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Photos: Artist paints ‘Love Letters’ in downtown Durango

Durango artist Jenn Rawling works on her mural, “Love Letters,” on Thursday on the side of a building in the…

July 9, 2022

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10 parking spots on East Third Avenue marked for removal to improve safety

Extended red zones aim to reduce line-of-sight issues at five intersections

July 9, 2022

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‘Heat dome’ delivers above-average temps, but hasn’t broken any records

La Plata County has seen 18 record-high days in 2022 based on 26 years of data

July 9, 2022

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Sheriff’s Office: A dog attack, shots fired and assault highlight problems at Purple Cliffs

Durango Police Department helps respond to 911 call involving gunfire

July 8, 2022

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ParaGolfer gives those with impaired mobility a chance to play the greens

Vehicle at Hillcrest Golf Club is only one of its caliber in Four Corners

July 8, 2022

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Heat dome set to scorch Southwest Colorado

Hot and dry weather will replace rains this weekend

July 8, 2022

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Durango, fire district strike deal to explore using River City Hall site for new fire station

DFPD Chief Hal Doughty cautiously optimistic about agreement with city

July 8, 2022

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 174

About 101 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about which airline is leaving Durango-La…

July 8, 2022

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What readers had to say this week about local stories, June 30-July 7

People weigh in on drone show, abortion rights and the Camino del Rio underpass

July 7, 2022

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Fort Lewis College clears bomb threat; campus reopens

School closed and asked people to evacuate ‘out of an abundance of caution’

July 7, 2022

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Unaffiliated voters heavily favor Republican races in 2022 La Plata County primaries

Democrats eye U.S. Supreme Court decisions as a motivator toward November

July 7, 2022

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Federal grants to aid Durango-La Plata County Airport redesign

Millions will pay for runway and terminal improvements

July 7, 2022

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Montezuma County gets on board with federal plan to protect Dolores River land

Water district opposes Bennet legislation to protect canyon below McPhee Reservoir

July 7, 2022

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Durango water dock closed as a result of vandalism

Replacement parts on the way, but repair not expected until later in the month

July 7, 2022

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Baby elk caught behind fence prompts little action south of Durango

Wildlife officials say leaving animals like the one on County Road 220 alone is often best option

July 6, 2022

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How citizen scientists are testing our streams and rivers for contamination

Mountain Studies Institute, Fort Lewis College partner to measure E. coli in San Juan National Forest’s waterways

July 6, 2022

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Photos: Monsoon rain blows through the San Juan Mountains

Dark rain clouds move through the San Juan Mountains on Tuesday near Molas Pass as sun hits nearby peaks. On…

July 6, 2022

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BLM to prepare land use amendment to protect Gunnison sage grouse

Public comment sought on conservation efforts for rare bird in Southwest Colorado and southeast Utah

July 6, 2022

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Injured motorcyclist rescued in La Plata Mountains near Mancos

Man suffered broken leg in July 4 crash on Aspen Loop Trail

July 5, 2022

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Durango-La Plata County Airport’s temporary closure on track

Flights will be suspended 10 days in September to repave runway and replace lighting

July 5, 2022

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Crowds turn out to celebrate July 4 in Durango

Picnic, concerts, parade draw locals and visitors for food and fun

July 5, 2022

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Fire destroys home east of Cortez; two pets die

Residents escape unharmed

July 4, 2022

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Lightning triggers wildfire in La Plata Mountains

Fire contained using technique recently approved by National Forest Service

July 4, 2022

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Durango business group upset Camino underpass may be delayed

Project would connect Animas River Trail with downtown corridor

July 4, 2022