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Photos: Dodging raindrops in Durango

Denise, of Houston, who did not give her last name, gets caught in a rainstorm Thursday afternoon in Durango. Showers…

July 28, 2022

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 177

About 100 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about where a wildfire started on…

July 28, 2022

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Dolores County proposes two tax questions for November ballot

Sales tax would offset oil and gas revenues; lodgers tax would go to tourism and support housing and child care

July 28, 2022

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At town hall, Hickenlooper talks reproductive rights, climate change

Inflation, health care and gun control also among concerns of constituents

July 28, 2022

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TABOR checks are in the mail. Here’s what you need to know

Money arriving ahead of schedule to help with inflation

July 28, 2022

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Survey says more than 400 people are living homeless in La Plata County

Report identifies children, students and others who face housing insecurity

July 28, 2022

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New high-altitude helicopter donated to San Miguel Sheriff’s Office

$4.5 million craft will be used for search and rescue, wildfire mitigation, humanitarian aid

July 28, 2022

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Search and rescue efforts for missing Utah man temporarily suspended in San Juan County

Daniel Lamthach, 22, last seen July 17 in Molas Lake area

July 28, 2022

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‘Lease-to-own’ finance plan best option for River City Hall, says Durango fire chief

City Council, DFPD explore financing options that avoid TABOR restrictions

July 28, 2022

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Hesperus woman suffers critical injuries in single-vehicle rollover

Crash occurred Tuesday afternoon on La Plata Highway southwest of Durango

July 27, 2022

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Flood watch issued for Four Corners and beyond

Flooding possible in Southwest Colorado and southeast Utah, National Weather Service warns

July 27, 2022

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Crews cut back brush to protect Durango from wildfire

Gambel oak, low tree branches prime targets for fuel reduction efforts

July 27, 2022

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Animas High School graduate conquers Colorado Trail

Kristina Bodewes may have set a record for west-to-east route

July 27, 2022

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Unaffiliated candidates to appear on November ballot in La Plata County

For first time, three make it in one election cycle

July 27, 2022

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Montezuma County and hospital face lawsuit after inmate dies

Civil complaint alleges negligent care of Kelroy Newman, who had a high blood alcohol content and facial injuries

July 26, 2022

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Photos: Landscapers go to work at Animas River Trail underpass

Employees with Topline Designs work on landscaping at the Animas River Trail underpass at 32nd Street and East Third Avenue…

July 26, 2022

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New Colorado law requires businesses to pay delivery fee

Revenue will support the state road repair, transportation sustainability efforts

July 26, 2022

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Forecast calls for rain in Durango and Cortez

But the monsoonal pattern won’t be enough to break the drought

July 26, 2022

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Bridge repairs will take place Tuesday near DoubleTree intersection

cca Colorado Department of Transportation will perform additional repair work on the U.S. Highway 160 bridge near the DoubleTree Hotel…

July 26, 2022

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Mesa Verde fire nearly under control; lightning sparks others

Rain helps with fire danger, but risk is still high, officials say

July 25, 2022

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CJ’s Diner, which drew loyal customers, to close after 22 years

Co-owner Jerry Martinez challenged COVID-19 restrictions on restaurants

July 25, 2022

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Lightning causes East Round Top Fire southwest of Durango

Fire grew to 10½ acres as of Saturday night

July 25, 2022

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Fans of thrifting should feel right at home in NoMAD

Consignment shop just off Colorado Highway 3 has a Western vintage-esque style that’s hard to put a finger on

July 24, 2022

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East Round Top Fire ignites 5 acres on Southern Ute Indian Reservation

Cause of blaze is under investigation

July 23, 2022