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Hate symbol associated with white supremacy displayed at Durango school board meeting

Woman says she displayed SS Bolts to reflect ‘tyranny’ of governing body

October 29, 2021

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 138

About 106 people participated in the last quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what organization will share the…

October 29, 2021

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Drivers in Southwest Colorado will soon look up and see – elk?

Massive wildlife crossing on U.S. Highway 160 between Durango and Pagosa Springs takes shape

October 29, 2021

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Haunted happenings to check out this weekend in Durango

Elks Lodge anticipates largest turnout since haunted house began

October 29, 2021

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Durango’s Espero Apartments opens to applause

Supportive housing offers place to heal and thrive for unhoused, low-income and disabled residents

October 29, 2021

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Durango Fire Protection District gets rid of toxic foam

Substance will be replaced with a safer alternative

October 28, 2021

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Man sends Dolores County Courthouse into lockdown

Clayton Campbell arrested in Durango on suspicion of threats against elected officials in Dolores and Montezuma counties

October 28, 2021

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Fort Lewis College professor found guilty of arson has sentencing continued

Defense given time to screen Bradley Clark for community corrections program

October 28, 2021

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Friends, family remember lifelong learner Emma Shock

La Plata County resident was involved with 4-H for about 70 years

October 28, 2021

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Durango Trails keeps residents rolling for more than 30 years

Volunteer organization creates 300 miles of trails within 30 minutes of downtown

October 28, 2021

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COVID surge in Montezuma County puts pressure on Cortez hospital

Increase in number and severity of cases puts Southwest Memorial Hospital near capacity

October 28, 2021

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Ten-digit dialing coming to Southwest Colorado

Area codes required to make way for National Suicide Prevention Hotline’s three-digit code

October 27, 2021

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Mercy Regional Medical Center ‘busy’ during COVID-19 wave, not at capacity

92% of acute-care beds occupied in Colorado

October 27, 2021

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Residents on Columbine Drive say sidewalk project caused unwanted runoff

City of Durango says it’s not responsible for water-pooling issues

October 27, 2021

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Least populated county in Colorado isn’t spared from rising home prices

Housing supply is low and median cost doubles in five years

October 27, 2021

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Montezuma-Cortez schools closed down; charter schools remain open

Students scheduled to return to school Nov. 8

October 27, 2021

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Photo: Chilly walk after the weather turns

Nickol Moran and Donna Riddle walk Moran’s dog, Copper, on a chilly Tuesday morning along the Animas River Trail. A…

October 27, 2021

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La Plata County joins Colorado opioid settlement

Commissioners acknowledge money will help, but more is needed to combat drug use

October 26, 2021

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Law enforcement conducts large-scale search northeast of Durango

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office declines to release details of investigation

October 26, 2021

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Montezuma County resident dies from West Nile virus

Statewide, virus has infected 155 people and killed eight

October 26, 2021

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Rifle hunter charged with ‘recklessly’ killing bowhunter in Southwest Colorado

Pennsylvania man says he heard elk calls, saw ‘white in the pines,’ and took a shot

October 26, 2021

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Homeslice Pizza in Durango sells restaurants to Peak Food & Beverage

Owners of Steamworks, El Moro and Bird’s add to their portfolio

October 26, 2021

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LPEA in negotiations with Crossover Energy to provide partial power supply

Partnership could save co-op $7 million annually, and help meet environmental goals early

October 26, 2021

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Montezuma County backs off contact tracing amid surge; San Juan Basin moves forward

Montezuma health officials counting on infected residents to warn others

October 25, 2021