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Firefighters aided by cool, cloudy weather in battle against Plumtaw Fire near Pagosa Springs

Blaze was 721 acres with 33% containment as of Monday

May 23, 2022

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Farmers face 75% water shortage out of McPhee Reservoir

Another dry winter hampers local farmers; supply is slightly better than last year

May 23, 2022

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Where’s Don Coram? Lauren Boebert’s GOP challenger says his late start is all part of the plan

State senator is making long shot bid to unseat congresswoman with deep pockets and a national following

May 23, 2022

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Are speed bumps causing more harm than good?

Emergency services not particularly fond of the neighborhood traffic devices

May 23, 2022

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Mental health self-care for officers stressed at academy graduation

Thirteen cadets graduated from Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy on Saturday

May 21, 2022

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Residential gas bills to jump 26% next month in Southwest Colorado

Volatility in energy markets created by pandemic and war in Ukraine are behind the rise

May 21, 2022

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State Rep. Barbara McLachlan looks back on 2022 legislative session

Bills on education, Fort Lewis marked accomplishments while climate change legislation faltered

May 21, 2022

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Farmers Market: 4 Corners Worm Farm sells stuff to make plants happy

Frank Dean and Wendy Walker are passionate about worms’ role in regenerative farming

May 21, 2022

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Man gets one year in prison for violating bail conditions

Court cites history of probation revocation

May 21, 2022

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Police identify those involved in head-on crash Friday on Main Avenue in Durango

Northbound driver crossed median and collided with oncoming vehicle

May 20, 2022

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Fire in downtown Silverton is doused after 2 hours

Firefighters happened to be nearby doing street cleaning, which helped limit damage

May 20, 2022

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In Durango, life coaching extends to kids

Former School District 9-R teacher aims to support students and their families

May 20, 2022

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 167

About 109 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest when asked what motel a man was found dead…

May 20, 2022

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Durango School District 9-R agrees to review Ascent Classical Academies’ application

Board announces a timeline for upcoming public meetings

May 20, 2022

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Judge rejects plea deal calling for 10 days jail in Durango voyeur case

Wade Bigall accused of placing hidden camera in bathroom

May 20, 2022

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What readers had to say this week about local stories, May 13-19

People weigh in on Ascent’s application, a church displaying a campaign sign, the Ute Pass Fire and the abortion rally

May 19, 2022

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La Plata County joins other land agencies in implementing fire restrictions earlier than planned

Stage 1 precautions effective Thursday morning

May 19, 2022

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Half Ridge Trail to be rebuilt with drainage to mitigate soil erosion

Work will lengthen hiking and biking route in Horse Gulch

May 19, 2022

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Durango railroad resumes service, clarifies fire precautions

After a three-day pause, rides started again Wednesday

May 19, 2022

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Wildfire near Pagosa Springs slows, but red flag warning issued for Thursday

Plumtaw Fire grows slightly as crews battle the blaze into Wednesday

May 18, 2022

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Colorado Department of Agriculture seizes over 100 animals from Montezuma County property

Civil complaint alleges neglect, mistreatment of livestock and companion animals; injunction issued against couple

May 18, 2022

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City of Durango in quandary over expensive street construction bids

Asphalt and labor have driven up prices, forcing city to hit pause on some projects

May 18, 2022

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Durango City Council to host public hearing on proposed ordinance concerning fire district

Councilors seek more feedback before choosing to adopt petitioned measure or to send it to voters

May 18, 2022

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Colorado Board of Education directs Durango School District 9-R to review charter application

Executive meeting being scheduled for later this week

May 18, 2022