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Regionwide striping project throughout southwestern and south-central Colorado to begin Monday

Courtesy CDOT/Restriping project to impact travel throughout summer. The Colorado Department of Transportation, in partnership with Kolbe Striping Inc., will…

May 27, 2021

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Durango Food Bank launches Self-Select Food Pantry

Durango Food Bank will launch its Self-Select Food Pantry on Tuesday, June 1. The self-select pantry’s primary goal is to…

May 27, 2021

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AlannaBear Classic Baseball Tournament benefits transplant recipient

The second annual AlannaBear Classic Baseball Tournament will take place Friday to Sunday in Durango. Thirty-one local and out-of-town teams…

May 27, 2021

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Gov. Polis orders flags lowered in honor of the San Jose Shooting victims

An American flag at half-staff,Adobe Stock Colorado Gov. Polis ordered the Colorado and American flags be lowered to half staff…

May 27, 2021

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American Legion to host Memorial Day service

American Legion Bill Whitney Post 143 will hold a Memorial Day Service and 100th anniversary honors at 10 a.m. Monday…

May 27, 2021

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Drought saps agricultural economy in Southwest Colorado

Weak snowpack leaves McPhee Reservoir low for season

May 27, 2021

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Sen. Hickenlooper introduces small business-oriented bill package

Proposed legislation aims to increase resource access for underserved business owners

May 26, 2021

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Durango railroad claims historic right to use Rockwood Station, sues La Plata County

Train says local government lacks jurisdiction

May 26, 2021

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Man arrested for pointing gun at group outside Durango bar

Suspect also accused of prohibited use of a weapon, drunken driving

May 26, 2021

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Memorial Day DUI enforcement period begins Friday

Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies will join forces for the Memorial Day DUI…

May 26, 2021

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City of Durango hold special meetings about flood areas

Community members are invited to meetings looking at potential Special Flood Hazard Areas from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June…

May 26, 2021

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Durango School District’s Career and Technical Education Center lands $200,000 donation

Center to focus on culinary arts, welding, carpentry, electronics and auto mechanics

May 26, 2021

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Lumber prices hit Southwest Colorado like a ton of bricks

Supply issues caused by pandemic drive costs to all-time highs

May 26, 2021

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Durango School District teachers, staff members agree to new contracts

Pandemic leads district to work out procedures for long-term school closures

May 26, 2021

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U.S. Highway 550 north to close temporarily for Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

The Colorado Department of Transportation encourages alternate routes Saturday during Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. U.S. Highway 550 north of Durango…

May 26, 2021

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Photo: Atmos Energy replaces natural gas lines

Construction crews replace Atmos Energy natural gas lines Tuesday along East Eighth Avenue, crossing College Drive. Atmos is replacing lines…

May 26, 2021

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Strange flight patterns over Durango part of mapping effort

Aerial photos create high-resolution map of La Plata County

May 26, 2021

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LPEA candidate violates election rule

Bill Waters: ‘I in no way ever intended to do anything wrong’

May 25, 2021

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Animas High School unveils building designs

Architecture places a premium on using existing topography, viewsheds

May 25, 2021

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SJBPH and the Durango Business Improvement District announce ‘Our Shot Rewards’ COVID-19 vaccine promotion

Vaccine incentive program offers discounts at local businesses

May 25, 2021

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Sunday boating turns into rescue at Vallecito Reservoir

Upper Pine fire chief urges boat safety

May 25, 2021

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Federal emergency money awarded locally

The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded $15,074 to the La Plata County jurisdiction to supplement existing emergency food and shelter…

May 25, 2021

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Donor buys rights to Shooters Grill logo, places it for sale

Profits would benefit liberal political action group

May 25, 2021

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La Plata County farmers tighten belts during dry season

Snow-water equivalent at 31% of historical median

May 25, 2021