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Lightning sparks more than a dozen fires

All contained; largest was 62-acre East Toe fire near Towaoc

July 21, 2021

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Photo: Adaptive Sports Association holds cycling day

Cole Perez, with his father, Scott Perez, close behind, takes his new bike for a ride on Tuesday during Adaptive…

July 20, 2021

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Jury trial begins for man suspected of causing cyclist’s death

Cordell Schneider charged with vehicular homicide in crash that killed Benjamin Sonntag

July 20, 2021

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Contentious vote looms for BLM nominee

Agency has been without a director since Obama administration

July 20, 2021

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Free mulch loading Wednesday at Bayfield Convenience Center

La Plata County will offer free wood mulch, loaded into vehicles and trailers from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday…

July 20, 2021

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Paving projects on La Plata County roads to begin Monday

La Plata County Road and Bridge Department will conduct annual overlay paving projects on several county roads from Monday to…

July 20, 2021

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How does Durango’s water plan address growth over next 50 years?

City must consider how to handle peak demand as population increases

July 19, 2021

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Conflicting versions of tree-spiking case overshadow Stone-Manning nomination

Rep. Lauren Boebert says Biden’s public lands pick is ‘unfit to lead’

July 19, 2021

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Region 9 seeks public comments about development strategy

Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado is updating the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, which includes Archuleta, Dolores, La…

July 19, 2021

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Longtime city staff member takes helm of Durango transit

Sarah Hill named as director of transportation

July 19, 2021

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Colorado legal observers analyze Mark Redwine trial

What impact did sordid photos, wildlife evidence play in jurors’ decision?

July 19, 2021

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Durango friends look to recover after house fire

Carrie Foster, Robin Morris and her two boys lost their possessions in July 10 blaze

July 18, 2021

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MoCo Public Transportation announces scheduling changes

Clients may now schedule directly

July 17, 2021

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Fleas with plague found in La Plata County

San Juan Basin Public Health urges residents to take precautions

July 17, 2021

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City of Durango seeks public input on allowing more multiplexes

(Courtesy city of Durango) The city of Durango has posted a survey and will host a virtual meeting from 5…

July 17, 2021

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Dylan’s mother says she never gave up fighting for justice

Family, friends celebrate guilty verdict outside courthouse

July 17, 2021

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Photo: Wheels under their feet

Sunshine Bankston, right, helps Trina Gearhart learn to in-line skate on Friday in the parking lot at Durango High School.…

July 17, 2021

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La Plata County governments turn to old tool to address housing ‘crisis’

Officials reactivate regional housing authority

July 16, 2021

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Jury finds Mark Redwine guilty of killing his son

Dylan disappeared during visit to father’s house in 2012

July 16, 2021

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Alcohol suspected in fatal motorcycle crash west of Durango

Passenger in Porsche taken to Mercy with non-life-threatening injuries

July 16, 2021

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City of Durango to hold public meeting about plans for North College Drive reconstruction

The North College Drive project aims to improve sidewalks and reduce speeds. (Courtesy of city of Durango) The city of…

July 16, 2021

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U.S. Highway 550 paving project to begin next week south of Durango

Courtesy of the Colorado Department of Transportation Colorado Department of Transportation will perform paving operations next week on U.S. Highway…

July 16, 2021

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Lauren Boebert’s campaign leads the pack as Colorado congressional candidates raised $4.8M last quarter

County Republican gathered nearly $1 million in April, May and June. Gov. Jared Polis gave his reelection campaign $250,000.

July 16, 2021

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 130

About 140 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about fees at a national monument,…

July 16, 2021