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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

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Public lands group sues Forest Service for appraisals in controversial land swap

Colorado Wild Public Lands seeking property values in federal land exchange with private landowner near Pagosa Springs

December 20, 2021

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Tightened border slowed fentanyl, but it’s rising again, Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office says

Drug trafficking presentation identifies Cortez as hub, fentanyl as main threat

December 20, 2021

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Stuck in an elevator? It happens more often than one might think in Durango

Fire department has responded to two dozen calls so far this year

December 20, 2021

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Two trucks carrying onions crash in matter of weeks on Coal Bank Pass

Driver of first rig not surprised a second vehicle also lost control

December 18, 2021

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About 140 graduate from Fort Lewis College in fall 2021 commencement

La Plata Electric Association CEO Jessica Matlock is guest speaker

December 17, 2021

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Durango-La Plata County Airport flies toward record-breaking 2021

Travel has rebounded and a few changes are on the horizon for next year

December 17, 2021

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Beloved ‘everything’ store closing its doors after 35 years in Cortez

Owner reflects on music evolution and generations of customers

December 17, 2021

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Community Foundation disburses pandemic recovery money to nonprofits

$300,000 went to 91 nonprofits in Southwest Colorado counties

December 17, 2021

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Southwest Colorado nonprofit building pathways from classrooms to careers

Collaborative seeks to introduce students to possible career paths based on their skills and interests

December 17, 2021

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 145

About 105 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what hurdles Four Corners farmers…

December 17, 2021

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Relying on phone maps, two drivers become stuck on snowy, unkept road in Southwest Colorado

Man and woman passed warning sign, but trusted in GPS route-finding technology

December 17, 2021

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Durango Gold Star Mother honored at national Wreaths Across America ceremonies

Gun salute will take place 10 a.m. Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery

December 17, 2021

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Durango woman sentenced to two years’ probation for assault

Keesha Marie McCoy was arrested on suspicion of strangling her boyfriend

December 17, 2021

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Judge ends ‘Village at Wolf Creek’ land exchange

Legal battle looms over road that would access 300 acres owned by proposed developers

December 17, 2021

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Ski season starts Friday at Hesperus Ski Area

Recent storms have allowed ski hill west of Durango to open

December 16, 2021

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Durango police arrest five individuals suspected of child exploitation

Local, state and federal law enforcement participated in internet sting

December 16, 2021

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Two men arrested on suspicion of burglarizing four La Plata County homes

Suspects were seen in neighborhood after reports of theft

December 15, 2021

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Telluride man suspected in Jan. 6 insurrection is arrested in Norwood

Avery Carter MacCracken faces handful of charges related to attacks at U.S. Capitol

December 15, 2021

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21-year-old man arrested in connection with making threat of gun violence at Fort Lewis College

Campus was closed, classes were postponed and the students went into lockdown

December 15, 2021

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Storm dumps 3-12 inches of snow, closes schools and brings wind gusts of 80 mph

LPEA reports widespread power outages across La Plata County

December 15, 2021

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When homes sell in matter of days, how do Durango real estate agents keep up?

One says current market is more stressful than 2008 recession – for different reasons

December 15, 2021

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Residents voice more opposition to sale of Durango School District building

More than 800 signed petition requesting forum, but many say the hearing was lacking

December 15, 2021

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Photo: Mother Nature with an encore

A student walks near "The River Potters" sculpture as snow falls Tuesday at Fort Lewis College. A storm that blew…

December 15, 2021