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Durango School District works to build community garden

With Ohana Kuleana listed for sale, Riverview Elementary hopes to grow something new

April 26, 2022

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Three deaths at Cortez motel blamed on fentanyl use

Alcohol was a contributing factor; triple fatality is one of many group deaths cited in DEA warning

April 26, 2022

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Driver shortages, funding remain roadblocks for public transportation

La Plata County meets with transportation leaders to identify challenges and coordinate solutions

April 26, 2022

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‘Fire weather watch’ issued for much of Southwest Colorado

Air quality could decline as smoke drifts this way from Arizona and New Mexico

April 25, 2022

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Truck crash snarls morning commute on U.S. Highway 160 east of Durango

Vehicle ‘dropped a couple tires off the road’ and rolled near Elmore’s Corner

April 25, 2022

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Colorado governor, Dems unveil plan to advance TABOR refund checks

Individual taxpayers would receive $400 under the plan; families would get $800

April 25, 2022

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Animas High School building takes shape on Fort Lewis College campus

Design emphasizes use of natural light and open-door policy

April 25, 2022

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Peak Colorado wildfire season may start earlier and last longer

Projections suggest peak of the fire season will start in mid-May

April 24, 2022

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San Juan National Forest receives $3 million from USDA program

Investment expands forest restoration work in progress

April 24, 2022

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Durango City Council elects a new mayor

Barbara Noseworthy plans to focus on affordable housing, city’s budget and the environment

April 24, 2022

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Photos: Durango Celebrates Earth Day

Indivisible Durango celebrates Earth Day on Saturday with a parade starting at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train Station…

April 23, 2022

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Petition demands greater public process in approving fire station

Initiative would require meetings be held for emergency service developments

April 23, 2022

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Garage and home catch fire in Cortez

Residents escape without injury at North Henry Street residence

April 23, 2022

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Bird’s restaurant in Durango calls it quits

Owners to move Homeslice Pizza into north Main Avenue location

April 23, 2022

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U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert gives speech on Earth Day to oppose Biden conservation goal

Congresswoman touts her legislation, ‘The 30 x 30 Termination Act,’ at summit in Nebraska

April 23, 2022

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Motorcyclist collides with deer west of Durango on U.S. Highway 160

Rider from California in ‘stable’ condition Friday at Mercy Hospital

April 23, 2022

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Jury convicts Ignacio man of first-degree murder for shooting wife in head

Damon Mathews faces life in prison

April 22, 2022

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Windstorm hinders traffic, degrades air quality

Dust storm in Southwest Colorado triggers health and driving advisories; gusts reach 65 mph

April 22, 2022

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Photo: Durango Bluegrass Meltdown is back

Fellowship of the Strings performs a free show at 11th Street Station in downtown Durango to Kick off the 2022…

April 22, 2022

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Mesa Verde National Park visitation increases in wake of pandemic

Superintendent describes busy start to tourism season; road construction resumes

April 22, 2022

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Earth Day offers a platform for environmental education in Durango

Educators, nonprofits highlight successes, raise awareness about challenges

April 22, 2022

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 163

About 110 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what dog breed is most…

April 22, 2022

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Closing arguments made in first-degree murder trial

Damon Mathews faces life in prison for killing his wife in Ignacio

April 22, 2022

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Avian influenza discovered in backyard poultry operation in La Plata County

Precautions urged to prevent spread of highly deadly disease

April 22, 2022