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Rain brings flash-flood watch to La Plata County

Precipitation comes from former hurricane off Mexico coast

September 1, 2021

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Sen. Bennet to release draft legislation for National Conservation Area in Dolores River canyon

Proposed land designation would be in Dolores and San Miguel counties, downstream of McPhee Reservoir

September 1, 2021

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Ice Fire near Silverton likely caused by humans, Forest Service says

Fire started at boulder 75 feet from Ice Lakes Trail

September 1, 2021

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Durango’s ‘Common Threads’ public art project likely pushed to spring

Developer to ask National Endowment for the Arts for more time to use grant

September 1, 2021

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Food bank becomes more like a grocery store experience in Durango

As demand remains high, those in need can pick their own items

September 1, 2021

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Could fire, police departments share new downtown station?

Firefighters pose partnership opportunity to city of Durango

September 1, 2021

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Precision Imports in Durango sells after 49 years

Longtime owner Dorman McShan plans to stay involved part time

September 1, 2021

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Four Corners Motorcycle Rally rides again this Labor Day weekend

Thousands of bikers expected to rumble through Southwest Colorado

September 1, 2021

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Life-Long Learning Speaker Series to be held virtually

The Life-Long Learning Speaker Series lecture will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday on Zoom. Historian Paul Kuenker will present…

August 31, 2021

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Remnants of Hurricane Nora expected to deliver heavy rain across Southwest Colorado

Flash flood watch issued for southeast Utah

August 31, 2021

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Assisted-living center in Durango battles COVID-19 outbreak

Sunshine Gardens Senior Community reports 11 cases among staff members, residents

August 31, 2021

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La Plata County seeks input about how to spend $11M in COVID-19 relief money

Leaders have wide discretion, but some guidelines apply

August 30, 2021

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Can Colorado Republicans win over unaffiliated voters if their base is focused on 2020?

Game plan for moving forward clashes with unfounded claims that presidential election was fraudulent

August 30, 2021

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Wildfire breaks out on BLM land southwest of Mancos

Mount Weber Fire has scorched 25 acres

August 30, 2021

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Two statewide tax initiatives qualify for 2021 Colorado ballot

One measure would raise taxes on marijuana, another would slash property taxes

August 30, 2021

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Women take the lead in La Plata County politics

Four elected leaders share their take on gender and policy

August 30, 2021

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‘I deserve to be free. This bill has given me hope’

Rosa Sabido is cautiously optimistic for a legislative solution to gain U.S. residency

August 29, 2021

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Literary Garden begins to grow at Durango Public Library

Garden will feature six themed gardens within it

August 28, 2021

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Professor found guilty of setting fire to chip aisle in Durango grocery store

Bradley Clark faces probation or up to six years in prison

August 28, 2021

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Durango School District tightens meeting protocols after audience fails to comply with COVID-19 rules

District reverts to remote format for board meetings

August 28, 2021

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Durango City Council to hold all-day work session to address workforce housing

Councilors hope to improve opportunities for lower-income bracket

August 27, 2021

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Photos: New asphalt goes down on County Road 203

Four Corners Materials puts down asphalt in the northbound lane of County Road 203 on Friday. The paving project will…

August 27, 2021

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LPEA seeks to play greater role in boosting broadband services for members

Electric co-op sets 2030 goal to improve infrastructure, without rate increase

August 27, 2021

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Southern Utes approve return to stricter public health rules

Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council approved moving to the more restrictive Phase 2 Safer at Home Level 1 Order as…

August 27, 2021