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La Plata Open Space Conservancy to host weed mitigation workshop

La Plata Open Space Conservancy will host a weed mitigation workshop Saturday, June 19, as part of its Southwest Stewardship…

June 12, 2021

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Fort Lewis College to require COVID-19 shots for faculty, staff members

Policy mirrors one in place mandating students be vaccinated

June 12, 2021

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Wildlife biologist: Best response to a bear attack depends on ursine’s behavior

Odds of being attacked are 1 in 11 million

June 12, 2021

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Photo: Ride the Rockies sets up in Durango

Nicolas Day, front, and Drew Ostrander, both with Summit Cycle Solutions, inflate mattresses inside 162 tents on Friday at the…

June 11, 2021

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After numerous delays, trial set to begin Monday for father accused of killing son

Mark Redwine charged with second-degree murder, child abuse in son’s 2012 death

June 11, 2021

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Iconic Strater Hotel in Durango sells for $13.44 million, according to records

New owner says biggest challenge since acquisition is tight labor market

June 11, 2021

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‘Extremely critical’ fire warning for first time in 15 years as Western Slope drought worsens

About 45% of Colorado, all west of the Continental Divide, now in some state of drought

June 11, 2021

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Forest Service seeks public comment on Chimney Rock National Monument fee proposal

San Juan National Forest has proposed changes to the management, operations and fee structure associated with Chimney Rock National Monument.…

June 11, 2021

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SJBPH expands COVID-19 vaccine clinic schedule and additional mobile units

San Juan Basin Public Health will offer vaccine clinics six days per week, in partnership with Jogan Health Solutions, to…

June 11, 2021

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Disabled veterans property tax exemption now taking applications

A property tax exemption is available for tax year 2021, affecting taxes payable in 2022, for 100% of service-disabled veterans…

June 11, 2021

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Senior property tax exemption application opens

A property tax exemption is available for tax year 2021, affecting taxes payable in 2022 for qualifying seniors and surviving…

June 11, 2021

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Commissioner Clyde Church to offer phone-in office hours

La Plata County Commissioner Clyde Church will hold office hours by telephone from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, instead of…

June 11, 2021

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Rep. Lauren Boebert calls on critical race theory to be banned in schools

Lawmaker says the teaching is divisive and ‘advances hate’

June 11, 2021

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How did the global pandemic impact drug trafficking in Southwest Colorado?

Levels are back to normal, but users have less reliance on any single narcotic

June 11, 2021

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Photos: Momma and foal

A foal finds its mom, after taking a nap in a field on Thursday along County Road 234. (Jerry McBride/Durango…

June 10, 2021

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Montezuma Land Conservancy gets $277K grant for wildlife habitat projects

Projects support wetlands to benefit Gunnison sage grouse, big game and ranches

June 10, 2021

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Durango School District reports poor test results

Fears of academic slide during COVID-19 pandemic borne out in standardized tests

June 10, 2021

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Bennet, Hickenlooper join legislation to protect abortion access

Bill would legally ensure the right to choose

June 10, 2021

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Bayfield heritage museum reopens after yearlong closure

New exhibits include old business machines, photos of 2002 Missionary Ridge Fire

June 10, 2021

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With drought in the forecast, Bayfield considers a plan for low-water years

Road map will help town officials manage dry years through conservation measures

June 9, 2021

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Court hearing held for owners of dogs involved in incident on Montezuma Ave.

Defendants get suspended fines; restitution and vicious dog charge pending

June 9, 2021

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 125

About 100 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about summer fire restriction changes, with…

June 9, 2021

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Durango School District plans to address equity by updating policies

Revisions would place onus on superintendent to better serve culturally diverse students

June 9, 2021

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BLM headquarters in Grand Junction sits mostly empty

‘It was nothing more than a poorly disguised attempt to destroy the BLM from the inside’

June 9, 2021