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Mesa Verde National Park’s Long Fire, ignited by lightning, under control

Blaze expected to be fully contained by Sunday evening

July 23, 2022

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Durango bus service free through August

Survey underway to shape parking master plan

July 23, 2022

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Xeriscaping trend keeps growing in Durango

Water shortages make grass-reduced landscaping more appealing

July 23, 2022

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Bridge repairs made Friday near DoubleTree intersection in Durango

Temporary metal plates installed until expansion plate can be replaced

July 23, 2022

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Photos: Culverts installed at Falls Creek subdivision to handle runoff from burn scar

Stan Whinnery uses a trackhoe to lower a 15,000-pound concrete box culvert as Will Smith, back left, Alan Reyes, front…

July 23, 2022

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Colorado lawmakers give progress report midway through legislative session

Climate, infrastructure and health care among top priorities for senators

July 23, 2022

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Advisory boards recommend funding Camino underpass in 2025 or 2026

Durango City Council has final say if and when such projects get funded

July 23, 2022

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Firefighters, air attack respond to fire near Forest Lakes subdivision

Blaze was reported about 3:30 p.m. Friday on Forest Service land

July 22, 2022

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Two privately owned Colorado 14ers are open to hikers. Will it last?

Increasing traffic is stressing a tenuous deal with landowners concerned about liability

July 22, 2022

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Belle and the Bear offers art, decor inspired by motherhood at Durango Farmers Market

Owner Kara Lang makes macrame, clay jewelry and punch-needle embroidery

July 22, 2022

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Online farmers market cuts out middleman in La Plata, Montezuma counties

General manager of Southwest Farm Fresh Cooperative is pushing for programs that support food justice

July 22, 2022

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 176

About 106 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what incidents occurred at Purple…

July 22, 2022

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Bridge repair to cause significant delays Friday near DoubleTree intersection in Durango

Drivers encouraged to find alternate routes if possible

July 22, 2022

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Second suspect faces murder charge in death of uncle south of Cortez

Tanya Lori Ahasteen is arrested for first-degree murder, held on $1 million bond

July 22, 2022

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Low water, warm temps prompt voluntary fishing limit in Southwest Colorado

Closure from noon to midnight on region’s rivers seeks to avoid weather-related stress on fish

July 22, 2022

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Public weighs in on two sites for pickleball courts in Durango

Game advocates shown design plans for Schneider Park and Smith Sports Complex

July 21, 2022

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What readers had to say this week about local stories, July 14-21

People weigh in on homelessness, lodgers tax allocations and pickleball locations

July 21, 2022

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Early monsoon helps vegetation ahead of foraging season

La Plata County bear sightings have been on pace with last year’s numbers

July 21, 2022

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Colorado BMX champion’s custom bike stolen last weekend

Kaden Chandler says theft affects his ability to coach youth riders

July 21, 2022

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Demolition Derby drivers question La Plata County age requirements

Those behind wheel must be at least 18 for liability reasons

July 21, 2022

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The gun regulations adopted in Colorado in the wake of the Aurora theater shooting

Since the attack 10 years ago, no fewer than 10 statewide changes to gun policy have been adopted in Colorado

July 21, 2022

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Sheriff investigates suspicious deaths of two dogs near Cortez

Not enough evidence for criminal charges, says Sheriff Steve Nowlin; case remains open

July 21, 2022

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Firefighters reach full containment on Twin Buttes Fire; blaze measured at 4 acres

About 30 people remain on scene ‘fortifying’ lines

July 20, 2022

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Should excess lodgers tax go to residents or be saved for future use?

Utility bill credit identified by city staff as most practical option for distributing funds

July 20, 2022