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Bayfield FFA takes second in state competition

Club holding annual plant sale this Saturday and May 14

May 6, 2022

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Democratic incumbents outraise, outspend GOP opponents in Colorado for statewide offices

Griswold, Polis and Weiser lead competitors in fundraising

May 6, 2022

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For cheap, healthful meals, try foraging

Spring is an ideal time to learn about nature’s bounty

May 6, 2022

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What readers had to say this week about local stories, April 28-May 5

People weigh in on the managed camp, Roe v. Wade and the fire station

May 6, 2022

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 165

About 110 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about which closing restaurant’s space on…

May 6, 2022

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Affordable housing group and residents purchase Triangle Trailer Park in Durango

After weeks of negotiations, the 12-unit property went under contract

May 5, 2022

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Meet Rachel Medina, Cortez’s new mayor

Colorado native has a degree in geology and enjoys volunteering and her job as GIS specialist

May 5, 2022

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La Plata County and Durango agree to partner on new site for managed camp

Two governments have an end in sight for the yearslong search

May 5, 2022

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Federal government introduced invasive plants. Should it pay to remove them in Montezuma County?

Russian olives and salt cedars are gulping up water and impacting pasture

May 5, 2022

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Durango car lot riddled with bullets in apparent late-night drive-by

Owner estimates damage at $35,000 to $45,000

May 4, 2022

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Durango reacts to draft decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade

Groups express despair and elation, but acknowledge ruling would have limited impact in Southwest Colorado

May 4, 2022

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Durango Chamber of Commerce names Citizen of the Year

Karen Zink helped lead community vaccination clinics during pandemic

May 4, 2022

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Woman gets two years for Cortez police chase and crash that injured 3 people

Collision on South Broadway occurred after a high-speed chase from Mancos through Cortez

May 4, 2022

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Photos: Playing at the Durango Whitewater Park

Nils Blegen of Durango pops up out of the Animas River while playing in Smelter Rapid on Tuesday at the…

May 4, 2022

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Fire chief requests $133,000 from Durango to help design joint police, fire building

Concept plans propose shared gym and auditorium space in Administration Building for officers and firefighters

May 3, 2022

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Animas City Mountain prescribed burn delayed

Dry and windy weather will likely postpone the preventive measures until at least fall

May 3, 2022

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New HGTV series follows Pagosa Springs’ Root Design Co.

Ben and Cristi Dozier remodel properties throughout Southwest Colorado while making the region home

May 3, 2022

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Fire destroys home in Towaoc

No one was injured; two dogs were rescued

May 3, 2022

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La Plata County signs agreement to expand broadband

COVID-19 money will support the development of fiber along Colorado Highway 151 to Ignacio

May 2, 2022

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Coloradans can expect a wave of anonymous political texts as 2022 campaign revs up

Laws require people, groups behind political text messages disclose who they are, but that seldom happens

May 2, 2022

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Colorado’s Crow travels with Pelosi to Kyiv for meeting with Zelenskyy

Crow said he came to Ukraine with three areas of focus: ‘weapons, weapons and weapons’

May 1, 2022

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Fewer crimes in Durango during first quarter of 2022 compared with same time last year

Police prioritizing ‘hot spots’ in preventive strategy to reduce offenses

May 1, 2022

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Durango Police Department hosts drive-thru drugs drop-off

National Drug Take Back Day a campaign to encourage safe disposal of unused prescription medications

April 30, 2022

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La Plata County holds large-scale drill to prepare for eventual wildfire

Multiday simulation includes mock evacuations of hospital, subdivisions

April 30, 2022