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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 152

About 116 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what San Juan Basin Public…

February 4, 2022

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New legislation would address abandoned mine pollution in Southwest Colorado

Conservation groups, nonprofits and local governments could finally join remediation efforts

February 4, 2022

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Montezuma-Cortez board’s evaluation of VanderWey shows lags in performance

Montezuma-Cortez School District evaluated former superintendent in six categories, with mostly substandard ratings

February 4, 2022

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Slight majority of those surveyed support e-bikes on Twin Buttes trails

Advisory boards expected to make recommendation on whether pedal-assist bicycles should be allowed

February 4, 2022

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Durango man suspected of stealing U.S. Postal Service vehicle

Man accused of driving van 21 miles to Vallecito Reservoir

February 4, 2022

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Photos: Fun on the ice at Chapman Hill

Grace Brown, 12, and Luke Alewine, 12, play with skating stands at Chapman Hill Ice Rink on Thursday during public…

February 4, 2022

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New climate normals show drier, hotter Southwest Colorado

Every decade scientists with NOAA update temperature and precipitation averages across the U.S.

February 3, 2022

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Winter snow finally returns after dry January

Storm drops 4-8 inches on Lizard Head Pass; Wolf Creek gets 14 inches

February 2, 2022

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Durango on track with library district feasibility study

City takes first big step forward by working on choosing a consultant

February 2, 2022

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Is Durango being snubbed by ‘best of’ lists? Are we good with that?

The town makes a lot of top 10 and 100 lists, but what about those it doesn’t?

February 2, 2022

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A Democrat wants Colorado voters to eliminate a Capitol delay tactic the GOP has used many times

House Resolution 1002 would ask voters to remove a provision in the Colorado Constitution requiring bills to be read at…

February 2, 2022

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Millions in federal funding made available to plug abandoned wells

Spending could create jobs, address environmental hazards

February 2, 2022

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Police and fire in the same building? Durango to study financial feasibility

City Council holds first discussion to consider housing emergency operations in downtown hub

February 2, 2022

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Photo: Tutus for 2-2-22

In honor of Feb. 2, 2022, or 2-2-22, the “Endurance” sculpture cyclists on Florida Road were dressed in tutus on…

February 2, 2022

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Documentary highlights Durango’s Mountain Middle School as media literacy success

‘Trust Me’ shows how schools can teach students to think critically about information and media

February 1, 2022

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Two wealthy Colorado Republicans running for U.S. Senate each injected more than $500,000 into their campaigns

Democratic U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet raised $2.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2021

February 1, 2022

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Powerhouse Science Center hosting virtual lecture on COVID-19 vaccines and pandemic

Talk to feature pediatricians and representative with San Juan Basin Public Health

February 1, 2022

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Durango to host Winter Bike to Work Day

City invites businesses to compete for most sustainable commuters

January 31, 2022

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Hundreds attend memorial for Montezuma County Commissioner Joel Stevenson

Local ag man ‘had a great impact on this community, we will not forget him,’ pastor says

January 31, 2022

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Winter weather returning to Durango, San Juan Mountains

Snow and freezing temperatures arrive late Tuesday

January 31, 2022

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List of locations for a managed homeless camp in Durango grows

La Plata County and city of Durango vetting 18 additional sites after protest from residents

January 31, 2022

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Snowdown organizers impressed with turnout despite some cancellations

Next year’s event to feature a Shakespearean theme

January 31, 2022

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Chili, beer, sports and dogs: A Snowdown Saturday in Durango

Residents and visitors flock downtown as winter tradition continues

January 30, 2022

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What role can bison play in the future of sustainable ranching?

Operation in Hesperus models regenerative agriculture to guide a new generation of ranchers

January 29, 2022