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What’s behind a workforce shortage in Southwest Colorado?

Local businesses struggle to find willing applicants

July 28, 2021

City of Durango invites feedback about transportation needs

The city of Durango is updating its Multimodal Transportation Plan and seeks community feedback about how Durango’s transportation network could…

July 28, 2021

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New program at Durango’s soup kitchen sets parolees up for success

Manna gets $210,000 to offer resource support

July 28, 2021

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Work begins on Mount Wilson approach trail

Three-year project will create single route toward summit of local fourteener

July 28, 2021

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Silverton voters to decide fate of OHVs: Ban ’em, allow them or keep status quo

Some residents are frustrated by noise and destruction, others see economic boon

July 28, 2021

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U.S. vows to improve protections for wild horse adoptions

In this March 10 file photo, two Salt River wild horses kick up dust as they arrive at a site…

July 27, 2021

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Durango school district seeks feedback about COVID-19 guidelines

Full in-person learning begins Aug. 24

July 27, 2021

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Patrons cleared early Sunday from Durango tavern to prevent fighting

Owner says he is working to clean up behavior at bar

July 27, 2021

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Fire restrictions lifted in unincorporated La Plata County

Campfires, open burning and other previously restricted activities are now allowed

July 27, 2021

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Durango restaurant workers roll into lower carbon emissions

E-bike program provides transportation alternatives to income-qualifying employees

July 27, 2021

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Mancos student takes own life; gunshot injures girl nearby

School district offers counseling services

July 26, 2021

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Construction starts this week on 32nd Street underpass

Connection will link Animas River Trail with its northern extension to Oxbow Park

July 26, 2021

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2 small fires burning in Pagosa Ranger District

Both less than one-tenth of an acre and rain expected in area

July 26, 2021

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Man stabs himself in neck while in Animas River

26-year-old in critical but stable condition at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood

July 25, 2021

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Mercy CEO keeps an ear out for community issues

Patrick Sharp arrived in January with a focus on listening

July 25, 2021

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A crashing good time is had at demolition derby

More than 30 cars and trucks participate at fair event

July 25, 2021

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USDA offers assistance to timber harvesters, haulers

Loggers and truckers may apply

July 24, 2021

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San Juan Basin Public Health urges parents to start COVID-19 vaccination for adolescents

San Juan Basin Public Health urges parents to start the COVID-19 vaccine series for their adolescents in order to be…

July 24, 2021

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Legal clinic, picnic celebrate creation of immigrant legal defense fund

Statewide fund could award grants for legal services next year

July 24, 2021

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Two small fires burn in east La Plata County

Blazes were sparked by lightning

July 24, 2021

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Can police and mental health workers really team up? In Durango, the answer is yes

Cross-disciplinary team pairs law enforcement with social workers to de-escalate conflicts

July 24, 2021

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Wheat sentenced to 12 years for stabbing in Cortez

Maximum sentence needed to ‘protect the community,’ judge says

July 24, 2021

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Fort Lewis College considers search for Indigenous human remains at ‘Old Fort’ site

Bodies have been found at former boarding schools in Canada, Pennsylvania

July 23, 2021

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Photos: Crews pave detour lanes on U.S. Highway 550

Johanna Toledo with Alert Traffic Control stops traffic on Thursday as crews pave a new 1,200-foot-long detour along U.S. Highway…

July 23, 2021