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La Plata County treasurer tests positive for COVID-19 after Chamber’s Eggs & Issues meeting

Allison Aichele tested negative before event, but was later found to be positive

September 17, 2021

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Photo: Dog in tow

Joon Bae rides with his dog, Joy, in tow on Friday on his way to work. “He’s totally capable to…

September 17, 2021

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COVID-19 outbreak at Mercy Regional Medical Center increases to 23 staff members

Most infections involve people who have been vaccinated

September 17, 2021

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Update: Police try to persuade shooting suspect to surrender; Kemper Elementary evacuated

Kemper goes into lockdown, then evacuates students

September 17, 2021

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Changes in Colorado congressional map avoid pitting House members against each other

Sweeping, L-shaped district would cover most of the Western Slope and southern Colorado

September 17, 2021

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After two years, massive pit remains where new hotels are planned

Construction permits have expired; South Durango residents wonder what’s next

September 17, 2021

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Photos: Crash at College and Main

A two-car crash Thursday evening at the intersection of Main Avenue and College Drive closed the intersection to through traffic…

September 17, 2021

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Durango man who killed his brother gets more prison time for pistol-whipping

Joshua Gallegos fled to Grand Junction after assault at End-O-Day Motel

September 17, 2021

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Bayfield Middle School moves to remote learning after students, staff test positive for COVID-19

Football, volleyball games canceled after 11 students, 2 staff members test positive

September 16, 2021

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Photos: Kiwanis Club of Durango serves up 62nd annual Pancake Day

Boden Beach, 4, takes a big bite of pancake Thursday during the 62nd annual Kiwanis Club of Durango Pancake Day…

September 16, 2021

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Durango City Council looking to fill two board vacancies

Applications for Multimodal and Natural Land Preservation boards accepted through Oct. 1

September 16, 2021

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Homelessness, mental health top residents’ wish list for how to spend COVID-19 relief money

La Plata County in no rush to determine how to dole out nearly $11 million

September 16, 2021

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Residential gas bills set to rise by 18% next month in Southwest Colorado

Commercial bills will increase by 22%

September 16, 2021

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‘Mine burp’ causes water discoloration of Animas River north of Silverton

EPA officials are monitoring discharge but do not anticipate lasting impacts

September 16, 2021

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Durango police chief extends olive branch to immigrant community

Chief Bob Brammer says officers don’t ask about immigration status when interacting with public

September 15, 2021

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City of Durango cuts down cottonwood; residents hold ‘funeral’ for tree’s demise

Parks and rec said tree stood in way of Animas River Trail underpass near 32nd Street

September 15, 2021

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Boebert seeks to block money from being used to relocate BLM headquarters

Biden administration could still use other funding to move office from Grand Junction

September 15, 2021

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Volunteers needed for trailwork on Cutthroat Trail

The San Juan National Forest and Durango Trails will conduct trailwork from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 25 on the…

September 15, 2021

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Durango woman reboots immune system with $60,000 and a trip to Mexico

Multiple sclerosis patients seek stem cell transplantation treatment

September 15, 2021

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Montezuma County to suggest changes to state redistricting commission about proposed map

State panel released an updated proposal that cuts county in half

September 15, 2021

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Stakeholders weigh in on how La Plata County should spend $11M in COVID-19 relief money

Community organizations highlight housing, pay for essential workers, mental health services

September 15, 2021

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Durango starts pedestrian and cyclist count

City will use numbers to improve multimodal infrastructure

September 15, 2021

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Woman dies in crash on U.S. Highway 160 south of Cortez

Alcohol suspected as a contributing factor

September 15, 2021

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Photo: Fishing at Pastorius Reservoir

A fisherman works his way around open areas of water on Tuesday at Pastorius Reservoir. Moss has grown over a…

September 14, 2021