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Click It or Ticket begins Monday

Fatalities up 12% over this time last year

May 20, 2021

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Durango police net Colorado Springs teacher on suspicion of internet sex crime

Undercover operation seeks to identify people interested in sex with minors

May 20, 2021

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 122

About 100 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about a new girls’ sports group,…

May 20, 2021

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Durango hits another hurdle identifying permanent homeless camp

City hopes to reach decision by May 2022

May 19, 2021

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La Plata Electric Association bills will be lower in June

Board passes on $1.5 million in wholesale electricity credits to members

May 19, 2021

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Federal agency rejects Tri-State’s buyout policy

Order says proposal imposes excessive and unjustified barriers to utility members

May 19, 2021

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Health department announces ‘Shot and a Beer’ vaccine offer in partnership with Ska Brewing

Beer tokens available to residents 21 and older who get vaccinated

May 19, 2021

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La Plata Open Space Conservancy to host weed mitigation workshop June 19

La Plata Open Space Conservancy will host a weed mitigation workshop as part of its Southwest Stewardship Series from 9…

May 19, 2021

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89-year-old brings pickleball to new generations

Sport’s association launches youth clinics

May 19, 2021

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Durango eases face covering restrictions

Health officials urge people to get the COVID-19 vaccine

May 19, 2021

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Jury trials remain rare despite COVID-19 vaccine

Jurors sent home Tuesday after one notifies court of COVID-19 exposure

May 19, 2021

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What goes up …

Kai Benton, 11, of Durango rides a scooter through the bowls of the Durango Skate Park on Tuesday. The high…

May 19, 2021

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Durango youth support group moving to new digs

The Hive, Oak Tree Resources and In the Weeds to share downtown space

May 18, 2021

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Concrete repairs on U.S. Highway 160 west of Durango to run through late July

The Colorado Department of Transportation has begun concrete repair work on U.S. Highway 160. (Courtesy CDOT) Colorado Department of Transportation…

May 18, 2021

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La Plata County approves new water service for Gem Village

La Plata Archuleta Water District could help address water quality issues

May 18, 2021

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Work begins near Goulding Creek Trailhead

Special use work will begin near the Goulding Creek Trailhead this week. La Plata Electric Association has coordinated planned work…

May 18, 2021

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Underpass, footbridge coming to 32nd Street in Durango

Construction expected to start this summer

May 18, 2021

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LPEA, Empire look to drop electric rates

Both co-ops seek to pass on savings after wholesale power rates drop

May 18, 2021

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Spokeswoman moves on from La Plata County

Megan Graham departs for Front Range

May 17, 2021

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Two seriously injured in head-on crash south of Durango

Pickup hits car Friday night on Highway 550 near New Mexico line

May 17, 2021

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Dove Creek woman killed in Colorado Highway 184 crash

Collision occurred Saturday night west of Summit Lake

May 17, 2021

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Online series focuses on human-bear safety

Bear Smart Durango presentations examine best practices in bear country

May 17, 2021

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City announces new holiday trash, recycling schedule

The city of Durango implemented a new holiday trash and recycling collection schedule this year. On weeks with holidays falling…

May 17, 2021

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Mask-wearing requirement remains in place for Durango, but that may end soon

City Council to examine easing ordinance Tuesday

May 17, 2021