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Before a prescribed burn comes a ton of planning

Layers of analysis and years of study precede ignition

June 9, 2021

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Animas Valley Grange to host vaccination clinic

Grange to host vaccination clinic

June 9, 2021

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State tax official accused of helping luxury resorts minimize property taxes

La Plata, Eagle, San Miguel counties cry foul, say employee is supposed to be neutral

June 9, 2021

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The Durango Herald sign comes down during building renovation

Construction crews removed the The Durango Herald sign Monday from the newspaper’s office building at 1275 Main Ave. No, the…

June 8, 2021

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La Plata County commission opposes effort to expand animal cruelty laws to fish, livestock

Initiative seeks to extend life of ag animals, redefine some farm practices as ‘sex acts’

June 8, 2021

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Sen. Bennet introduces bill to retain ski fees in national forests

Resorts pay millions to federal government every year

June 8, 2021

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Offensive graffiti scrawled around X-rock climbing area north of Durango

Climbers, La Plata County government plan removal this month

June 8, 2021

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14 wildfires in Arizona, New Mexico create hazy skies to Southwest Colorado

Largest blaze is listed at 65,825 acres

June 8, 2021

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City of Durango to host neighborhood meeting about multimodal improvements

The city of Durango will host the first of several neighborhood meetings about the city’s transportation network from 4 to…

June 8, 2021

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Visitation spikes at national forests, and Southwest Colorado is no exception

Higher-than-average use has raised concerns in San Juan Mountains

June 7, 2021

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Montezuma County declares drought disaster

State and federal programs offer drought assistance, emergency loans

June 7, 2021

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Lake Nighthorse boat decontamination schedule modified because of worker shortage

Durango Parks and Recreation Department will modify the decontamination schedule for ballasted boats effective Monday, June 7. This modification is…

June 7, 2021

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Partial closure of parking lot at Santa Rita Park starts Monday

Beginning Monday, June 7, the central parking lot at Santa Rita Park will be closed because of site construction activity.…

June 7, 2021

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Durango hosts youth BMX cyclists

Almost 200 riders participate in state BMX qualifier in Cundiff Park

June 6, 2021

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‘A science nerd’ helps realign U.S. Highway 550

Andrea Meduna credits her dad for nurturing passion for science and numbers

June 6, 2021

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Drivers, passengers identified in fatal crash on Highway 160

Two died in collision at intersection of Three Springs Boulevard

June 6, 2021

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Animas River Days returns, drawing an excited crowd

Peak flows and freestyle nationals add to cheer at Durango Whitewater Park

June 5, 2021

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Fire mitigation work in the Durango Wildland Urban Interface begins Monday

Fire mitigation work on city-owned lands in the Durango Wildland Urban Interface will begin Monday, June7, along Crestview Ditch at…

June 5, 2021

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Durango does drag: Free expression takes center stage

Some may think of drag as a fetish or kink, but it’s really an art

June 5, 2021

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Dogs show off skills at agility trials in Cortez

Event put on by Durango Agility Dog Club

June 5, 2021

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No other wildlife besides bears suspected in woman’s death, report says

Cameras help rule out mountain lion involvement

June 4, 2021

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Two dead, three transported to hospital in four-vehicle crash east of Durango

Westbound traffic rerouted; eastbound route had one lane open

June 4, 2021

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Photo: Frontier Airlines begins service from Durango to Denver and Las Vegas

The Frontier Airlines ground crew waves goodbye on Friday to the first Frontier flight to leave Durango-La Plata County Airport…

June 4, 2021

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Photo: Turbulent skies above Durango

Thunderstorms develop Thursday afternoon, a frequent sight during the past week in the Durango area. The National Weather Service forecasts…

June 4, 2021