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Animas River water quality is improving in Durango, study shows

Upgrades to city’s treatment plant benefit aquatic life, recreation

May 31, 2022

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Durango honors service members who gave their lives

Veterans lead in remembering fallen comrades on Memorial Day

May 30, 2022

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Residents raise money, help with farm for family involved in fatal crash

A head-on crash May 21 killed Judy Rohwer, injured Heidi and Angela Rohwer and their nephew Zachery Berg

May 30, 2022

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Race results for the 2022 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Coca Cola Road Race

Quinn Simmons wins the 2022 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic pro men’s road race as Caleb Classen places second on Saturday…

May 30, 2022

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Durango High School team going to nationals for crime scene investigation skills

Students won ‘unexpected’ victory in state competition

May 30, 2022

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Judge orders U.S. to decide whether wolverines need protection

Environmentalists challenge decision by Trump administration

May 30, 2022

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La Plata County briefed on logistics of ending San Juan Basin Public Health

Commissioners stress they are in a ‘due diligence’ stage

May 30, 2022

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Durango opens application period for art and venue projects up to $50,000

Lodger’s tax revenue to support murals, performances, festivals and facilities

May 29, 2022

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Iron Horse propelled Ned Overend’s legendary career

‘It’s always a big deal to win the Iron Horse,’ says five-time winner

May 29, 2022

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Hundreds make for Silverton on Saturday morning for annual Citizens Tour

Riders new and hardened to the experience tackle the trip

May 28, 2022

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Honey of an idea: How the Iron Horse bike race was born

Tom Mayer bet his brother, a brakeman on the D&SNG, he could beat him to Silverton

May 28, 2022

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Photos: Durango High School’s Class of 2022 graduates

Durango High School seniors Hunter Gray, 18, left, Samuel Hinkley, 18, center, and Owen Babcock, 18, enter the football stadium…

May 28, 2022

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Pre-evacuations lifted as firefighters control Durango’s Perins Peak Fire

County roads 206 and 208 are no longer under notice; crews secure northern edge of blaze

May 28, 2022

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Durango artist travels to Poland to ‘lift the energy’ of Ukrainian refugees

Trip organized with Jewish Community Center of Krakow, which helps those fleeing war

May 28, 2022

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Kids Are Worth It event tackles substance use among teens

Speakers address dangers of fentanyl, how parents can talk to children

May 27, 2022

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COVID-19 rates rising ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Durango mayor catches virus, isolates abroad

May 27, 2022

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What readers had to say this week about local stories, May 20-26

People weigh in on speed bumps, Main Ave. redesign, and Ascent Classical Academy’s application

May 27, 2022

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One wheel, one amazing trip: Unicyclist puts smiles on hundreds of faces

Mike Tierney starts riding Iron Horse early so he can finish with the crowds

May 27, 2022

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A skier’s place in Iron Horse lore

Olympic cross-country skier Mike Elliott won the inaugural cycling race in 1972

May 27, 2022

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Durango City Council passes petition ordinance sparked by fire station, with a caveat

Residents railed against a perceived lack of public involvement in sale of school administration building

May 27, 2022

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Durango enters fire restrictions ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Open fires of any kind are banned within city until further notice

May 27, 2022

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Gloves come off in first debate between congressional candidates Don Coram and Lauren Boebert

Republican primary opponents offered voters a glimpse of their different approaches to legislating

May 27, 2022

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Schedule for Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

cca Friday, May 27 Local Packet Pickup/Number Replacement, 3-7 p.m., 29th Street Park, at the intersection of 29th Street and…

May 26, 2022

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Perins Peak Fire is 36% contained; firefighters douse hot spots and build line

Crews prepare for hot, dry days ahead

May 26, 2022