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San Juan Forest approves land swap with billionaire landowner in Archuleta County

Controversial deal was opposed by environmental groups and triggered Freedom of Information Act lawsuit

July 20, 2022

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Prairie dog tests positive for plague in La Plata County

No known human exposure to the rodent, its colony or fleas in the area

July 19, 2022

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In new book, Lauren Boebert chronicles upbringing and path to politics

‘My American Life,’ a 241-page biography, was released last week

July 19, 2022

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Firefighters respond to ‘creeping’ wildfire west of Durango

Blaze scorched about 2 acres of oak brush east of Twin Buttes subdivision

July 19, 2022

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Durango ‘ambassadors’ help downtown tourists make the most of their vacations

People in red-collared shirts answer questions, gather information about visitation

July 19, 2022

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Veterans celebrate 50th anniversary of service at Durango Botanic Gardens

Members of USS Edwards meet to commemorate their time in Vietnam

July 19, 2022

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Early indicators suggest summer tourism on par with last year in Durango

In-state visitation increases amid inflation, higher gas prices

July 19, 2022

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Coronavirus spikes in Southwest Colorado, but vaccines reduce severity

Montezuma and La Plata counties have high vaccination rate

July 18, 2022

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Durango police officer retires after 28 years

Ron Wysocki investigated serious car crashes, was passionate about traffic safety

July 17, 2022

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Fundraiser for La Plata County Humane Society combines kittens with yoga

‘Meow-Maste’ brings attention to importance of animal foster care

July 16, 2022

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Durango’s storied history with homelessness: Can we become a ‘model community’?

Imminent closing of Purple Cliffs renews a complex history of unhoused camping, community action

July 16, 2022

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Nonprofit offers alternative teaching programs to increase educator retention

New state law allows for a stipend up to $22,000 for teacher trainees

July 16, 2022

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Durango City Council to discuss possible homeless campsite ahead of Purple Cliffs closure

Councilors to meet in executive session Tuesday

July 16, 2022

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Pickleball needs a home. Durango has identified two possible locations

Smith Sports Complex and Schneider Park are being considered

July 16, 2022

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Bill to protect Dolores River Canyon is introduced in U.S. Senate

68,000 acres proposed for protection from development; potential for wild and scenic river status would be dropped

July 15, 2022

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Wild Mountain Forge sells traditional Japanese-style knives at Durango Farmers Market

Owner David Root trained under 17th generation Yoshimoto bladesmith

July 15, 2022

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Unaffiliated candidate Jack Turner a wildcard in La Plata County commissioner race

Will independent candidate pull more votes from Democratic or Republican voters?

July 15, 2022

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Unaffiliated candidates submit petitions for La Plata County ballot

Jack Turner, Tiffany Lee and Erin Hutchins look to secure their places in November races

July 15, 2022

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Wildfires can cost millions. So who pays when flames cross boundaries?

Splitting bills can be tricky, but a system is in place to ease the process

July 15, 2022

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Photos: New asphalt coming to Ninth Street

Western Milling grinds up asphalt Thursday on Ninth Street between Main Avenue and East Second Avenue before a new layer…

July 15, 2022

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 175

About 130 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what is the factor behind…

July 15, 2022

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Fort Lewis College offers scholarships to those majoring in public health

FLC is one of five institutions to receive funding from Colorado Housing and Financial Authority

July 15, 2022

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Ignacio woman accused of killing road worker in car crash pleads ‘not guilty’

Judge denies bail reduction, sets trial date for December

July 14, 2022

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What readers had to say this week about local stories, July 7-14

People weigh in on the removal of 10 parking spots on East Third Avenue, Durango tourism and problems at Purple…

July 14, 2022