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Grazing goats offer simple weed and fire mitigation

DuranGoats business uses holistic farming techniques to rejuvenate pastures

August 3, 2022

Photos: Finishing touches ahead of new school year

Construction crews lay down new asphalt in the redesigned drop-off area at Needham Elementary School. The area used to house…

August 3, 2022

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Housing prices rise again in La Plata County as inventory remains scarce

Second-quarter real estate data shows almost across-the-board increases in median prices

August 3, 2022

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Search and rescue mission for missing Utah man suspended

Indefinite hold put on efforts after no trace found of Daniel Lamthach

August 2, 2022

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Backhoe hits gas line in Forest Lakes subdivision; about 15 homes evacuated

Leak was contained about 11:35 a.m. Tuesday

August 2, 2022

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Purgatory ski patrol to begin wage negotiations with resort after unionizing

Patrollers advocate for livable pay, better gear stipends

August 2, 2022

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Durango’s historic Gable House marks 130 years with ice cream social

New owners commemorate iconic bed-and-breakfast while former tenants reflect on memories

August 2, 2022

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La Plata County sheriff says road closures also apply to bicyclists

Sean Smith watched as cyclists rode through work zone

August 2, 2022

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Climber rescued off El Diente peak as storm nears

Mesa Verde Helitack uses short-haul method to carry injured man off rugged 14er; multiple local rescue agencies responded

August 1, 2022

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Fort Lewis College observatory sets sights on equipment upgrades

Professor shows off side-by-side images of galaxy cluster, one taken by James Webb

August 1, 2022

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Summer showers help, but long-term drought persists in Southwest Colorado

Forecaster says monsoons should keep delivering near-daily rains

July 31, 2022

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Navajo Code Talker Samuel Sandoval dies; 3 left from group

Sandoval relayed coded message about Japanese surrender

July 31, 2022

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Montezuma County sheriff investigates homicide north of Cortez

Woman found stabbed to death on County Road L; teen suspect held in Arizona jail

July 31, 2022

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Ring the dinner bell: Fiesta Days’ Chuck Wagon competition heats up

Meat, biscuits, desserts galore at cook-off at fairgrounds Tina Stallard, with Curly Cue Camp, makes cornbread during the La Plata-Archuleta…

July 30, 2022

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Durango’s new utilities manager went to West Point and studied Eastern philosophy

Justin Elkins wants to understand why things are the way they are before making changes

July 30, 2022

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Nine Boebert priorities pass House in appropriations package she voted against

Legislation includes funding for water projects, highway improvements and public lands

July 30, 2022

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Temporary signs approved during pandemic in Durango must now be removed

City gives businesses, residents a few weeks to comply before enforcement ensues

July 30, 2022

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Nikki Moon Art sells bags, prints at Durango Farmers Market

Handmade goods are inspired by nature

July 30, 2022

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Photos: Owner of Tortilleria La Flor returns to work after injuring hand

Flor Rodriguez, co-owner of the fresh tortilla business Tortilleria La Flor, is seen with her children Andy, 19, and Britney,…

July 29, 2022

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State grants $1 million for wildfire mitigation projects in Montezuma County

Mancos Conservation District awarded funds

July 29, 2022

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Durango man suspected of attempted murder in road-rage incident

Brian Kruse allegedly hit pedestrian with car after altercation

July 29, 2022

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$12 million wildlife crossing completed on U.S. Highway 160

Massive overpass expected to reduce animal-vehicle collisions by 85%

July 29, 2022

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Animas City Night Bazaar hosts ‘Bazaar-BQ’

Afrobeatniks and Ballet Folklorico Dancers rock north Main Avenue

July 29, 2022

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What readers had to say this week about local stories, July 21-28

People weigh in on the closing of CJ’s Diner and the number of people living homeless in Durango

July 28, 2022