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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

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Street repair at Florida Road and Colorado Avenue starts Friday

Street repair on Florida Road at the intersection of Colorado Avenue is expected to begin Friday. Lane shifts will be…

August 18, 2021

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Ute Mountain Casino Hotel’s powwow canceled

After closely monitoring the surge in delta variant COVID-19 cases, Ute Mountain Casino Hotel and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribal…

August 18, 2021

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Resource center for homelessness in Durango takes shape at Manna

Hub for support services top priority in city, county strategic plan

August 18, 2021

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City Council decides to pursue affordable housing at Best Western site

Durango aims to convert hotel units into transitional housing

August 18, 2021

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Durango residents rally to ‘stop the cut,’ save old cottonwood

‘Iconic’ tree scheduled to be removed to make way for pedestrian bridge

August 18, 2021

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Videos highlight need to keep trash, vehicles secure during bear ‘food frenzy’

Bruins packing on the pounds before winter hibernation

August 17, 2021

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Traffic restrictions to take place on Lake Nighthorse Road during triathlon

Traffic will be restricted on a portion of Lake Nighthorse Road (County Road 210) from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.…

August 17, 2021

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Public comment sought on Southern HDs Landscape Restoration Project

The Forest Service seeks public comments about a pre-decisional environmental assessment for the Southern HDs Landscape Restoration Project on the…

August 17, 2021

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Two families receive outpouring of support at La Plata County Fair auction

Community members pay $65,000 for 4-H projects

August 17, 2021

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12 COVID-19 cases identified in outbreak at Mercy hospital in Durango

After brief suspension, non-emergent procedures resume

August 17, 2021

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Check out this year’s La Plata County Fair grand champions

42 4-H, FFA members take home top awards

August 17, 2021

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Durango City Council to vote this week on purchase of hotel

71-unit Best Western would be used for affordable, transitional housing

August 16, 2021

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Who’s eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots?

CDC, Colorado authorize third doses for people with certain health conditions

August 16, 2021

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Re-evaluation of work-life priorities drive labor shortage in Southwest Colorado

Employees share complex reasons behind job transitions

August 16, 2021

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East Third Ave. residents: School property not a good location for new fire station

Boulevard group meets with fire chief, who promises to be a good neighbor

August 16, 2021

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A new advocate for highway funding in Southwest Colorado

Mark Garcia named regional commissioner for state Department of Transportation

August 15, 2021

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Video: Demolition Derby at the La Plata County Fair

Drivers battle it out during the demolition derby on Saturday at the La Plata County Fair. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride

August 14, 2021

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Late-night soak at Durango Hot Springs lands teens in hot water

Cameras and motion sensors alert owners to break-in

August 14, 2021

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Fire chief to hold information session about new station

Durango Fire Protection District Chief Hal Doughty will share information with residents about the new fire station, which will be…

August 14, 2021

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Arsonist gets jail time, probation for setting wildand fires during drought

Elijah Rugg told law enforcement he suffers from PTSD, has blackout episodes

August 14, 2021

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Man suspected of animal abuse pleads guilty

Jonah Barrett-Lesko admits to possession of burglary tools

August 14, 2021

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10-acre fire at Durango’s doorstep cost an estimated $180,000

Local, state, federal agencies responded to Barnroof Fire

August 13, 2021

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Grumke, hired to coach Bayfield football before resigning, arrested

Former Missouri school teacher and coach charged with stalking, sending sex videos to students

August 13, 2021