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Man suffers critical injuries in house fire north of Ignacio

Sheriff’s Office says victim had mental health crisis, set structure ablaze

March 7, 2022

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Hesperus Ski Area expands hours, opens daily

Snowstorms allow slopes to operate every day starting Thursday

March 7, 2022

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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office deputy to compete at Miss Colorado USA 2022

Alayna Latimore, 25, hopes to use pageant to show the ‘human behind the badge’

March 7, 2022

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About 50 gather in Durango to support Ukrainian residents

Fundraiser aims to raise money for families impacted by war

March 7, 2022

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Low-pressure storm brings 6-9 inches of snow to parts of Southwest Colorado

Another small blast of moisture expected early Monday

March 6, 2022

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Deaths on the rise in Southwest Colorado, putting stress on county coroners

Population increase plays a role, but something more is at play

March 6, 2022

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La Plata County Democrats plug in for virtual caucus and assembly Saturday

Attendees vote on candidates, pass six resolutions

March 6, 2022

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Photos: La Plata County Humane Society kicks off Powder Hounds Online Art Auction

Cathy Roberts, left, holds Hercules, and Cheryl Rawson holds Betsy during the kick-off party for the La Plata County Humane…

March 6, 2022

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San Juan Basin Public Health amends public health advisory to align with CDC

As cases fall, agency moves to ease masking guidelines and shifts its pandemic response

March 5, 2022

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Art fundraiser supporting Ukrainians scheduled for Sunday

Event to be held at Durango Rug Co.

March 5, 2022

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Update: Three people found dead in Cortez hotel room identified

Officials: No foul play suspected; drug use a possible cause

March 5, 2022

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America’s chairlift savant finishes 22-year quest to ride every lift in the U.S.

Peter Landsman, has visited, photographed and documented 2,381 chairlifts in the U.S.

March 5, 2022

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Passage of federal abandoned mine legislation likely faces uphill battle

Experts raise doubts over bill’s viability, but say it’s a step in the right direction

March 5, 2022

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Photo: Storm system blows dust into Durango

Strong winds blow dust through downtown Durango on Friday as a storm system moves into the region. The National Weather…

March 5, 2022

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Motor vehicle thefts on the rise in Durango

Police chief says COVID-19 pandemic led to increase in crime across categories

March 5, 2022

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Durango immigrants condemn war but disagree on events leading up to Russia-Ukraine conflict

Man worries for future of separatist country; others believe Putin’s crusade is justified

March 4, 2022

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 156

About 108 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what idea some Purple Cliffs…

March 4, 2022

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Storm expected to deliver mild snow amid unseasonably warm weather

Cortez nears record-high temperatures; storm could dump up to 2 feet in mountains

March 4, 2022

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San Juan County to host detention officer hiring fair

The San Juan County Adult Detention Center is hosting a detention officer hiring fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…

March 3, 2022

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Photos: Retaining wall goes in at the Animas River Trail underpass

Robin Esterday with Long Shot Concrete Pumping uses a remote Thursday to control the boom that is pumping concrete into…

March 3, 2022

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Towaoc woman suspected in Walmart bomb, death threats is arrested

Raelena Kuebler suspected of continuing threats to store employees

March 3, 2022

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Human-bear conflicts down in 2021 in Southwest Colorado

Abundant food and bear-proof trash cans helped limit interactions

March 3, 2022

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Wildlife officers search for mountain lion that scratched man near Cortez

Close encounter came after a commotion on porch on Road 24; trap is set

March 3, 2022

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La Plata County Republicans energized at caucuses

Voters’ priorities include county land-use code, education, state and national issues

March 3, 2022