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Chamber of Commerce announces Durango Rocks Awards finalists

Ceremony to be postponed until spring because of COVID-19

January 19, 2022

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Space science the subject of after-school programs at Miller Middle School

Mobile Earth and Space Observatory to be featured next week

January 19, 2022

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Colorado State Forest Service hires new forester for Durango’s field office

Estevan Vega joins agency which aims to educate and assist residents with management projects

January 19, 2022

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‘Snowtography’ test site set up in San Juan National Forest

Study seeks relationship between tree canopy, soil moisture and snow depth; webinar on topic is Friday

January 19, 2022

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Colorado distributes free KN95 masks

Durango Public Library ran out of the face coverings before 1 p.m. Thursday

January 19, 2022

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CPW urges public to refrain from feeding wildlife, issues citations

Forest Lakes resident cited for letting deer eat hay stored in garage

January 19, 2022

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Durango School District 9-R has no plans to ditch its mask policy anytime soon

School board president shares frustration that public health agencies aren’t mandating masks

January 19, 2022

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Durango sewer rates to increase $2.22 per month, on average

City Council approves 3% hike to address inflation

January 19, 2022

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Photos: Community members celebrate the life of Indiana Reed

Gary Penington, former director of the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, remembers Indiana Reed who was the publicist…

January 19, 2022

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Entrepreneurial accelerator program accepting applications until end of January

Virtual SCAPE Q&A scheduled for Wednesday

January 19, 2022

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Colorado to receive record amount of federal funding for home energy assistance

American Rescue Plan more than doubles state’s typical allocation

January 18, 2022

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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office identifies victim of shooting southwest of Durango

No arrests have been made in death of 54-year-old man

January 17, 2022

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Ranchers argue new wolf hazing rule isn’t a solution to predation

Livestock owner questions why he can kill other predators, but not wolves

January 17, 2022

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Parks and Wildlife commission rejects blaze orange requirement for bowhunters in overlap season

New rule proposal was in response to fatal shooting of a bowhunter in the San Juan National Forest; more hunter…

January 17, 2022

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Mercy ICU over capacity for several months, doctor says

Staff members have taken on extra shifts to maintain standards of care for unvaccinated patients

January 17, 2022

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Rasta Stevie reflects on his journey to wellness two years post-cancer treatment

The experience has him exploring new ways to bring reggae music to the Four Corners

January 17, 2022

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Durango Police Department swears in three new officers

Deputy chief says added staff allows for proactive policing, community partnerships

January 17, 2022

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Bayfield forums will focus on whether schools should try out four-day school weeks

Forums will be hosted Wednesday and Monday

January 15, 2022

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Visit Durango creates manager role with focus on sustainability

Six new members brought to the board

January 15, 2022

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Hospitals take different approaches to communication, transparency

Mercy doctor says open, honest dialogue plays role in public health

January 15, 2022

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Tri-State funds electric water heating project for La Plata County residents

Energy-efficient heaters to be installed in Animas View mobile homes

January 15, 2022

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Future of Durango school buildings coming into focus, says 9-R superintendent

District plans Career Innovation Center to help students find professional passions

January 15, 2022

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Bicyclist hit on Main Street; pedestrian hit near City Market

A turning car strikes a cyclist; pedestrian is hit near City Market

January 15, 2022

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BID gives update on grants, bump-outs, July 4 activities

Will a drone light show replace traditional fireworks this Independence Day?

January 15, 2022