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Photos: Camino construction, again?

Ninth Street and Camino del Rio is mostly closed Thursday as crews replace a 4-inch water line that was in…

October 20, 2022

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9-R’s Escuela para Padres, or ‘School for Parents,’ breaks down communication barriers

Learning sessions help Spanish-speaking families understand school resources

October 20, 2022

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‘Rainbow fentanyl’ makes its way to La Plata County

Law enforcement warns synthetic drug is being marketed to appeal to children

October 20, 2022

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Often skipped vote for judges could make all the difference

La Plata County voters have the option to retain or dismiss two judges in November

October 20, 2022

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Durango soup kitchen chef wins statewide award

Seanan Culloty left a career in fine-dining to work at Manna

October 20, 2022

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Region 9 seeks $60 million for ‘middle mile’ fiber-optic line in Southwest Colorado

Attorney General Phil Weiser says regional effort and strict oversight needed to land federal funds

October 20, 2022

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Brad Blake leads pack in latest campaign finance reports for La Plata County commissioner

Jack Turner came in second and Clyde Church was last in most recent reporting period

October 20, 2022

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Durango city attorney resigns, effective immediately

Councilors schedule executive session to discuss interim and long-term replacements

October 20, 2022

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Bayfield fruit harvest puts the squeeze on apples

Scraps will be donated to ranchers to feed livestock

October 19, 2022

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Higher Purpose Homes commit to building affordable housing

Startup company actively seeks investors in attempt to produce 250 homes a year

October 19, 2022

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Posters honor Native American workers at Mesa Verde National Park

Navajo laborers played pivotal role in early construction; work program recruits Indigenous workers for stabilization projects

October 19, 2022

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Southwest Colorado has its cast of spiders; some are spooky, most are harmless

Warm homes are tantalizing to certain arachnids with winter on the way

October 19, 2022

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Southwest Colorado search and rescue teams offer safety tips

Forays into the wild are best met by planning and preparation

October 19, 2022

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Something on your mind? Set it free in a ‘botanic inspiration wheel’ at Durango library

Let go of thoughts or practice marriage proposals by writing notes and sending them into the cosmos

October 19, 2022

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BLM postpones Animas City Mountain burn until spring 2023

Uncooperative weather conditions were primary reason behind decision to call off treatment

October 19, 2022

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Colorado attorney general discusses broadband, water shortages at student forum

Fort Lewis College students also bring up Colorado’s housing crisis

October 18, 2022

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U.S. House candidate Adam Frisch wants to bring back ‘getting stuff done’

Boebert’s Democratic challenger talks bipartisan collaboration, life on the campaign trail

October 18, 2022

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La Plata County Clerk and Recorder says ballots to begin arriving in mailboxes this week

Residents can register to vote up until 7 p.m. Election Day

October 18, 2022

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Photo: Colorful Ride

Fall colors make for a colorful ride Tuesday along East Animas Road (County Road 250) north of Durango. Weather forecasters…

October 18, 2022

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Repeat drunken driving suspect arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide in Durango

Police: Rupert Chee rolled his vehicle, killing a passenger

October 18, 2022

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Ascent is back, this time with sights set on Ignacio School District

Charter school wants to locate near Durango-La Plata County Airport

October 18, 2022

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Southern Ute Tribe workshops strive to preserve cultural traditions

Jerky and drying class an opportunity to learn from elders a tradition that is quickly disappearing

October 18, 2022

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Partnership of community organizations aims to help those suffering substance use in rural areas

Pine River Shares and Southern Colorado Community Action Agency will be leading community dialogue sessions this fall

October 18, 2022

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Colorado Board of Education denies Ascent’s appeal for Durango charter in 4-3 vote

State board members argue pros and cons of 9-R’s decision to reject charter school application

October 18, 2022