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Street reconstruction projects to start on Sage Hill and Kennebec courts

Construction to fun through August

August 2, 2021

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High school students get a view into careers in health, medicine

Professionals give youths a peak into their jobs during the Health Career Institute at Fort Lewis College

August 1, 2021

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Can LPEA, Tri-State agree to partial contract buyout?

Nine power suppliers interested in delivering renewables to local co-op

July 31, 2021

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Carve Wars comes to Purgatory for fifth year

Chainsaw art competition benefits Ignacio private school

July 31, 2021

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Durango’s first electric vehicle fast charging station now open

Station provides a full charge in about 20 minutes

July 31, 2021

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Volunteer groups take on trash along La Plata County highways

Adopt-a-Highway efforts motivated by ‘giving back’

July 31, 2021

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife to celebrate Colorado Day with free entrance to state parks

State parks offer free admission Monday

July 31, 2021

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Summer Click It or Ticket enforcement begins Saturday

Enforcement to last through Aug. 6

July 31, 2021

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What happens to unregistered vacation rentals in Durango?

About a dozen complaints made in mid-July, but only one checks out

July 30, 2021

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Journal reporter selected for five-month fellowship to advance water journalism

Fellows to investigate timely water issues facing Colorado

July 30, 2021

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Date rape charges dropped; man sentenced for theft, assault

Prosecutors say victim reticence, lack of physical evidence led to plea agreement

July 30, 2021

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers free entrance to Colorado state parks for military and veterans in August

Passes become available Aug. 1

July 30, 2021

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BLM Tres Rios Field Office lifts Stage 1 fire restrictions

Day use-only areas remain under restrictions

July 30, 2021

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What’s with all the graffiti showing up in Durango?

Police say number of incidents down, but big tags are appearing in prominent places

July 30, 2021

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Durango considers buying 71-unit hotel to help with affordable housing

City Council to meet in closed-door session about Best Western property

July 30, 2021

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 132

About 130 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about a restaurant that closed abruptly,…

July 30, 2021

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Durango plans citywide composting service

Program aims for 100% resident participation

July 29, 2021

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Monsoon rains hammer La Plata County roads; crews say they’re keeping up

Heavy rainfall has caused erosion, flooding and debris flows

July 29, 2021

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Flash flood watch issued for counties across Southwest Colorado

Heavy rain possible this afternoon and evening

July 29, 2021

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How are schools making up for the pandemic year?

Summer programs helped some students play catch up, and reunite with peers

July 29, 2021

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Why (and where) masks are again advised for indoors

Several counties in the Four Corners qualify for the guidance

July 29, 2021

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Colorado laws blocked misdemeanor offenders, but allowed felons to own guns

The change to felon-in-possession law was made through Senate Bill 271, which mostly changed the state’s misdemeanor code

July 28, 2021

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Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland meets with tribes in Southwest Colorado

Tour of rural, tribal communities focuses on environmental and federal-Native American issues

July 28, 2021

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Rains damage, wash out La Plata County roads

Up to 2 inches of rain fell near Durango-La Plata County Airport

July 28, 2021