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Durango railroad pauses operations amid fire danger

Last weekend marked the first time this year trains have stopped running because of wildfire risk

May 18, 2022

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Firefighters battle 600-acre wildfire north of Pagosa Springs

Small subdivision evacuated as Plumtaw Fire rips through Forest Service lands

May 18, 2022

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Photo: Keeping cool

Brande Thorpe, an employee at Kroegers Ace Hardware in Durango, waters plants and flowers Tuesday in front of the store.…

May 17, 2022

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DFPD says Ute Pass Fire northeast of Durango was accidental, human-caused

A heavy-duty brush mower started the roughly 30-acre blaze

May 17, 2022

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Photo: Rafting season officially launches

Warmer temperatures lured dozens of rafters to the Animas River on Tuesday, showing the whitewater rafting season in Durango is…

May 17, 2022

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Environmental groups partner to highlight pollinators’ crucial role

Workshop will teach property owners how create habitat for bees, butterflies and other insects

May 17, 2022

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Durango police, Axis Health add unmarked car for behavioral health crises

Joint Co-Responder Program aims to reduce stigma with the new vehicle and build on a successful first year

May 17, 2022

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Ute Pass Fire northeast of Durango is 80% contained

Pre-evacuation alert lifted for residents of the Ute Pass subdivision

May 16, 2022

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Do farmers and ranchers take stock of mental health? Or is it ‘men don’t cry’?

Drought, disease and economic pressure take a toll on La Plata County agriculturalists

May 16, 2022

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Protesters gather at Buckley Park for march supporting abortion rights

Durango high schoolers organize rally to match nationwide movement

May 15, 2022

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Fort Lewis College graduates turn the page and start a new adventure

Keynote speaker Gary Farmer addresses 475 graduating students

May 14, 2022

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Photo: Durango Farmers Market opens for season

Arugula, mixed greens, basil, turnips, carrots, cucumbers and more were available from vendors on Saturday at the first Durango Farmers…

May 14, 2022

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Evacuated residents from Ute Pass Fire given go-ahead to return home

30-acre fire at 10% containment as of Saturday morning

May 14, 2022

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Ute Pass Fire forces residents to flee homes northeast of Durango

Blaze is estimated to be 20-30 acres; evacuations lifted Friday night

May 14, 2022

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Campaign sign placed in front of Durango-area church raises questions

Church of Christ on Florida Mesa is tax-exempt, but rules apply when it comes to politicking

May 14, 2022

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Durango police arrest Albuquerque man suspected of killing two roommates

Law enforcement flattened suspect’s tires and took him into custody as he left store

May 14, 2022

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La Plata County spends nearly half of its American Rescue Plan Act funds

Investments in housing, broadband and other projects total $4.68 million so far

May 14, 2022

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Plan for Towaoc grocery store gets a boost

Tribe embarks on a capital campaign to raise $12 million to address food desert

May 14, 2022

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Photo: Dual slalom course takes shape for the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

A.J. Construction builds the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic dual slalom course on Wednesday at Chapman Hill. The Iron Horse is…

May 14, 2022

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Return of Durango Design & Development Awards recognizes eight organizations

City hopes to promote resilient, sustainable community

May 13, 2022

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Mesa Verde National Park works to save famous cliff dwelling from weakened arch

Sandstone bridge above Spruce Tree House has needed stabilization work in the past

May 13, 2022

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 166

About 104 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about a large scale drill held…

May 13, 2022

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What readers had to say this week about local stories, May 6-12

People weigh in on the Mason Center property, the ‘Bridge to Nowhere’ and hunters’ conservation efforts

May 13, 2022

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Photos: Setting up 2,540 chairs for Fort Lewis College’s commencement

Bryce Merrell with Any Event Rental in Farmington helps set up 2,540 chairs on the football field at Fort Lewis…

May 12, 2022