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Photos: Snow flurries move through Durango

Snow was in the air Wednesday afternoon in Durango. The storm was expected to linger into Thursday morning but make…

February 17, 2022

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Facebook suspends Powerhouse Science Center’s social media account

Nonprofit was scheduled to host live talk with public health director

February 17, 2022

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La Plata Electric Association votes to buy-down contract with Tri-State, opening door to more renewables

New low-carbon energy partners expected to save co-op $7 million a year

February 16, 2022

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City of Durango considers updating its logo as part of larger branding effort

Current design features geometric shapes depicting train and mountains

February 16, 2022

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Coal seam fires in Southwest Colorado deemed low risk

Funding increases to mitigate underground blazes after suspected link to Marshall Fire

February 16, 2022

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Powerhouse Science Center takes educational services to rural La Plata County

After-school program at Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary a hit with students and parents

February 16, 2022

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Frontier ends twice-weekly flights between Las Vegas and Durango

DRO aviation director says demand wasn’t there

February 16, 2022

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Photos: Repairing a tow rope at Chapman Hill Ski Area

Alyas Maez, left, Filbert Trujillo, center, and Faustine Tucson, all with Durango Parks and Recreation, splice in a new section…

February 16, 2022

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La Plata County commissioner candidate accepts cryptocurrency donations

Jack Turner among the first in Colorado to take digital campaign contributions

February 15, 2022

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The big picture: Integrated health care looks at social, physical and psychological needs

Axis Health System’s unique model personalizes medicine

February 15, 2022

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Durango man suspected of drunken driving, driving high in rollover crash on Farmington Hill

Passenger flown to Grand Junction hospital with critical injuries

February 14, 2022

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Man hit, killed by driver while setting up work zone east of Durango

Ignacio woman suspected of distracted driving, swerving into parked truck

February 14, 2022

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Clerk Tina Peters, fresh off arrest, announces bid to become Colorado’s top election official

Republican announces her candidacy on a show by Steve Bannon, the embattled adviser to former President Donald Trump

February 14, 2022

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232-mile run to raise awareness for murdered and missing Indigenous people

‘Each step is a prayer’: Murder is No. 3 cause of death for Native women

February 14, 2022

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From local hot shot to a federal forest director, back to La Plata County

Shawna Legarza didn’t plan for a life of firefighting, but that’s what she found

February 14, 2022

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San Juan National Forest’s Wood for Life program uses forest health projects to help communities

Dolores Ranger District delivers first load of firewood to the Chinle Chapter House of the Navajo Nation

February 13, 2022

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Wildlife officials release rehabilitated bears, owl in Durango area

Two orphaned cubs will finish winter in an artificial den before emerging in spring

February 12, 2022

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 153

About 126 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what organization may share a…

February 12, 2022

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Photos: Clearing snow at the Durango Skate Park

Brenden Wedertz, left, and Juan Rios remove the remaining snow Friday at the Durango Skate Park, as temperatures rose into…

February 12, 2022

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Clyde Church announces re-election campaign for county commissioner

Priorities include wildfire mitigation, economic development and transportation infrastructure

February 12, 2022

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Montezuma County, Boebert challenge proposed fee for towers on Forest Service land

11 members of Congress join county in requesting an additional 30-day comment period

February 11, 2022

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State probe of Douglas County clerk finds no threat to election system

‘My office is satisfied that there is no current threat to the county’s election system,’ Griswold says

February 11, 2022

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Some Democrats speak out against party-shifting as a voter strategy

3rd District candidate says focus should be on organizing, educating voters

February 11, 2022

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Who rides city transit and for what? Survey says use is up for shopping, errands

Riders appreciate drivers, are frustrated with mask policies and want expanded service

February 11, 2022