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Public health officials expect boosters for children 12 to 15 later this week

CDC approves Pfizer’s third dose Wednesday

January 6, 2022

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District judge effectively removes lower court judge from setting bail in felony-level cases

Anne Woods faced criticism for releasing criminal defendants on low bond amounts

January 6, 2022

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Colorado seeks to update reflectivity of old, weathered license plates

Drivers will no longer be able to transfer plates from one vehicle to another

January 5, 2022

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Republican state Sen. Don Coram will run to unseat Lauren Boebert

Coram told a group of constituents in Montrose on Wednesday morning ‘the papers have been filed’ for his congressional bid

January 5, 2022

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An analysis of Colorado congressional floor speeches to see who had the most – and least – to say in 2021

From the Jan. 6 insurrection, impeachment, policy issues and politics, C-SPAN video reveals how much some talked and how one…

January 5, 2022

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Durango City Council approves policy for divvying up new lodgers tax revenue

Councilors to revisit funding scheme for tourism marketing annually

January 5, 2022

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Service disruption for some AT&T customers lasts weeks in Forest Lakes subdivision

Normal operations resumed Monday, wireless provider says

January 5, 2022

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La Plata County tweaks and revises its land-use code; more changes expected this year

Most recent revisions apply largely to developers and businesses

January 4, 2022

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City of Durango invites community to share its vision for downtown

The city of Durango has begun phase one for Downtown’s Next Step, which will survey the community about the re-design…

January 4, 2022

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Ascent Classical Academy to host informational meeting

Ascent Classical Academy is opening a new tuition-free, K-12 charter school in the Durango area. The academy will host a…

January 4, 2022

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Spokeswoman for Durango School District 9-R resigns after 10 years on the job

Julie Popp says it’s time for someone else with fresh ideas

January 4, 2022

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Fort Lewis College’s new trustee brings a background in working with foundations

Appointee plans to look into new funding opportunities during his term

January 4, 2022

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Durango’s first female mayor says much has changed, but she likes where things are heading

Maxine Peterson turned 90 on New Year’s Day

January 4, 2022

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Montezuma County commissioner hospitalized with COVID-related complications

Joel Stevenson reported a positive test in November and recovered, according to county administrator

January 4, 2022

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Chief judge extends suspension of jury trials in Archuleta, San Juan and La Plata counties

Order cites rising COVID-19 cases; no end date is set

January 4, 2022

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Cancellations, delays mount at Durango-La Plata County Airport

Flight impacts sweeping across country have hit DRO in the new year

January 4, 2022

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Trial set for May in federal lawsuit accusing Durango railroad of starting 416 Fire

Jury to determine if D&SNG and its parent company are on the hook for millions in firefighting costs

January 3, 2022

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Once heralded as heroes, Four Corners health care workers now feel drained

One chief medical officer says it’s difficult to see people spurn preventive measures

January 3, 2022

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2 missing; survivors count blessings after Colorado fire

Nearly 1,000 homes and other buildings destroyed in suburbs between Denver and Boulder

January 3, 2022

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Local task force assists in Boulder County area’s Marshall Fire

CDOT escorts five fire engines over Wolf Creek, La Veta passes

January 1, 2022

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What will a new year bring to Southwest Colorado?

A new fire station? An end to drought? Here are a few things sure to make news in 2022

January 1, 2022

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COVID-19 deaths increase in Montezuma County; outbreaks reported at Walmart, nursing home

Number of cases in county decline; 61% fully vaccinated

January 1, 2022

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Subzero temps expected to kick off the new year in Southwest Colorado

A week of storms boosted snowpack to above average in San Juan Mountains

January 1, 2022

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La Plata Electric Round Up Foundation approves $118,754 in grants to nonprofits

Funding comes, in part, from members who donated on their bills

December 31, 2021