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Three nominees named for 6th Judicial District judgeship appointment

Finalists are from Dolores, Durango and Silverton

February 21, 2022

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Winter weather could bring feet of snow to parts of Southwest Colorado

Wolf Creek Pass could see up to 50 inches

February 21, 2022

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Durango Transit to expand service to west U.S. Highway 160

Durango Transit will expand service to include U.S. Highway 160 West beginning March 1. The route will operate seven days…

February 21, 2022

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When he’s not behind bars, longtime jail cook is forging them

Jerry Rodri hopes to focus more on his blacksmithing, with retirement a few years away

February 21, 2022

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Bike shop seeks to restore historic Exon Mercantile building in Dolores

Town supports grant application for state historic funds

February 20, 2022

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Snowstorm headed to Southwest Colorado on Monday

National Weather Service warns of driving impacts; up to 16 inches of snow expected in mountains

February 20, 2022

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La Plata County settles on location for radar

Equipment will likely look like a four-legged water tower with large golf ball on top

February 19, 2022

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Finalists for interim Montezuma-Cortez superintendent introduce themselves

Replacement for Risha VanderWey expected March 1

February 19, 2022

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Durango City Council approves three apartment projects

Three Springs, River Roost and Best Western Inn cleared for development, will add 472 units

February 19, 2022

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Photo: A snowman comes to life

Kaiyanna Zospah, 4, uses a stick to make a nose on a snowman she and her dad, Nulyn Zospah, built…

February 19, 2022

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Ska Brewing’s new hybrid IPA was made for classic and modern hopheads

Checkered Future blends beer-making techniques to create something new

February 19, 2022

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Bipartisan bill would extend Colorado and San Juan River conservation programs

Legislation would help protect four threatened and endangered fish species

February 18, 2022

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Hesperus woman killed in crash in southwest La Plata County is identified

Heather Taylor, 29, had four children, did online sales and was active with church

February 18, 2022

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San Juan Mountains Association expands ambassador program to winter

Interpretive tours and winter education at Andrews Lake have been popular with plans to expand

February 18, 2022

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Colorado lawmakers want to spell it out: It’s legal for kids to play outside alone

A bipartisan measure would clarify that it isn’t child abuse for children to play outside or stay home without parents

February 18, 2022

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Parks and Recreation to host open house about Chapman Hill tow rope

The community is invited to provide feedback about the replacement of the little tow rope at Chapman Hill during an…

February 18, 2022

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 154

About 132 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what had high interest among…

February 18, 2022

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Southwest Health reports lower hospital volume as omicron cases wane

Hospital officials remain cautious despite lull

February 18, 2022

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Photos: Doing tricks at The Hive’s indoor skate park

Anthony Ensor, 19, skates on Thursday at The Hive Durango’s indoor skate park on Main Avenue. The Hive supports youths…

February 18, 2022

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La Plata County restarts discussions of COVID-19 relief money

Federal rules released in January delayed work sessions that will guide how funds are spent

February 18, 2022

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Man pleads guilty to breaking into vehicles during a 2020 Durango crime spree

Joseph Dyson faces probation or up to two years in prison

February 18, 2022

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Purgatory Resort hosts SkiBike Rally

Purgatory Resort welcomes the 19th annual SkiBike Rally and the American SkiBike Association back to Durango, Feb. 26-27. The two-day…

February 17, 2022

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One person killed in fatal crash Thursday morning in southwest La Plata County

Vehicle with driver and three children rolled 30 feet down embankment

February 17, 2022

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U.S. Highway 550 connection project rolls ahead

Excavators and trucks move mountains of dirt ahead of next year’s deadline

February 17, 2022