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Strater Hotel dedicates room to historical pioneer, entrepreneur

Thomas Pierce provided materials for famous downtown buildings

October 25, 2022

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District judge in Durango resigns

Health issues cited for Todd Norvell’s departure

October 25, 2022

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That skunk-like smell in Ignacio was not a gas leak

Several residents panicked at the pungent odor wafting through the air

October 24, 2022

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Two women killed in head-on crash south of Cortez on U.S. Highway 160

Driver hit deer and crossed into oncoming lane, according to Colorado State Patrol

October 24, 2022

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Western tribes march against uranium mill in southeast Utah

Indigenous communities worry about air, water quality; mill owners defend operations as safe

October 24, 2022

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La Plata County prepares for dissolution of San Juan Basin Public Health

Commissioner Marsha Porter-Norton says a vote could come within a month

October 24, 2022

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Bayfield nonprofit receives funding to help feed 16,000 residents

Money from American Rescue Plan Act will go toward Pine River Shares’ Field to Fork Project Plan

October 24, 2022

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Seeping sewage torments Lightner Creek Mobile Home Park

Wastewater lagoon discharges 10,000 gallons per day into namesake creek

October 24, 2022

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Lightner Creek Mobile Home Park under sale contract to local buyer

Purchase has been underway for more than a year, but residents were just recently notified

October 24, 2022

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Early morning storms bring snow to San Juan Mountains

Molas Lake reports close to 5 inches of snow noon Sunday; winds hit Cortez

October 24, 2022

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For Durango woman paralyzed in crash, ADA laws and new wheels could make all the difference

Jessica Vought wants city of Durango to improve accommodations for disabled residents

October 23, 2022

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U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert talks defense of Dolores River Corridor

Representative meets with Ute Mountain Ute, Dolores County officials Saturday

October 22, 2022

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Infighting among Durango city councilors plays out in ethics complaints

Unfounded accusations filed by current and former members have cost taxpayers thousands

October 22, 2022

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Temperatures to drop, snow expected at higher elevations in Southwest Colorado

Triple dip La Niña: Forecast of rare weather phenomenon marks third occurrence since 1950

October 22, 2022

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La Plata County Sheriff officer’s pants catch fire, causing severe burns

Lithium battery may have been the culprit

October 21, 2022

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Photos: Halloween fun at the Falfa Pumpkin Patch

Callie Burgess and Tom Jense, owners of Falfa Pumpkin Patch, at the intersection of State Highway 172 and County Road…

October 21, 2022

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State program provides retirement fund for small-business employees

Employers with five or more staff members to be automatically enrolled in 2023

October 21, 2022

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How will city of Durango use single-use bag fees?

Officials have no plans to collect more than the 10 cents per bag being required by state of Colorado

October 21, 2022

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Veterans ride service in Durango struggles to maintain volunteers

Only two drivers available to take former service members to doctors’ appointments

October 21, 2022

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Share your Halloween decoration photos. Oh, and about that spam… (we’re sorry)

As much as COVID-19 has changed this year’s Halloween, scary decorations like these at 1020 East Fourth Ave. in Durango…

October 21, 2022

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Durango City Council appoints interim attorney

Staff given greenlight to search for long-term replacement following executive session Thursday

October 21, 2022

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Durango undergoing ‘uptick’ in bike thefts

Police advise bicycle owners to be vigilant and take extra precautions

October 21, 2022

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U.S. Rep. Boebert plans visit to Cortez and Ute Mountain Ute Tribe

Congresswoman will discuss land protection and drug trafficking, and honor the life of Tim Lanier

October 20, 2022

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Facebook community helps reunite La Plata County pets with owners

Humane Society volunteer Cathy Roberts has some advice for local and visiting pet owners

October 20, 2022