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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

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Abortion advocates, opponents look to a post-Roe future in Durango and Colorado

State likely to see more women traveling from Texas, Utah and Arizona for procedure

July 3, 2022

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Drone team arrives in Durango: ‘You’ll enjoy it, I promise’

About 140 unmanned vehicles will put on a 12-minute light show Saturday night

July 2, 2022

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Woman accused of killing Farmington man in crash has felony charge dismissed

Virginia Cundiff faces 7 misdemeanor charges

July 2, 2022

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Catalytic converter thefts reported in La Plata County

Three of the valuable car parts have been stolen in recent weeks

July 2, 2022

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Mancos Common Press hosts artist-in-residence

New manager takes helm; expansion project planned

July 2, 2022

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Parks and Wildlife warns public to be wary of moose

Mothers will aggressively defend their calves; woman is chased south of Ouray in Ironton Park

July 2, 2022

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Photos: Closing in on a connection to the Grandview Bridge

Looking south across the U.S. Highway 160 interchange on Friday, major excavation is underway south of the Grandview Bridge. About…

July 2, 2022

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After Colorado primary, experts discuss strategies as focus shifts to general election

Strategists say something big would need to happen to bump Boebert from path to victory

July 1, 2022

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How to celebrate Fourth of July this weekend in Southwest Colorado

Weekend plans include games, food, parades and light shows

July 1, 2022

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Three recent Durango High School graduates observe election process from the inside

‘With everything that happened in 2020, I wanted to just see the process for myself,’ says Tommy Pope, age 18

July 1, 2022

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Public land agencies remove fire restrictions ahead of July 4

Rains prompt San Juan National Forest, BLM to rescind Stage 1 measures

July 1, 2022

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Durango ranks second most expensive community in Southwest Colorado

Report indicates housing is main cause of increased cost of living

July 1, 2022

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Grant money seeks to boost workforce development in outdoor industry

State office promotes job creation, infrastructure development

July 1, 2022

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Photo: Drummers find their rhythm on Rim Drive

Amy Wantulok, from left, Stephanie Herbst, Mary O’Donnell and Judy Gerhardt practice their drumming on Thursday under the trees on…

June 30, 2022

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La Plata County Humane Society in ‘desperate’ need of dog fostering

Durango shelter to undergo renovations beginning next week

June 30, 2022

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Colorado-based reproductive rights organizations see spike in donations after Roe v. Wade decision

As trigger laws take effect in surrounding states, groups prepare to support influx of patients

June 30, 2022

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Crews fight new wildfire north of Norwood in Uncompahgre Forest

Fire has moderate spread potential, Forest Service says

June 30, 2022

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What readers had to say this week about local stories, June 23-30

People weigh in on labor shortages in Durango, infrastructure investments in the La Posta area and Purple Cliffs homeless camp…

June 30, 2022

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La Plata County, city of Durango discuss Sept. 30 closure of Purple Cliffs homeless camp

Government officials will work on expedited schedule to identify one or more locations for managed camps

June 30, 2022

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Hesperus woman sentenced for Albuquerque bank robbery

Moore receives 52 days of time served, probation and community service

June 30, 2022

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 173

About 96 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what hundreds of Durango School…

June 30, 2022

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Durango School District 9-R student achievement scores improve

Students show growth in reading and math in 2021-22

June 29, 2022

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Durango artist recounts trip to help Ukrainian refugees; plans a second visit

Suzanne Horwich uses art as a ‘vehicle for healing’

June 29, 2022