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Climbers can chill out, Ouray Ice Park future secure

A new water source will help during drought times and provide new routes for scaling

November 2, 2022

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Wildlife agency seeks public help on poached desert bighorn

Mature ram was illegally shot between Gateway and Grand Junction near the Gunnison River

November 2, 2022

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Winter storm to hit San Juan Mountains Wednesday

More than a foot of fresh snow expected for high country; Cortez and Durango will get rain, then snow

November 1, 2022

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Early voting in La Plata County on pace to eclipse 2018 turnout

Unaffiliated voters lead the surge, followed by registered Democrats and then Republicans

November 1, 2022

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‘We Are Water’ traveling exhibit makes its way to Pine River Library

Bayfield is latest stop for the interactive program funded by the National Science Foundation

November 1, 2022

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife funds countywide efforts to reduce human-bear conflict

City of Durango puts $60,000 toward expansion of secure trash containers

November 1, 2022

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U.S. Senate candidate Joe O’Dea makes campaign stop in Pagosa Springs, passes through Durango

Republican candidate accuses his challenger, Sen. Michael Bennet, of being a party loyalist

November 1, 2022

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U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert breaks down five issues facing Southwest Colorado

Republican incumbent recounts leaving high school to work for McDonald’s as shaping views

November 1, 2022

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center begins daily forecasts, warns of early season dangers

A base layer is already being exposed to warmer temperatures, which could make for unstable conditions

November 1, 2022

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COVID ends Dove Creek trial of man accused of fatally shooting bowhunter

Three jurors affected; Morosko could be retried within 90 days

November 1, 2022

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Durango High School to host Flight for Life helicopter landing

Seminar an opportunity for students to learn lifesaving rescue practices

November 1, 2022

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New funding allows for free behavioral health counseling in Silverton

Any community member is eligible for services at no cost, thanks to a federal grant

November 1, 2022

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Carver brothers honored for decadeslong careers in pastries and beer

Former Durango business owners inducted into Colorado Food Service Hall of Fame

October 31, 2022

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Contagious respiratory illness detected in La Plata County

San Juan Basin Public Health urges those who are sick to stay home

October 31, 2022

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Durango judge seeks balance with 3-year prison sentence in DUI crash causing serious injury

Farmington man was turning into marijuana shop when he collided with oncoming vehicle

October 31, 2022

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Lake Nighthorse visitation down in 2022, upgrades in the works

Recreation area had 88,447 seasonal visitors as of Oct. 28

October 31, 2022

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Hugh McKean, top Republican in Colorado House, dies of heart attack at 55

The lawmaker from Loveland was first elected to the legislature in 2016

October 31, 2022

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Taxpayers left holding tab for expensive cleanup at Purple Cliffs

Durango and La Plata County go with higher bid to ensure work begins immediately

October 31, 2022

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With closure of Purple Cliffs, campers fan out across Durango’s wooded areas

Private property owner and man living homeless express frustration and hope

October 31, 2022

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Election conspiracies and ‘chaos’ in politics prime talking points at Democratic event

State and federal candidates make appearance at Powerhouse Science Center

October 30, 2022

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Computer, cellphone repair shop celebrates fifth year in Durango with new location

Owner started business with $1,000 loan and is now hiring his own employees

October 30, 2022

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10 more mobile home park residents join in lawsuit against Vallecito Resort

New violations could factor into case

October 29, 2022

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‘Dirtbag with technology’: Luke Mehall on the counterculture within climbing

Durango-based business owner reflects on his work as a climber, steward and writer

October 29, 2022

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Doctor offers outpatient infusion therapy in Durango

Patients can receive personalized treatment in the comfort of their own space

October 29, 2022