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Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to honor the victims of attack in Kabul, Afghanistan

American flag at half-staff blowing in wind with blue sky and clouds.Adobe Stock Colorado Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to…

August 27, 2021

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Jurors learn of previous arrest involving City Market arson suspect

Bradley Clark was accused of trying to set a dumpster on fire in 2007

August 27, 2021

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Construction stopped on Camino del Rio because of COVID-19 scare

Work to resume in two weeks

August 27, 2021

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Ignacio to start school without masks on buses, violating federal order

Second La Plata County school district to dodge mandate

August 27, 2021

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Photos: Move-in days at Fort Lewis College

Danae Imus-Astor, 17, moves into her dormitory Thursday at Fort Lewis College with the help of her mother, Rita Imus,…

August 26, 2021

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Hanging Lake Trail will take a long time to rebuild

Oasis was untouched by debris flows and the Forest Service hopes to rebuild a more sustainable path

August 26, 2021

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Colorado voters will decide whether to raise marijuana taxes to boost out-of-school learning

Initiative 25 would impose a new 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana starting on Jan. 1 and increasing to 5%

August 26, 2021

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SJBPH announces vaccine clinics in La Plata, Archuleta counties

San Juan Basin Public Health and Jogan will host free vaccine mobile clinics providing Pfizer (12 and older) and Johnson…

August 26, 2021

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Public meeting for College and Eighth Safety Project to be held Monday

Join city staff members at a virtual public meeting for the College and Eighth Safety Project from 5 to 7…

August 26, 2021

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 136

About 130 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about the old Best Western building,…

August 25, 2021

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Durango seeks contractor to fix leaks in wastewater facility

Damage is unrelated to 2019’s $58.3 million rebuild

August 25, 2021

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For Big Picture students, Tuesday was the final ‘first day’ in downtown building

Fire district expected to buy property, build a firehouse

August 25, 2021

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Durango school board calls off meeting after audience members refuse to follow COVID-19 policies

Some people refused to wear masks or leave for capacity issues

August 25, 2021

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Man rescued after being pinned under crashed ATV

Multiple agencies responded; Southwest Memorial helicopter spots crash from air

August 25, 2021

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El Pomar Foundation approves $152,500 to nonprofits in the southwest region

Mental health programs a focus for grant funding

August 24, 2021

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Photos: Support grows for tree on Animas River Trail

A two-sided sign hangs Tuesday on the large cottonwood tree that people walk under on 32nd Street near East Third…

August 24, 2021

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Photo: Head-on crash on Goeglein Gulch

Police responded to a head-on crash about 1:05 p.m. Monday in the 1000 block of Goeglein Gulch Road in Durango.…

August 24, 2021

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Water outage in Timberline neighborhood scheduled for Thursday

The city of Durango plans a water service outage within the Timberline neighborhood starting at 8 a.m. Thursday. (Courtesy of…

August 24, 2021

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Federal immigration bill introduced for woman living in Mancos church

Legislation would grant legal U.S. residency to Rosa Sabido

August 24, 2021

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Trial begins for Durango man suspected of arson at City Market grocery store

Defense lawyer says case is about a ‘rush to judgment’

August 24, 2021

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Durango-based MUNIRevs purchased by Austin based GovOS

Local business to retain employees and offer new services

August 24, 2021

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Colorado loosens email restrictions for governing bodies

Non-substantive communications no longer subject to Open Meetings Law

August 24, 2021

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Cliffs at Bakers Bridge north of Durango sell to new owners

Private buyers purchase popular hangout area along the Animas River

August 23, 2021

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Road construction to begin on County Road 203

La Plata County has contracted with Four Corners Materials to pave the entire 6.8 miles of road on County Road…

August 23, 2021