango

December 15, 2022

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Snow presents window to burn old slash piles at Dalla Mountain Park

To burn or not to burn? Decomposing fire fuels are important natural habitats

December 15, 2022

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Daughters of the American Revolution chapter to honor veterans in national ceremony

Wreaths will be placed on graves at six different cemeteries in La Plata and Archuleta counties

December 15, 2022

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Shoplifting stings small retailers along Main Avenue in Durango

While big-box stores make national news about the effect theft has on profits, small local businesses are more concerned about…

December 15, 2022

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Judge rules Polis administration illegally delaying decision on coal mine permit

Patrick of the Gunnison County District Court wrote that the APCD violated state laws in missing deadline to make a…

December 15, 2022

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Durango streets division hosts job fair in search for CDL-licensed drivers

Public works has five driver positions it’s trying to fill

December 15, 2022

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How to avoid shattering your windshield and playing bumper cars on the road during the winter months

Breaking down the do’s and don’ts of driving in snowy conditions, getting stubborn ice off vehicle’s windows

December 15, 2022

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Centura Sports Performance Center to break ground in fall 2023

Centura Health donates $4 million to Fort Lewis College for new athletic training and physical therapy center

December 14, 2022

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Shop with a Cop Durango brings cheer to children, families and law enforcement

30th-annual event helps children in need with $150 apiece to spend on toys and clothes

December 14, 2022

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Good Samaritans blow in with Monday’s snowstorm, helping three stranded Fort Lewis students get home

Women found themselves trapped in Chama, New Mexico, the night before their semester finals

December 14, 2022

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Durango Christmas Bird Count takes flight on Saturday

The ornithologist in your life may be wishing for new binoculars this holiday season

December 14, 2022

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Man helped by passerby wishes to share story of ‘really nice guy’

A good Samaritan stopped to help Charles Albert after a car accident that fully blocked U.S. Highway 160

December 14, 2022

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Mental health a top priority for first responders in La Plata County

Sheriff’s captain speaks from firsthand experience in warning police academy graduates about PTSD

December 14, 2022

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The Nugget Mountain Bar reopens outdoor deck

Establishment adds Quonset hut to patio after having liquor license approved

December 13, 2022

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Photo: Chapman Hill Ski Area opens

Patrick Ely skis down Chapman Hill Ski Area on Tuesday as he gives his son Barrett, 2, his first lesson…

December 13, 2022

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47 apartments said to be ‘hip,’ with good vibes, now available next to Durango Applebee’s

More studio rentals expected to come online by early spring

December 13, 2022

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Ignacio woman sentenced in fatal crash gets 10 months for previous collision

Virginia Cundiff will serve two sentences at same time

December 13, 2022

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The good, the bad, the chilly of Monday’s snowstorm

Amid treacherous driving conditions and freezing temperatures, skiers head to the slopes; classes canceled for area schools

December 13, 2022

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La Plata County adopts 2023 budget with 22% increase in spending

Big spending items include health department, jail fence and law enforcement firearms

December 13, 2022

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Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio school districts close Tuesday for icy road conditions

One-day storm brought snow, cold temperatures that caused slick roads

December 13, 2022