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COVID-19 upended life as we knew it

We social distanced, wore masks and hoarded toilet paper

Durango restaurants endure COVID-19 restrictions

Health orders to limit public gatherings hit eateries in pocketbook

10 numbers that help explain the COVID-19 pandemic

Crime was up, revenue was down and nursing home deaths soared in Durango

Community organizer, activist aims to bring working-class view to City Council

Harrison Wendt wants bold action

Environmental consultant takes on run for Durango City Council

Olivier Bosmans prioritizes smart finances

Pandemic could cause years of mental health impacts

Hope mixes with grief, depression and trauma

COVID-19 brought record numbers to public lands, but at a price

Damage resulted in mitigation efforts at several popular spots

Mark Redwine: ‘My day in court is a long, long, long time overdue’

Trial of man accused of killing son is delayed again

Photos: Horse training at the fairgrounds

Trial delayed for man accused of killing cyclist Ben Sonntag

Cordell Schneider was supposed to start trial later this month

Reprieve to host online fundraising silent auction for Carol Clark

Reprieve will host an online silent auction fundraiser for local community member Carol Clark who is in need of a…

Vaccine clinic Friday, Saturday in Durango to offer single-dose Johnson & Johnson

San Juan Basin Public Health has received 4,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for use this weekend at…

Virtual wireless technology risk seminar to be held Monday

A virtual seminar about wireless technology risks and safer municipal solutions will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.…

Durango schools are making up for lost ground

Like districts across the nation, 9-R sees academic slide during remote learning

Durango City Council candidates talk taxes, housing and bump-outs at forum

Seven residents running for three open seats on board

Mercy Regional Medical Center cuts back nonessential surgeries after discovering cleaning issue

No word on when procedures may resume at full capacity

Roundtable seeks consensus, productive conversation about environmental issues

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet plans to use feedback to craft future legislation

Quick-moving storm blankets high country in new snow

System has mostly moved out of region, meteorologist says

Superintendent to stay in Bayfield after out-of-state job search

3-year contract renewed by school board

City to host third week of Durango Grit Gatherings

The city of Durango will host the third Durango Grit Gathering on Friday on 10th Street from Narrow Gauge Avenue…

Atmos Energy Pipe Replacement Project begins in Durango

Atmos Energy commenced a series of pipe replacement projects Thursday to further increase the safety and reliability of its natural…

San Juan Basin Public Health announces large-scale vaccine clinics

San Juan Basin Public Health will host multiple COVID-19 vaccine clinics Friday, Saturday and Sunday. SJBPH has received an initial…

Durango School District names three superintendent finalists

Contenders from Kentucky, Texas and Colorado will meet public next week

Bayfield School District, facing $1 million deficit, plans layoffs

At least 10 full-time positions expected to be cut