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La Plata County takes over search for new homeless camp

Purple Cliffs is too small and unsuitable for campers

August 23, 2021

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Durango partners with Table to Farm Compost to increase food waste diversion

Partnership to start with community outreach and education

August 22, 2021

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Durango Fire Protection District dedicates new Fire Training Facility

Over a hundred people attended the Durango Fire Protection District dedication and open house of the Fire Training Facility at…

August 21, 2021

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La Plata County comes together for veterans as Afghanistan falls into chaos

‘They don’t have to go through this alone,’ says county manager and Afghan vet

August 21, 2021

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 135

About 120 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about a new restaurant in Durango,…

August 21, 2021

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Photo: Not One More Vet

Kelly O’Keefe, with “Ride for Five,” which is part of High Fives Across America, talks with Yanna Dohnalova, left, a…

August 21, 2021

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Lake Nighthorse shortens hours for lack of seasonal staff

Popular recreational area will close at 6 p.m. beginning Monday

August 21, 2021

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Wellness and yoga festival takes place Saturday in Dolores park

Free yoga and dance classes offered

August 20, 2021

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Southwest Health System increasing visitor restrictions

Drive-thru testing is back, along with visitor restrictions and staff temperature checks

August 20, 2021

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Aurum Labs in Durango receives state certification for hemp testing

Company also seeks nod from Drug Enforcement Agency

August 20, 2021

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Montezuma County addresses redistricting: Don’t split us up

State panel releases preliminary maps of new U.S. and state legislative districts in Colorado

August 20, 2021

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Thirsty 13 to be run on La Posta Road

The eighth annual Thirsty 13 Half Marathon will take place from 8 to 11 a.m. Aug. 28 along La Posta…

August 20, 2021

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La Plata County Commissioner Marsha Porter-Norton to offer community office hours

La Plata County Commissioner Marsha Porter-Norton will hold in-person community office hours from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Breen…

August 20, 2021

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It’s not over yet: Summer construction ramps up with Camino del Rio median project

Durango City Council seeks better communication with CDOT

August 20, 2021

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Cortez man with history of drug use sentenced to prison

Police said Maynard Wayne Peltier intended to distribute methamphetamine

August 20, 2021

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Cause of death determined for couple found dead on Mancos Hill

A deceased couple were found in a vehicle parked on U.S. Highway 160 at Mancos Hill on June 30. Resources…

August 20, 2021

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Southern Ute Indian Tribe joins international natural gas initiative

Effort exports gas to countries looking for lower-emitting fuels

August 20, 2021

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Durango surveys city employees about diversity

Results will be used as starting point to build DEI road map

August 20, 2021

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Durango celebrates 86 years of service with retirement of three police officers

‘It’s something that you can't replace overnight,’ says chief

August 20, 2021

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Photo: New Literary Garden takes shape at Durango library

Kyle Morgan with Canyon Landscaping works on the new Literary Garden under construction Thursday in front of the Durango Public…

August 20, 2021

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Photo: Colorful rides

Colorful kick bikes are chained up along Narrow Gauge Avenue on Tuesday. Skies are expected to clear in Durango on…

August 19, 2021

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SJBPH to host school supply drive at local COVID-19 vaccine clinics

In recognition of National Back to School Month, San Juan Basin Public Health will host a school supply drive at…

August 19, 2021

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Durango-area schools race to resolve lapse in bus service

Insurance issues come to light weeks before classes start

August 19, 2021

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Flash flooding, mud flows hit drivers on Road G near Utah

No injuries reported, county road crews clear debris

August 19, 2021