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Durango School District looks to sell historic building to fire department

Former high school would be remodeled; Big Picture High would be razed and replaced with bays for fire engines

June 29, 2021

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Durango man faces cruelty charge for alleged sexual act with a horse

Suspect being held on $5,000 bail at La Plata County Jail

June 29, 2021

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Durango police say fake gold bars being sold in region; suspect identified

Counterfeit bars listed for sale on Craigslist

June 28, 2021

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Police seek to identify man suspected of inappropriately touching woman in Durango

Alleged assault occurred downtown near victim’s car

June 28, 2021

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Witnesses describe Mark Redwine as ‘haggard,’ ‘laid-back’ on day of son’s disappearance

Former firefighter, law enforcement take stand on Day 6 of trial

June 28, 2021

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Man charged with arson in connection to string of wildfires

Elijah Rugg said he suffers from PTSD, has blackout episodes, affidavit says

June 28, 2021

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City of Durango seeks to fill vacancies on boards and commissions

Durango City Council is seeking volunteers to serve on these boards and commissions: Land Use and Development Code Board of…

June 28, 2021

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New 911 dispatch director responds to staffing, tech needs

Derrick Walker arrives from North Dakota with background in emergency communications

June 28, 2021

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Longtime communications, marketing consultant dies at 66

Indiana Reed helped Durango’s business community spread its messages for almost 3 decades

June 27, 2021

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First Southwest Community Fund launches Innovate Onwards Fund to help rural businesses rebuild and grow

Funding available for rural businesses, nonprofits, entrepreneurs

June 27, 2021

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Mesa Verde National Park responds to increased visitation and summer heat

Park extends hours to accommodate increased visitation, lessen impact of heat

June 27, 2021

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Photos: Griego’s Mexican restaurant celebrates 50 years

A toast is raised on Saturday during the celebration of Griego’s Mexican restaurant's 50th anniversary in Durango. Rachel Griego and…

June 26, 2021

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Cooler temperatures expected in Durango this weekend

Chance of precipitation highest on Tuesday

June 26, 2021

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As coronavirus recedes, nurses in Southwest Colorado take stock

Hospital workers remind residents the virus is still here

June 26, 2021

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 127

About 120 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about a week-long cycling race, with…

June 26, 2021

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DNA experts take stand in Mark Redwine trial

Genetic markers of father, son found throughout living room

June 26, 2021

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Photo: Casting for trout on the Animas River

As water levels drop in the Animas River, anglers such as Aaron Jackson on Friday begin pursuing trout. The National…

June 26, 2021

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Colorado Supreme Court orders La Plata County to clean up toxic landfill

Bayfield dump leaking toxic gas since at least 2004

June 26, 2021

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Durango’s former finance director re-sentenced for stealing $712,000 in taxpayer money

Julie Brown given jail time, 20 years’ probation

June 25, 2021

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Survey of Colorado’s high-country residents a ‘wake-up call’ on affordable housing crisis

Communities forced to rethink their relationship to tourism economy

June 25, 2021

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Jail inmates help clean up X-rock, a popular climbing spot in Southwest Colorado

No suspects identified in recent graffiti case

June 25, 2021

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Durango Trails to begin work on city-owned land in Overend Mountain Park

Trail users should be aware of trail work and rerouted trails in Overend Mountain Park beginning July 1. (Courtesy city…

June 25, 2021

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Photos: Florida Road construction begins

Jacen Nash with Western Milling helps operate a milling machine Thursday at Riverview Drive and the Florida Road roundabout. A…

June 25, 2021

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Cory Redwine says he sent sordid photos to his father during a dispute

Former CBI agent testifies about blood in Mark Redwine’s home

June 24, 2021