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Ironwood mill juggles lawsuit with plans for $100 million startup

New management commits to removal of massive wood piles; company plans for new permit, improved operations

October 7, 2022

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Durango High School welcomes back homecoming parade

Event featured athletes, marching band, floats and fire engines

October 7, 2022

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Durango School District turns the other cheek at Boebert’s unfounded ‘litter box’ remarks

9-R spokeswoman says focus should be on high test scores versus ‘false comments’

October 7, 2022

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Silverton Square cafe goes up in flames Wednesday morning

Family given shelter in Grand Imperial Hotel; community fundraising efforts underway

October 6, 2022

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Pools at Durango Community Recreation Center to close Sunday through end of the month for repairs

20-year-old castle-themed water jungle gym goes out to bid

October 6, 2022

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Parents of runner missing northwest of Durango remain hopeful after five days

David Lunde set out Saturday to run a portion of the La Plata Enchilada

October 6, 2022

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 184

About 105 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what event Bayfield Heritage Day…

October 5, 2022

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Repaved portion of Animas River Trail reopens to public

Work stalled last year for permitting during jumping mice study

October 5, 2022

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Junction Creek Mobile Home Park under boil water advisory

Treatment plant turned off after chemical spill

October 5, 2022

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Colorado’s government homepage offline after cyberattack; Russian-speaking hackers possibly to blame

The state’s IT department says other sites and state services, like renewing a driver’s license, are not affected

October 5, 2022

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High country in Southwest Colorado offers peak fall colors heading into October

Foliage near Silverton and Ouray popping with yellows, oranges and reds

October 5, 2022

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Photos: Skating into winter sports

Shepherd Slootmaker, 8, skates around Chapman Hill ice rink on Tuesday as his mom, Michele Slootmaker, follows him during public…

October 5, 2022

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Monkeypox cases remain low in La Plata County

San Juan Basin Public Health finds success stopping spread through communication, background monitoring

October 5, 2022

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Environmental Protection Agency assesses permanent mine waste repository

Mayflower Tailings Impoundment offers large capacity for sludge created by water treatment

October 5, 2022

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Timeline plots path forward for River City Hall proposed police and fire station

Website with project details planned for October release

October 4, 2022

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La Plata County resident dies with West Nile virus

Ten Coloradans have died so far this year with pathogen

October 4, 2022

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Sun sets on Purple Cliffs homeless camp south of Durango

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office clears the few remaining residents Monday afternoon

October 4, 2022

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Durango runner reported missing in La Plata Canyon still not found

Rescue teams use all-terrain vehicles and air support to navigate trail loop

October 3, 2022

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Orchard social highlights revived apple market in Southwest Colorado

Oct. 8 event in Dolores put on by Montezuma Orchard Restoration project

October 3, 2022

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Colorado attorney general candidates disagree about why crime is rising

Incumbent Democrat Phil Weiser is facing a challenge from Republican Arapahoe County District Attorney John Kellner

October 3, 2022

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Microloans offer up to $5,000 for eligible La Plata County renters

Workforce Rental Assistance Program targets those making less than area median income

October 3, 2022

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October arrives with heavy rain showers; more expected this week

Forecasters say above-average moisture likely through the month

October 2, 2022

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Durango saddles up for 34th annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering Parade

About 1,500 people attend Main Avenue march on Saturday

October 1, 2022

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‘Tell us where we can go’: Purple Cliffs residents receive eviction notices

Uncertainty is the only path forward for many camp inhabitants

October 1, 2022