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Dance to fundraise for couple hoping to give their Ukrainian parents sanctuary in Cortez

Four Corners Dance Society to host Saturday event at the Montezuma County Annex

March 12, 2022

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Durango braces for high gas prices, but optimism remains

Many impacts are just beginning as the summer tourism season nears

March 12, 2022

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Woman suspected of careless driving causing death faces bail bond violation

Virginia Cundiff placed in jail on $10,000 bail

March 12, 2022

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Photos: Feast Day at Fort Lewis College

The 1680 Dance Group performs on Friday at the seventh annual Feast Day at Fort Lewis College presented by the…

March 12, 2022

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What Durango residents are saying about rising pump prices

Drivers willing to take it in the pocketbook if it puts the pain on Putin

March 11, 2022

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How an endangered mouse put the brakes on Animas River Trail improvements in Durango

Project was paused to evaluate possible impact to habitat of New Mexico jumping mouse

March 11, 2022

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Durango Fire addresses concerns about proposed move to 12th Street

Chief Hal Doughty talks logistics of repurposing historic school building

March 11, 2022

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 157

About 134 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what Rep. Lauren Boebert did…

March 11, 2022

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Fort Lewis College hosts seminar to discuss overdose

Wellness organizations hand out over 100 doses of Narcan

March 11, 2022

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Durango City Council tables menstrual sales tax exemption, seeks more information

Should some other products get the same treatment?

March 11, 2022

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Photo: Snow flurries then sunshine

Snow flurries blew through Durango in the early afternoon Thursday before the sun came out later in the day. The…

March 11, 2022

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Montezuma County gives green light to new USDA processing plant south of Cortez

Facility will have capacity for up to 200 animals per month; economic boost expected to area ranchers

March 10, 2022

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What should Durango’s Main Avenue streetscape look like?

Latest city questionnaire asks residents what they want out of a reimagined downtown

March 9, 2022

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Republicans report boost in turnout while Democrats see a slide at caucuses

La Plata County parties express confidence heading into November elections

March 9, 2022

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How a Durango nonprofit is helping restaurant workers combat a ‘rock star lifestyle’

In the Weeds hopes to change industry culture by providing wellness programs

March 9, 2022

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Dolores County Court prepares for trial in fatal shooting of bow hunter

Judge Plewe denies multiple pretrial motions from defense; trial set for May 16 in Dove Creek

March 9, 2022

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Snowstorms help to replenish water supplies in Southwest Colorado

A storm Wednesday will bring more snow, but water managers remain cautious about another dry year

March 9, 2022

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Controversial downtown fire station project to be discussed Thursday at public forum

Pre-submitted questions will be addressed in a moderated format

March 9, 2022

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Rod Turner, described as a building block of Durango community, dies at 90

Family roots go back to when the city was settled in the late 1800s

March 9, 2022

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Photos: Fort Lewis College students sell arts and crafts at Skyhawk Makers Market

Fort Lewis College student Kimey Begay, owner of Kimimilas Beadwork, talks about her work with fellow student Lulu Rucker on…

March 9, 2022

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Durango tests ‘alternative’ fireworks Tuesday night

City evaluating close-proximity pyrotechnics from perspective of safety and spectacle

March 8, 2022

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Colorado needs to cut greenhouse gas pollution from industry. They’ve put it off until 2023

State officials say their rulemaking plan will make deeper cuts across more factories. Environmental advocates say it’s delay and betrayal…

March 8, 2022

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Design concepts released for Miller Middle School rebuild

Latest plan would maintain part of existing building, relocate football field

March 8, 2022

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La Plata County prepares to open first morgue

Coroner’s Office will have its own space to conduct autopsies and care for the deceased

March 7, 2022