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Residents’ second offer to buy Durango’s Westside Mobile Home Park is accepted

‘We all screamed, we cried, we hugged each other. Everyone was just emotional with happiness,’ resident says

April 1, 2022

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 160

About 125 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about how much the Durango &…

April 1, 2022

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What readers had to say this week about local stories, No. 2

They weigh in on hemp, vacation rentals and Durango School District’s ‘Portrait of a Graduate’

April 1, 2022

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Photos: Circus Funtastic brings its show to Durango

Gigliola with Circus Funtastic performs on Thursday at the Exhibit Building at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Acrobats, jugglers, clowns…

April 1, 2022

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Medical professionals from across La Plata County discuss physician burnout

Colorado Hospital Association uses case study to spark discussion

March 31, 2022

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Emergency rule temporarily suspends all Colorado poultry events

Avian flu detected in wild geese; virus threatens domestic and commercial poultry

March 31, 2022

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Photo: Cat and deer make friends

Amy Rutledge’s cat, Daisy, and a deer touch noses March 18 outside Rutledge’s home at East Fourth Avenue and Third…

March 31, 2022

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Two recognized as ‘extraordinary women’ by Durango Women’s Resource Center

Karen Zink and Mariel Balbuena stand out for contributions amid COVID-19 pandemic

March 31, 2022

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Update: Popeyes opening in Cortez this fall; will employ 40

Drive-thru restaurant’s preliminary hours will be 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

March 31, 2022

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La Plata County considering purchase of various sites for managed camp

Properties could address concerns of Ella Vita and Crestview residents

March 30, 2022

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Bulkheads caused the Gold King Mine spill. Could they also be part of the solution?

Remediation tool can limit acidic drainage, but experts must also understand the complicated hydrology

March 30, 2022

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Two women face charges of animal cruelty in Dolores County horse case

Dolores County sheriff initiated recovery of six horses from snowy mountain pasture in January

March 30, 2022

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Photos: Storm brings snow, rain to region

A spring weather system moved into the Durango area on Tuesday, bringing snow to higher elevations and rain to the…

March 29, 2022

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Lake Nighthorse opens Friday for 2022 season

Motorized craft will not be allowed on the water until May

March 29, 2022

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Climate change may push Colorado toward the ‘Goldilocks Zone’ for West Nile virus

West Nile killed 11 people and caused 101 cases of neuroinvasive infections, the highest numbers in 18 years

March 29, 2022

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Ignacio woman accused of killing one in road crash skips court hearing

Judge issues two $500 bonds for Virginia Cundiff

March 29, 2022

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What topics should guide La Plata County in future decision-making?

Commissioners seek ideas from community about strategic priorities

March 29, 2022

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What happened to hemp? High interest a few years ago declines statewide

Ag expo offers ray of hope for crop’s future in Southwest Colorado

March 29, 2022

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Westside Mobile Home Park residents wait for news

Elevation Community Land Trust asked for a response by Monday, but negotiations are in progress

March 29, 2022

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Montezuma-Cortez cancels meeting to re-create ‘lost’ recording of executive session

School board planned special meeting to re-create session in which superintendent was asked to resign

March 29, 2022

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‘Two-pronged storm’ to bring rain and snow to Southwest Colorado

Winter weather advisory in effect through noon Wednesday for San Juan Mountains

March 28, 2022

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As drought outlook takes shape, preparations begin for wildfire season in Southwest Colorado

Dry and warm weather projected this summer

March 28, 2022

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Firefighters increase containment on Colorado wildfire

No homes lost after nearly 20,000 flee

March 27, 2022

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Fort Lewis College graduate brings Belgian-style craft beer to Durango

City is the only place to get Bruz Beers outside Denver

March 27, 2022