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Recent snowstorms lower severity of drought in Southwest Colorado

Strong winter a hopeful sign for Southwest Colorado

Weekly planner for Feb. 22-26

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Durango receives federal support for fire mitigation

Money will support work in high-risk areas

Grants up to $3,000 available for 2021 bump-outs in downtown Durango

Temporary outdoor dining and retail patios can stay up through Nov. 1

Durango School District 9-R wins grant for an electric school bus

With 200 miles per charge, it will be able to handle most routes

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 109

About 115 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about disease found in local deer,…

New La Plata County judge places emphasis on rehabilitation, not prison

Some in criminal justice world fear new style increases risk to community

San Juan Basin Public Health working with state to provide COVID-19 targeted testing

Effort strives to reach disadvantaged, underserved communities

Community Foundation grants hit nearly $4 million in 2020

Money disbursed to numerous groups across Southwest Colorado

Seventh Democrat announces bid to unseat Lauren Boebert

State Rep. Donald Valdez felt compelled to run: ‘I can’t sit here and not engage’

Photos: Live music returns to streets of Durango

Lauren Boebert’s display of firearms at committee meeting triggers reaction

House member accuses panel of taking away rights

Hickenlooper to serve as chairman of Science and Space subcommittee

‘You might even say we’re over the moon,’ freshman senator says

Photos: Feline spa day features fur trimming, bath, blow dry

Beetle kill marches west across San Juan Mountains

Though slowing, new disease and insects worry foresters

What’s the plan to vaccinate La Plata County’s unhoused?

No preferential treatment given to homeless, but service providers can get shots

The Juniper School hires new leader

Philip Werline currently serving as assistant principal in Aurora

Two homeless men arrested for allegedly almost killing man

Victim said one attacker hit him with the blunt end of an ax

Head-on crash reported on Red Mountain Pass

Driver lost control of vehicle in icy, snowy conditions

City of Durango to celebrate Winter Bike to Work Day

The city of Durango will celebrate sustainable transportation with Winter Bike to Work Day and the Business Commuter Challenge on…

La Plata County Democrats elect new chairman

La Plata County Democrats met virtually in their biennial reorganization Saturday and elected Herb Bowman as their new chairman. Bowman…

Ignacio vaccinates 514 at COVID-19 clinic

Southwest Colorado boasts one of highest immunization rates in the state

La Plata Electric Association sees state court as key in Tri-State contract buyout

Successful United Power case could lower exit fee for local co-op

Ignacio opens first electric vehicle charging station

Dual ports offer full charge in 4 to 6 hours