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Proposed Canyons of Ancients’ land buy raises questions in Montezuma County

Purchase would conflict with county’s stance against losing land to federal agencies

December 25, 2021

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Lori Schell saw Colorado’s political divisions up close as a redistricting commissioner

Partisan divide remains wide, but Coloradans can find common ground as the state changes, she says

December 25, 2021

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Wet weather forecast through holiday week in Southwest Colorado

More rain, snow expected after parts of region dig out

December 25, 2021

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La Plata Electric Association reports widespread outages Christmas Eve

LPEA uncertain when it will finish repairs

December 25, 2021

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Four-vehicle crash kills one south of Cortez

U.S. Highway 160/491 closed for two hours Thursday evening near Towaoc

December 24, 2021

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Durango seeks residents’ ideas about downtown improvements

City wants to create a renewed vision for Main Avenue

December 24, 2021

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Photos: Learning to ski at Chapman Hill

Eleanor Hughes, 6, of Durango skis at Chapman Hill Ski Area on Wednesday while her dad, Chris, and sister, Raleigh,…

December 24, 2021

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Conservation partners target 300,000 acres in Southwest Colorado

Rocky Mountain Restoration Initiative unites wildlife protection with wildfire mitigation

December 24, 2021

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Christmas storm dumps snow on high mountains; four passes close for avalanche work

Traction laws put into effect near Ophir and Silverton in Southwest Colorado

December 24, 2021

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 146

About 117 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about why Fort Lewis College classes…

December 24, 2021

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Manna to serve community meals on Christmas Day

Chefs prep more than a week in advance to serve an estimated 600 residents

December 23, 2021

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Camino Crossing project to hold first design meeting

City boards and commissions will share ideas for the pedestrian improvement project

December 23, 2021

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife sees banner year for kokanee spawn

Southwest Colorado will send a surplus of eggs to supplement other hatcheries in state

December 23, 2021

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Pictures of the year

Images tell the stories of Southwest Colorado in 2021

December 23, 2021

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Ignacio student dies from COVID-19 complications

Case marks first COVID-related pediatric fatality in La Plata and Archuleta counties

December 22, 2021

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SJBPH launches COVID vax challenge

San Juan Basin Public Health on Wednesday announced the Jr. Heroes COVID-19 Vax Challenge, which incentivizes local youths to share…

December 22, 2021

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Dreaming of a white Christmas? Snow is expected in Southwest Colorado

Heavy snowfall, strong winds expected to arrive Thursday

December 22, 2021

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Sixth Judicial District announces application period for judge position

Beginning March 9, there will be a vacancy in the office of district judge for the Sixth Judicial District, which…

December 22, 2021

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100 meals nourish hearts and souls of La Plata County families

CSU Extension Office, Steamworks team up to ease holiday burdens

December 22, 2021

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Photo: More snow in Durango for Christmas?

Snow covers the La Plata Mountains on Tuesday. The National Weather Service forecasts sun and a high of 46 on…

December 22, 2021

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Durango School District sells Administration Building to fire district

Chief promises more transparency about plans for new facility moving forward

December 22, 2021

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La Plata County adopts new emergency plan

Update makes disaster response more accessible for residents, local officials

December 21, 2021

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Longest-serving La Plata County sheriff dies at 80

Friends and family remember law enforcement career of Sydney ‘Duke’ Schirard

December 21, 2021

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New rules to curb oil and gas emissions across Colorado

More stringent leak detection, pollution regulations will help state meet air quality, climate change goals

December 20, 2021