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Man arrested after pursuit from New Mexico to Mancos

Woman also arrested in separate car after pursuit

June 6, 2022

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Popular Durango High School teacher retires after 31 years

Students say Dale Garland taught them how to be successful in and out of the classroom

June 5, 2022

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Fire crews continue fighting Bear Dance Fire on Saturday

Firefighters manage to keep blaze from growing beyond 89 acres

June 4, 2022

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Animas River Days makes a splash with Saturday races

River sports enthusiasts drawn to Durango for weekend celebration

June 4, 2022

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Can we replace fire with mechanical thinning in Southwest Colorado?

Forest ecologists argue prescribed burns are necessary even as they have caused blazes this spring

June 4, 2022

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Anatolian, Rovirosa farms collaborate to feed community

Sister farms focus on regenerative, living-soil practices to provide best produce possible

June 4, 2022

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Photos: Renovation at the DHS gymnasium

Arizona Gym and Floor tears up the wooden floor in the Durango High School gymnasium Friday. Renovation of the gym…

June 4, 2022

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Arizona man faces charge of vehicular homicide after motorcyclist dies in Cortez crash

Car driver faces charges; motorcyclist airlifted to hospital

June 4, 2022

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Bear Dance Fire sparks east of Ignacio; power cut to about 2,500 customers

Blaze torches about 20 acres of brush willow and cottonwood trees

June 3, 2022

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Senators call for reauthorization of federal land payments

Without full funding, local infrastructure needs may not be met

June 3, 2022

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La Plata County Humane Society celebrates 50 years

Renovations and an adoption drive mark the shelter’s anniversary

June 3, 2022

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La Plata County 911 dispatch center in need of more employees

Two dispatchers, one supervisor monitor emergency calls on most days

June 3, 2022

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What readers had to say this week about local stories, May 27-June 2

People weigh in on pickleball courts, Lauren Boebert on prescribed burns, Ascent Classical Academy and San Juan Basin Public Health

June 2, 2022

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Relocation of Pueblo Community College campus to DHS not promoting student outcomes, school district says

Superintendent does not believe program is reaching its potential

June 2, 2022

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Miller Middle School designs emphasize outdoor learning spaces

Building on track to open for 2024-25 school year

June 2, 2022

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Primary election ballots to be mailed Monday in La Plata County

Official predicts high voter turnout thanks to state and congressional races

June 2, 2022

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 169

About 108 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what anniversary the Iron Horse…

June 2, 2022

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Photos: Florida Mesa Elementary School students learn bicycle safety

Lydia Dreher with Durango Devo leads a group of students through a safety course Wednesday during the Florida Mesa Elementary…

June 2, 2022

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Sentencing for Hesperus bank robber is pushed to June 29

Keylee Rose Moore faces up to 25 months for robbery last June

June 1, 2022

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Residents speak for, against Ascent Classical Academy Durango

School board members to interview charter school representatives Friday

June 1, 2022

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Proposed pickleball courts raise concern among youth sports officials at Smith Complex

Safety, congestion and lack of outreach are chief concerns

June 1, 2022

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Towaoc man pleads guilty to vehicular homicide charge

Alden House faces up to 14 years in prison for death of his passenger

May 31, 2022

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Rep. Lauren Boebert criticizes Forest Service chief for pausing prescribed burns

Federal agency says decision will have minimal impact

May 31, 2022

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300 trees planted near Haflin Creek Trail north of Durango are at risk of dying

Hikers being asked to carry jugs up the mountain to water seedlings

May 31, 2022