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Colorado picks first $1 million winner in vaccine drive

Sally Sliger, right, Colorado’s first $1 million winner of the COVID-19 vaccine, speaks as Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, center, and…

June 4, 2021

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Archuleta County voted for Trump. La Plata didn’t. Does politics affect vaccination rates?

Colorado counties that backed Biden more likely to have higher percentage of vaccinated residents

June 4, 2021

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Free mulch loading Saturday at Bayfield Convenience Center

The Bayfield Convenience Center accepts dry, brown yard waste such as tree trimmings, slash and tree trunks and then periodically…

June 4, 2021

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Recycle Colorado to host virtual summit

Recycle Colorado with host a virtual Summit for Recycling from June 15 to June 16. The summit will bring together…

June 4, 2021

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Chew on this: Goats mow down fire danger in La Plata County neighborhood

Herd eats through dense Gambel oak and ponderosa pine to create defensible space

June 4, 2021

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 124

About 90 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about a lawsuit against La Plata…

June 4, 2021

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Photo: Flower power returns to Main Avenue restaurant

Jackie Summers, owner of Green Acres Lawn and Garden, works on one of about 20 hanging flowers baskets on Thursday…

June 3, 2021

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Archuleta County again considers split with San Juan Basin Public Health

Committee may study other options for providing services

June 3, 2021

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Animas River Days rides the rapids after 2020 COVID-19 cancellation

‘We had plan A, B, C. Luckily, we can go with plan A, which is restriction-free’

June 3, 2021

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U.S. senator discusses environment in virtual town hall

Residents ask about climate change, clean energy jobs and public lands

June 3, 2021

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Update: Woman dies in RV crash on Highway 141 near Egnar

Also, San Miguel sheriff seeks help in robbery investigation

June 3, 2021

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San Juan National Forest reminds visitors to close gates

Fence lines and gates run across several trail systems on the San Juan National Forest. Trail users should close gates…

June 3, 2021

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Bayfield seeks 2 volunteers for Planning Commission

The town of Bayfield has two open volunteer positions for its Planning Commission. The commission meets at 6:30 p.m. on…

June 3, 2021

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces free fishing weekend

Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites resident and nonresident anglers of all ages to participate in the annual Free Fishing Weekend…

June 3, 2021

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Colorado Legislature sends transportation bill to governor

Legislation would impose new fees on fuel purchases, some deliveries to raise money for projects

June 3, 2021

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How three subdivisions came to embrace wildfire mitigation

Sometimes, it takes a close call, or worse, to spur action

June 2, 2021

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Pandemic accelerated Colorado ski resorts’ technological advances

‘We took a multiyear process and did it in like five months,’ one operator says

June 2, 2021

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Durango mobile home park to receive $500,000 in rental assistance from city

River View residents try to stabilize rent ahead of park purchase

June 2, 2021

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Sen. Bennet reintroduces disaster mitigation bill

Bipartisan legislation would provide tax credit for investing in prevention

June 2, 2021

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Photos: Sprinklers and top soil go in at the Mason Center

Steve Wilson, left, and Alberto Hernandez, both with Down to Earth Landscaping, install irrigation pipe on Tuesday at the Mason…

June 2, 2021

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Examination confirms cause of death for Durango man who went missing

18-year-old resident died of hypothermia

June 1, 2021

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Man rescued from Weminuche Wilderness southeast of Silverton

Medical issue prompts Flight For Life transport to Mercy Regional Medical Center

June 1, 2021

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Missing hiker found dead in mountains north of Telluride

Resident was experienced mountaineer, Sheriff’s Office says

June 1, 2021

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Man arrested in connection with using rocks to assault police, motel clerk

39-year-old suspect faces charges later this week

June 1, 2021