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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

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Durango Community Recreation Center reopens on Sundays

City working to return facility to pre-pandemic schedule

December 31, 2021

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Durango McDonald’s reopens after six-month remodel

Fast food restaurant maintains previous footprint, but otherwise was rebuilt from the ground up

December 31, 2021

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A good time to be a cop? Trainer says positive reforms are underway

10 cadets graduate from Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy

December 31, 2021

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We’re supposed to drive sober, right? But hailing a ride can be difficult in Durango after dark

Cab companies recommend calling early, even on mundane Saturday evenings

December 31, 2021

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 147

About 96 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what cargo the two trucks…

December 31, 2021

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What is the city of Durango doing to improve late night transportation?

A public engagement process is underway, but worker shortage remains an issue

December 31, 2021

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Photo: Urban skiing

Tristan May, 16, rides a rail Thursday on the steps leading to Riverview Elementary School. Tristan is the son of…

December 30, 2021

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Term ends for Fort Lewis College trustee Ellen Roberts

Former state senator proud of maintaining Native American tuition waiver, among other accomplishments

December 30, 2021

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La Plata County records first case of omicron

Public health officials say new variant is likely spreading rapidly in Southwest Colorado

December 30, 2021

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San Juan Basin Public Health adopts new CDC guidelines

Shorter isolation for positive COVID-19 cases and no quarantine for those boosted

December 30, 2021

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Table to Farm awarded highest certification for compost facilities in Colorado

Permit allows company to scale up operations north of Elmore’s Corner

December 30, 2021

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200 children join law enforcement for annual Shop with a Cop event in Durango, Pagosa Springs

Program strives to put heart in the uniform while helping families

December 29, 2021

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2021: A year of hope, frustration, prosperity and financial woes in Southwest Colorado

Home prices skyrocket, labor force took a hit and the pandemic raged

December 29, 2021

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Purgatory Resort restaurant sees COVID-19 outbreak over holiday weekend

Food services shutdown for dinner service at Purgy’s and Paradise Pizza

December 29, 2021

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Photo: Fast times at Buckley Park

Lilly Bailey of Tucson, Arizona, sleds Tuesday in Buckley Park. A rapid succession of storms brought several inches of snow…

December 29, 2021

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Snow disrupts holiday travels across Southwest Colorado

Mountain passes make travel in and out of Durango slow

December 28, 2021

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Durango Transit offers sign-on bonus for full-time operators

Durango Transit is seeking transit operators to help maintain and expand routes. Operators hired by Jan. 31 will receive a…

December 28, 2021

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Bonuses offered to snowplow operators

Durango Public Works is offering monthly bonuses of up to $500 to help recruit and retain snowplow operators during the…

December 28, 2021

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A future of drought? Ute Mountain Ute Tribe looks at life with less water

Limited water supply consolidated to keep corn crop and flour mill operating; jobs lost, canal payment assistance requested

December 28, 2021

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Durango man escapes from La Plata County Jail, remains on the loose

Elias Buck, 22, was being held on suspicion of auto theft

December 28, 2021

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Consecutive storms to bring more snow to Southwest Colorado

Roads could become treacherous; avalanche danger is high

December 27, 2021

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What impact could a Supreme Court ruling have on Colorado gun laws?

La Plata County Sheriff Sean Smith issues about 30 concealed carry permits per week

December 27, 2021

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New storm brings snow to mountains in Southwest Colorado

New winter storm warning issued for Sunday and Monday

December 25, 2021