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Durango School District says it will rebuild Miller on-site

Cost estimate for new building increases by at least $5.5 million

August 6, 2021

Photo: Sunshine and views Haviland Lake

Randy Oltmanns, front, Kim Preston, middle, and Kirk Preston fish Thursday at Haviland Lake north of Durango. “It’s not so…

August 5, 2021

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Sixth Judicial District announces face mask update

Beginning Monday, people entering public areas of the La Plata County Courthouse and Archuleta Combined Court Clerk’s Office are required…

August 5, 2021

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La Plata County to host virtual meeting about Bayfield Landfill

La Plata County will hold an informational meeting to address public concerns about the closed Bayfield Landfill west of the…

August 5, 2021

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City of Durango seeks public input on draft Sustainability Plan strategies and actions

The city of Durango is in the process of updating its Sustainability Plan and seeks public input about draft plan…

August 5, 2021

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Fort Lewis College students add a shot of science to hard cider

Research project explores brewing through chemistry

August 5, 2021

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Recall effort underway for three Silverton town board trustees

Elected officials under fire for positions on OHVs, not standing for Pledge of Allegiance

August 5, 2021

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Dolores objects to increase in logging traffic into town

Town officials urge dispersed routes to reduce impacts

August 5, 2021

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Crew deals with small fire near Perins Peak

Cause of blaze under investigation

August 4, 2021

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Colorado re-enacts mask mandate for nursing homes, regardless of vaccination status

The restriction is another hint at the worsening coronavirus situation in Colorado and across the country

August 4, 2021

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Monsoon quenches short-term drought across Southwest Colorado

It will take a couple of good seasons, including above-average snowpack, to improve long-term situation

August 4, 2021

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Durangoans split on mask-wearing for students

Vocal group at 9-R feedback session says leave the decision to parents

August 4, 2021

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Photos: Rotary Club of Durango Daybreak installs bike racks

John Schwob, left, with the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, Hunter McCleary, center, and Dan Clark, both with Rotary Club…

August 4, 2021

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Washed out culvert closes road in southeast La Plata County

Repair will take about a week

August 3, 2021

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Man rescued from Mount Sneffels after injury from fall

Helicopter extraction took place at 13,700 feet

August 3, 2021

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Breakthrough COVID cases among fully vaccinated are rising in Colorado

Polis asks federal authorities to speed authorization of a booster shot for older adults

August 3, 2021

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Southwest Open School offers new bike mechanic class

Repaired bikes will be donated back to the community

August 3, 2021

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Colorado’s police reform efforts have resulted in charges for officers

Aurora officer charged after allegedly failing to intervene in beating

August 3, 2021

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Toxic algae blooms detected at two Montezuma County lakes

Public advisories posted at Joe Moore and Summit lakes

August 3, 2021

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Beer can shortage hits Durango brewers

COVID-scrambled supply chains force microbrewers to plan ahead

August 3, 2021

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Mountain lion prowling Durango neighborhoods tranquilized, relocated

A mountain lion was relocated from this summer near the Island Cove Mobile Home Park in Durango. (Courtesy of Colorado…

August 3, 2021

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Polis: ‘We expect it to get worse’ as delta variant drives spike in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations

About 360 people were hospitalized in Colorado because of coronavirus on Monday, up about 100 over last week

August 2, 2021

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Bayfield Speedway clerk stabbed, killed early Monday

Juvenile male arrested in connection with death of 21-year-old Jadah Willmett

August 2, 2021

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Flash flood watch issued for SW Colorado, SE Utah

Heavy rains expected in San Juan mountains

August 2, 2021