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State policy experts discuss Colorado ballot issues

Groups explain this year’s amendment and two propositions

October 20, 2021

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After several tough years, tourism returns to Silverton

Fires, heavy snow and pandemic upended economy for three years

October 20, 2021

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Durango City Council postpones decision on subdividing school district land

Staff asked to renegotiate property lines to include more trees, sledding hill

October 20, 2021

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Sharp increase of sexually transmitted infections reported in La Plata County

Colorado health department issues alert

October 20, 2021

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Senior residents of low-income apartments in Durango watch as services decline

Retiree community with multiple vacancies has been without management for more than a year

October 20, 2021

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Friends of Durango Public Library announces bookmark design contest winners

Artists’ work will be be available at the library and Friends of the Library Bookstore

October 20, 2021

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Photos: Lexus brings commercial shoot to Southwest Colorado

Model Michelle Hageman walks past a new 2022 Lexus LX 600 on Tuesday, as photographer Flaminia Finale takes photos of…

October 20, 2021

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Solar project approved south of Cortez

OneEnergy project gains green light for construction; Empire Electric has agreed to buy power

October 19, 2021

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Residents question what will happen with trees at Buckley Park

City of Durango says it won’t know fire district’s needs until development plans are submitted

October 19, 2021

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La Plata County voters slow to return ballots during off-year election

Eligible electors can weigh in on three statewide issues, school board candidates

October 19, 2021

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Durango receives funding to do wildfire mitigation around neighborhoods that border overgrown wildlands

$146,000 grant will help reduce fire risk near residential structures

October 18, 2021

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Durango quilters memorialize 13 who died in Afghanistan exit

‘Patriot Stars’ quilt donated to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4031

October 18, 2021

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Photos: Rotary Club of Durango Daybreak food drive

Nancy Dosdall, with Rotary Club of Durango Daybreak, sorts donated food items on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds…

October 16, 2021

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Animas Valley Balloon Rally takes to the skies

Twenty-eight pilots and their hot air balloons featured in three-day event

October 16, 2021

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Durango students harvest 10 pounds of hydroponic lettuce as part of greenhouse class

Bounty will be used in Needham Elementary, Escalante Middle School cafeterias

October 16, 2021

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Photos: Animas Valley Balloon Rally takes off north of Durango

Students at Animas Valley Elementary School watch as hot air balloons inflate Friday behind the school. The Animas Valley Balloon…

October 15, 2021

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Durango overcomes adversity to host collegiate mountain bike nationals

Volunteers put in hours shoveling snow to make event possible

October 15, 2021

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U.S. Highway 550 southbound lane reopens after three-vehicle crash

Accident occurred shortly before 5 p.m. Friday

October 15, 2021

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Durango police to host Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 23 in Three Springs

Anyone with unneeded prescription medications is encouraged to drop them off

October 15, 2021

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Photo: Animas High School puts shovels to dirt for new campus

Sean Woytek, head of school at Animas High School, welcomes people Wednesday at a celebration for AHS’s new campus that…

October 15, 2021

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How social media is impacting our public lands, for better and worse

Trails may not be ready for increase in visitors chasing that perfect photo

October 15, 2021

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Durango school board candidates face off at forum

Candidates asked about role of board members, and policies around COVID-19

October 15, 2021

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Update: Cyclist who died of heart attack south of Cortez is identified

Cyclist found unresponsive on Road G; cause of death listed as heart attack

October 15, 2021

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Photos: Poster for ‘Magical Mystical Snowdown 2022’ is revealed

Eric Eicher, left, president of Alpine Bank in Durango, and Shan Wells, an artist in Durango, unveil the “Magical Mystical…

October 15, 2021