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Durango names new parks and recreation director

New appointee comes from Fruita with decades of experience

July 7, 2021

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Jack Turner announces second bid for La Plata County commissioner

Candidate moved homes to run in District 1

July 7, 2021

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Man dies after fall from Mount Sneffels near Ouray

Another climber has fatal fall in Sangre de Cristos

July 7, 2021

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Dog handler: Odor of human remains found in Redwine’s home, truck

German shepherd alerted to several locations inside, outside residence

July 7, 2021

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Woman injured after vehicle crashes off Mancos Hill

Second tragedy at U.S 160 mile marker 62 in last week

July 7, 2021

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Photo: Made in the shade

As the sun shines bright and temperatures climb into the 80s Tuesday, a deer tries to stay cool in the…

July 6, 2021

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Fort Lewis College builds on Native American, Indigenous programs

School to use $950,000 grant for new staffing, curriculum, student opportunities

July 6, 2021

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Durango parks and recreation director retires after 25 years

Cathy Metz oversaw some of city’s largest projects to date

July 6, 2021

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City of Durango to host virtual meeting on Hillcrest View Park improvements

The city of Durango’s Parks and Recreation Department will host a virtual public meeting to discuss proposed improvements for Hillcrest…

July 6, 2021

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Slash pile catches fire near Durango-La Plata County Airport

Los Pinos Fire Protection District says cause unknown

July 5, 2021

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USA Today ranks Durango & Silverton train No. 1 in country

Narrow gauge best scenic train in top 10 list

July 5, 2021

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Crowd enjoys return of July Fourth fireworks and fun in Cortez parks

Parks filled with families from around Four Corners

July 5, 2021

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Colorado attorney general says rule of law under attack, calls for unity during Durango visit

Phil Weiser seeking second term as state’s top legal adviser

July 4, 2021

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Forest Service proposes visitor fees at Chimney Rock

Public asked to weigh in on vehicle fee

July 4, 2021

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The Hive nonprofit takes youth activities, programs outdoors

Fundraiser Saturday features music, poetry, climbing, scavenger hunt

July 3, 2021

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Tourists flock to Durango ahead of Fourth of July holiday

City’s pandemic recovery on target

July 3, 2021

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Sunny Southwest Colorado attracts major solar projects

Tri-State agrees to buy power from solar company Juwi Inc.

July 3, 2021

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Colorado declares drought emergency for Western Slope

State monitors 21 counties, including La Plata County

July 3, 2021

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Photo: Bayfield Marshal’s Office patrols on Segway

Joe McIntyre, chief of the Bayfield Marshal’s Office, on Friday rides the department’s Segway, which will be used to patrol…

July 2, 2021

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FBI agent testifies about cellphone activity after Dylan Redwine’s disappearance

Trial to resume Tuesday after holiday weekend

July 2, 2021

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Trial questions answered: Who pays for those suits? Do jurors go home at night? What happened to the lights?

Mark Redwine faces trial in connection with son’s death

July 2, 2021

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Missing girl from Arizona found safe in Durango

Girl went missing June 11

July 2, 2021

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Steep rent increase forces some to pack it up in north Durango

Residents at Edelweiss Condominiums face 50% price hike

July 2, 2021

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 128

About 90 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about Durango’s fireworks show, with 98%…

July 2, 2021