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Photos: Helping himself to Halloween leftover treats

A deer munches on a jack-o'-lantern Wednesday in north Durango. Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds residents that leftover Halloween pumpkins…

November 4, 2022

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Purgatory Resort medical clinic opening in mid-December

Durango Urgent Care will fill the void left after Centura Health shut down its operation in April

November 4, 2022

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Winter warming shelter for unhoused to open twice weekly starting Tuesday

Nonprofit seeks volunteers to help with operations

November 4, 2022

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City of Durango to undertake nearly 30 solar, water and power projects all at once

Energy performance contract to save hundreds of thousands in sustainability plans

November 4, 2022

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‘Badwater’ television pilot will be screened at Mancos Opera House

Local novelist Chuck Greaves wrote television series and first episode

November 4, 2022

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Ignacio School District denies Ascent Classical Academy’s application for a charter

Parents from outside the area flooded a meeting, but board members had too many questions and concerns about proposal

November 4, 2022

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La Plata County commissioner candidates make final push before Election Day

In a three-way race involving an incumbent, former seat-holder and two-time candidate, nobody knows who will win

November 4, 2022

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Colorado Secretary of State expands voting access for Native American tribes

Utes members can vote in-person on tribal lands

November 4, 2022

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Ukrainian families flee war and find new home in Durango

Leaving families has been the most difficult – while finding safety for their children has been most important

November 4, 2022

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Celebration of life held for missing Durango runner David Lunde

La Plata County Search and Rescue suspended search after failing to find a single trace of the 29-year-old

November 4, 2022

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Mother, daughter and three pets escape house fire in Forest Lakes subdivision

Firefighters also rescue a kitten from the blaze

November 3, 2022

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Hickenlooper introduces PREPARE Act to develop federal framework for cannabis legalization

Bill would develop commission of legislators, cannabis advocates and entrepreneurs

November 3, 2022

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Photos: Snow moves through Durango area

Devlin Berger walks down East Second Avenue on Thursday as snow flurries move through Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca Purgatory Resort…

November 3, 2022

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Photos: Rescue helicopter gives health careers a lift

Becky Sproul, a flight paramedic with Flight for Life, talks about her job with Durango High School students on Wednesday…

November 3, 2022

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Purgatory Resort suing Forest Service in water rights dispute

Conservation of cutthroat trout lies at core of the conflict

November 3, 2022

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U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet says ‘it’s kind of like family everywhere I go’

Democrat incumbent discusses previous accomplishments, future goals ahead of midterm elections

November 3, 2022

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Upper Pine fire chief asks voters to approve Ballot Issue 7A

District relies on property tax to maintain level of service

November 3, 2022

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Table to Farm Compost booms with new subscribers

City of Durango partnership helps eco-thoughtful business net 250 more customers

November 3, 2022

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Fort Lewis College students bring clean water to impoverished countries

Participants gain global perspective through Village Aid Project

November 2, 2022

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 186

About 120 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about why Tiffany Miera was awarded…

November 2, 2022

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La Plata County commissioners approve ARPA funding for social impact projects

$3.5 million will fund 13 projects addressing issues from food security to youths’ therapeutic intervention

November 2, 2022

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Stormwater management remains an unresolved issue at Bayfield’s budget hearing

Department heads complain of understaffed agencies and overworked employees

November 2, 2022

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Universal Preschool Program offers reduced tuition for child care

New state initiative seeks to help fund early childhood learning

November 2, 2022

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More than $111,000 worth of bikes stolen so far this year in Durango

Thieves are targeting high-end bicycles from garages and car racks

November 2, 2022