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October 13, 2022

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Durango transit receives two grants to replace aging fleet

Some money will allow city to convert from gas-powered to zero-emission vehicles

October 13, 2022

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Survey: 71% of respondents support mill levy to fund Durango Public Library

Additional money could be used for more staff, expanded services and longer operating hours

October 13, 2022

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As Bennet-O’Dea race tightens, O’Dea hopes to appeal to ‘middle Colorado’

Republican candidate buoyed by poll that shows him within seven points of Democratic challenger

October 13, 2022

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Cortez considers allowing food trucks in business district

Plan calls for permit for a 90-day stay; special events also permitted

October 13, 2022

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Fort Lewis College reports one student dead, another in critical condition

No cause of death given, but ‘toxic substance was likely involved’

October 12, 2022

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Biden visits Colorado, designates his first new national monument

Location was an alpine training site for alpine soldiers in World War II

October 12, 2022

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Columbine Ranger District invites comment on proposed ecological and recreation project

Plans would involve work on a 7,100-acre area just north of Durango

October 12, 2022

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Needham Elementary School math teacher surprised with $25,000 award

Tiffany Miera recognized for her commitment to educational improvement

October 12, 2022

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492-unit apartment complex proposed for Three Springs area

Developer sets aside 25 units for affordable housing

October 12, 2022

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Durango train crew aids injured hiker

A passenger aboard the D&SNG railroad spots missing and injured woman

October 12, 2022

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Criminal charges filed in Mancos animal neglect case

Bench trial set for related civil complaint brought by Colorado Department of Agriculture

October 11, 2022

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Photo: Last of the harvest

Sienna Schulte, farm manager at Twin Buttes Farm, harvests green tomatoes Tuesday with hopes that most of them will ripen…

October 11, 2022

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Republican candidate for La Plata County commissioner seeks to decrease regulations

Brad Blake sees unfinished business from previous term

October 11, 2022

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Proposition 126: Should Colorado restaurants be allowed to sell to-go cocktails forever?

Proposition 126 also would let third-party delivery services, like Uber Eats and DoorDash, deliver alcohol

October 11, 2022

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Durango police crack down on bad driving

An increase in crashes leads to increased scrutiny on the roads

October 11, 2022

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Durango’s arts and culture fund ‘exceeds expectations’ in first year of program

62 applicants submitted proposals and 36 were awarded grants

October 11, 2022

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Durango Fire awaits new ambulance for mental health-related transports

DFPD will purchase vehicle using $275,000 from La Plata County’s ARPA funding

October 11, 2022

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Denver judge halts recall effort targeting senator who quit GOP to become a Dem

Recall organizers must wait until Jan. 9 to initiate their effort to oust Priola

October 11, 2022

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Native pride shines in Durango

Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated in community once located on Ute tribal land

October 11, 2022

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Man accused of driving into crowd at bar was on parole

One person killed, four injured

October 11, 2022

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Hawaiian coffee franchise to open shop in Pagosa Springs

Bad Ass sees growth potential in destination towns like Steamboat, Telluride, Aspen and Durango

October 11, 2022

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Park Elementary celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day with cooking activities

Students make blue corn mush while sharing and discussing culture

October 10, 2022

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Dove Creek trial in death of bowhunter will be broadcast online

Chief judge attempts to shield jurors

October 10, 2022