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Cortez police arrest juvenile on suspicion of gun offenses

Incident occurred in Veterans Park in Cortez

April 30, 2022

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Don Coram outraises Lauren Boebert in 1st quarter in Southwest Colorado

Some of the congresswoman’s biggest monetary supporters work in oil and gas

April 30, 2022

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New leader to join Animas High School in July

Transition signals ‘amazing and bright’ future, says current head of charter

April 30, 2022

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Photos: Home and Ranch Show set for the La Plata County Fairgrounds

Alys Jones along with Caleb Forest, left, and Devon Decker with Bearfoot Garage Doors of Pagosa Springs set up Friday…

April 30, 2022

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Dolores board approves community garden in Joe Rowell Park

Produce will be distributed to anyone in need with a Dolores address

April 29, 2022

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La Plata Electric Association settles with Tri-State in effort to buy-down its contract

If approved, local electric co-op will reduce its carbon footprint and save money

April 29, 2022

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San Juan Basin Public Health moves toward a breakup

La Plata, Archuleta counties don’t see eye-to-eye on delivery of services

April 29, 2022

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What readers had to say this week about local stories, No. 6

People weigh in on a petition drive, public transportation and home prices

April 29, 2022

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 164

About 131 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what city Frontier Airlines is…

April 29, 2022

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Law gives Southwest Colorado’s American Indian tribes a voice at state Capitol

Utes will be invited each year to address Legislature

April 29, 2022

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Deaths at Cortez home ruled a murder-suicide

No motive has been determined; phone of suspect being analyzed for clues

April 29, 2022

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Photos: Bayfield Primary School students take a spin on Strider bikes

Students in Mary Lewin’s second grade class at Bayfield Primary School ride Strider bicycles on Thursday at the playground. As…

April 29, 2022

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Two Durango women killed in head-on crash on U.S. Highway 160 near Bayfield

Driver suspected of being under the influence of drugs, alcohol

April 28, 2022

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Water managers see runoff as positive sign

Heading into summer, forecasts aren’t great, but they are slightly better than last year

April 28, 2022

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Citizens Voice Durango petition appears to meet requirements

City Clerk’s Office has 10 days to confirm status of initiative

April 28, 2022

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La Plata County commissioner candidate told he can’t gather signatures on 9-R school grounds

Superintendent to review and update policies related to political activities

April 28, 2022

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Park Elementary lockout lifted as police respond to armed suspect on East Eighth Avenue

Incident did not pose immediate threat to students or staff; classes resumed as normal

April 27, 2022

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Search and rescue may have become much easier in Southwest Colorado with new technology

Durango’s Colorado Highland Helicopters is first operation in the state to receive RECCO equipment

April 27, 2022

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Public reviews pickleball court plans for city property at Fort Lewis College

Design consultant and city hold open house at Durango Community Recreation Center

April 27, 2022

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Prices up, inventory down during first quarter of home sales in La Plata County

Houses priced $1 million or more sell at an ‘off the charts rate’

April 27, 2022

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Durango school staff and students build free libraries to expand reading access

Little Libraries program has placed outdoor bookcases at several mobile home communities

April 27, 2022

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Man who threatened gun violence toward Fort Lewis College is sentenced

Bailey Hannan posted Snapchat video as part of a prank

April 27, 2022

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Colorado Rep. Matt Gray won’t run for reelection after DUI arrest

Democratic Party will convene a vacancy committee to select a candidate for Broomfield-area seat

April 27, 2022

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Police arrest man suspected of shoplifting, showing gun at Home Depot in Durango

Escalante Middle School was placed on ‘lockout’

April 26, 2022