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Study seeks answers, solutions to downtown Durango parking woes

Does the city need higher meter fees, better public transportation, a parking garage – or none of the above?

August 29, 2022

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Traditional course returns for 9th annual Thirsty 13 Half Marathon

The mostly downhill course proves to be fun for hundreds of runners, and there’s beer at the finish line

August 27, 2022

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Durango driver formally charged in connection with hitting, killing bicyclist

Affidavit: Lorenzo Jones tried to cover up his involvement before confessing

August 27, 2022

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Monsoon activity expected to stay strong through September

Durango has received 7 to 9 inches of rain in past 2½ months

August 27, 2022

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Montezuma County court seals case of bondsman shooting

Bail bondsman Clint Simmons shot fugitive Freedom Anderson

August 27, 2022

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Photos: Students move in at Fort Lewis College

Josh Luka, left, Kai Finstad, center, and Jesse Prez move into a Fort Lewis College dorm on Friday. The group…

August 26, 2022

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What readers had to say this week about local stories, Aug. 18-25

People weigh in on the annual motorcycle rally, remote work and a proposed redesign of Main Avenue

August 26, 2022

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Mountain Middle School’s $4.2 million addition features high-tech and green thinking

Rooftop classroom includes solar panels for shade while feeding building with renewable energy

August 26, 2022

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Clock tower bell to be reactivated after Labor Day

La Plata County officials say company may be able to silence chime at night

August 26, 2022

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Farmington man charged with kidnapping, sexual assault

Terrell Hardy is free on $50,000 bail

August 25, 2022

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On schedule: Durango airport to close for 10 days in September during repavement project

Aviation director has ‘high confidence’ construction will be completed by Sept. 17

August 25, 2022

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More affordable housing is coming to Silverton

Town purchases 1.2 acres adjacent to existing subdivision

August 25, 2022

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City of Durango to spend estimated $55,000 asking voters to keep excess lodgers tax

If ballot measure fails, residents will receive about $218 in utility bill credits

August 25, 2022

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 178

About 110 people participated in the July 28 quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about which diner is closing…

August 25, 2022

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Groundhog dam repair benefits operations and lake recreation

Major upgrade will prevent future lake drainings; popular mountain lake serves dual purpose

August 24, 2022

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Main Mall in downtown Durango goes big on solar power

Owner to install 600 panels on rooftop, making it the largest array in town

August 24, 2022

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It’s back to school for hundreds of Durango School District 9-R students

Kindergarten teachers meet with parents to discuss importance of first year

August 23, 2022

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Photos: Sheriff’s Office rounds up shopping carts at Purple Cliffs

La Plata County Sheriff Sean Smith, left, and Sgt. Chris Burke collect about 25 shopping carts Tuesday at the Purple…

August 23, 2022

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Motorcycle rally returns Labor Day weekend to Durango, Ignacio

Three-day event will feature stunt riders, annual parade and noise

August 23, 2022

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Livestock auction breaks La Plata County Fair sales record

Swine, goats, sheep and beef: Local companies pay top dollar to support good cause

August 23, 2022

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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder for neck stabbing in Durango

Durango police describe attack as unprovoked

August 23, 2022

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Boy hit in lighted crosswalk on South Broadway in Cortez

Driver in U.S. government vehicle issued three citations; boy suffered injuries

August 22, 2022

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Coroner rules on cause of death for 19-year-old man northeast of Durango

Andrew Samora was found in June with gunshot wound

August 22, 2022

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Some Durango store owners fear Main Avenue redesign would limit access to shops

75 businesses sign letter to city objecting to new downtown vision

August 22, 2022