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Photo: Wedding Expo

Bri States, owner of Bri's Bridal Boutique, places wedding dresses on mannequins as she gets ready for the Durango Wedding…

January 14, 2022

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Following escapes, La Plata County budgets $440,000 to improve jail fence

No time frame given for when it will be installed

January 14, 2022

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State Democrats ‘laser-focused’ on education, cost of living in new legislative session

Rep. Barbara McLachlan, colleagues express optimism during virtual town hall

January 14, 2022

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Demand for guns and ammo near record highs, but some shops hit hard by supply chain hang-ups

Colorado Bureau of Investigation recorded 487,097 firearm transactions in 2020

January 14, 2022

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 149

About 116 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about how many homes were destroyed…

January 14, 2022

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Photo: Out for a scooter ride

Camila Arrevalo, 7, and her dog, Lady, take Jayden Stiles, 11, for a ride on her scooter Thursday in Hermosa.…

January 14, 2022

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Durango man sentenced to 24 years in prison for witness tampering in domestic violence case

Christopher Clark says he will appeal jury conviction

January 13, 2022

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CDOT, Colorado State Patrol prepare for DUI enforcement campaign

cca CDOT, Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement will begin 2022 with “The Heat Is On Winter Blitz” enforcement…

January 13, 2022

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No recycling pickup Friday in Durango; staff shortage cited

Because of COVID-related staff shortages, commercial and residential recycling pickups will not be conducted Friday, Jan. 14, according to a…

January 13, 2022

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Snowdown is on, at least for now, despite COVID surge … and there are wristbands

Some venues to require proof of full vaccination or negative test results

January 13, 2022

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Mercy Hospital, others seek outside help amid COVID-19 surge

Health care providers tap FEMA, other assistance in battle against coronavirus

January 13, 2022

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Panelists say housing crisis will require moving of mountains and minds

NIMBYism is a hurdle, but the real danger may be the disappearing middle class

January 13, 2022

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Officials weary of Dolores mill’s fire prevention plan

Monthslong grapple continues as Montezuma County Commissioners reject fire mitigation plan; county attorney raises possibility of civil litigation

January 13, 2022

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Documentary explores how CDOT and tribes partnered to preserve Indigenous culture and history

A centuries-old Puebloan village was discovered during the realignment of U.S. Highway 550

January 12, 2022

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Man who fired seven gunshots into Durango bar, hitting two people, sentenced to prison

Victim says she feels pain and trauma of shooting every day

January 12, 2022

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Montezuma County discusses succession process for ill Stevenson

Commissioner hospitalized for COVID complications

January 12, 2022

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Body camera footage shows shooting of Farmington police officer

U.S. Marshals Service offers $10,000 reward for information leading to arrest of Elias Buck

January 12, 2022

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Sustainability report provides update on Durango’s effort to meet 2030 and 2050 goals

Energy use accounts for about 67% of communitywide greenhouse gas emissions

January 12, 2022

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Photo: A warm afternoon for a run on Rim Drive

Margaret Larson runs along Rim Drive on Tuesday afternoon. Larson runs 4 miles every other day usually in the morning,…

January 12, 2022

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Omicron surge fuels demand for testing in La Plata, Archuleta counties

Public health officials say tests are being returned in 36 to 72 hours, on average

January 11, 2022

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Horses rescued from remote mountain pasture in Southwest Colorado

State veterinarian called to examine animals; case is under investigation

January 11, 2022

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Ignacio voters expected to decide whether to allow marijuana sales in town

Board members working on ballot language for April municipal election

January 11, 2022

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When will omicron peak in Southwest Colorado?

Public health officials say the surge could continue into February

January 11, 2022

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Durango Police Department to limit nonemergency services amid COVID-19 spike

Officers may respond to certain calls for service by making a phone call

January 10, 2022