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Fort Lewis College student found dead in backcountry north of Durango

College reschedules classes for ‘community support’

October 14, 2021

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Two Amur Tigers test positive for COVID-19 at Denver Zoo

Animals will have access to outdoor environment

October 14, 2021

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Colorado health department reports six active COVID-19 outbreaks in La Plata County

Southwest Eye Consultants joined the list this week with six cases

October 14, 2021

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Wolf Creek Ski Area to open this weekend, making it the first in Colorado

Owner warns of early season conditions, with 14 inches of new snow

October 14, 2021

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Independent candidate spent 2½ years fighting election complaints in Colorado

Paul Jones, who ran for House District 59, says party leaders work against unaffiliated candidates

October 14, 2021

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Durango collects more than ballot expected from lodgers tax

State law says overage must be refunded to taxpayers or voters must allow city to use the excess

October 14, 2021

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Number of COVID cases jumps in Montezuma County

Most of the outbreaks occur in Cortez and Dolores schools

October 14, 2021

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LPEA to offer free, energy-efficient equipment to income-qualified customers

Some may be able to upgrade to air-source heat pump water heaters

October 13, 2021

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Silverton voters reject recall efforts, prohibit OHVs in town

Mayor Shane Fuhrman and two trustees retain their seats

October 13, 2021

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Photos: Fall storm brings snow line closer to Durango’s front door

Hayden Lubit, 15, waits for his ride in font of Durango High School as snow flurries move through town Tuesday…

October 13, 2021

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Winter weather arrives early, with reports of a foot or more of snow in the high country

Mountain passes turn icy; Wolf Creek Pass closes for five hours

October 13, 2021

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La Plata County releases list of 797 delinquent property taxes

Pandemic had little impact on overall number of late tax payers

October 12, 2021

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Asphalt being replaced with concrete on section of Animas River Trail

Project expected to be completed sometime in mid-December

October 12, 2021

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Shoppers can earn $50 gift cards for patronizing north Main Avenue businesses

Program in its second year helps spur economic activity, benefits customers

October 12, 2021

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National speaker explains how historical traumas haunt Native American communities

Acknowledging past events and lingering impacts helps the healing process

October 12, 2021

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Power outage hits about 1,200 LPEA customers Tuesday morning in northeast Durango

Most homes had electricity restored after nearly hour-long outage

October 12, 2021

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Axis Health System receives grant allowing it to combine locations, add pharmacy

Dental care and integrated health will merge in Cortez

October 12, 2021

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Durango moves to design phase for Camino del Rio underpass

New route aims to improve safety and better connect downtown and Animas River Trail

October 12, 2021

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Durango man receives probation for road rage incident involving assault

Dump truck driver was assaulted in middle of busy intersection

October 12, 2021

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Winter weather advisory could bring a foot of snow to San Juan Mountains

Purgatory Resort plans to fire up snow guns later this month

October 11, 2021

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Durango school board candidates weigh in on COVID-19 policies, critical race theory and other topics

Seven candidates in three districts are running for four-year terms

October 11, 2021

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Update: Winter storm advisory issued for Montezuma and La Plata counties; heavy snow expected

Heavy snowfall is expected at higher elevations

October 11, 2021

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Marchers rally to remove cartoonish depiction of Native American in Durango

About 100 participate in Indigenous Peoples Day of Rage

October 10, 2021

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Durango woman celebrates 105 years

Mitylene Shultz was born in 1916 and loved traveling and tasting foods of the world

October 9, 2021