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COVID-19 outbreaks at two La Plata County nursing homes considered closed

No new positive cases for staff members or residents, health department says

February 17, 2021

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Main lift at Purgatory Resort resumes service after chair-spacing problem

Ski area worked with six-pack’s maker to resolve problem, which began Monday

February 17, 2021

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Manna head chef surprised with $5,000 after house fire

Durango City Councilor Chris Bettin donates Red Ball Express winnings

February 17, 2021

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Durango School District superintendent search down to 10 candidates

Board makes selections from final applicant pool of 26

February 17, 2021

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Fights outside Durango bars result in arrests over weekend

Police officers note uptick in late-night crime, including DUIs

February 17, 2021

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Southwest Colorado’s Hesperus Ski Area reopens

Back-to-back storms allow hill to fire up chairlift

February 17, 2021

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City to host Durango Grit Gatherings on Fridays

The city of Durango will host Durango Grit Gatherings from 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays in the closed areas between…

February 17, 2021

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Boy Scouts of America to hold food drive Saturday

Boy Scouts of America will hold its annual Scouting For Food Drives from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at…

February 17, 2021

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Sgt. Deck Shaline completes public safety program at Northwestern University

Durango Police Department announced the recent graduation of Sgt. Deck Shaline from the School of Police Staff and Command at…

February 17, 2021

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Sens. Bennet, Kaine reintroduce Medicare-X Choice Act

Legislation would expand on Medicare and Affordable Care Act

February 17, 2021

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Colorado lawmakers may change when police can intervene in a protest

Imminent threat of violence needed to break up a demonstration

February 17, 2021

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Durango Transit contemplates funding as shortfall looms

Service is a ‘lifeline’ for some residents

February 17, 2021

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Colorado’s judicial branch to be investigated for sexual harassment

A panel will form to choose the investigators

February 17, 2021

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Durango tackles black market marijuana with state grant

Cannabis taxes support local enforcement

February 17, 2021

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Seven candidates make the ballot for City Council election

Campaigns, forums gear up for April contest

February 16, 2021

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Boebert attends meeting about National Conservation Area in Montezuma County

Proposal for Lower Dolores River is revived

February 16, 2021

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Montezuma-Cortez school board member Lance McDaniel ousted in recall vote

66% of voters back removal effort

February 16, 2021

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With avalanche danger high, Red Mountain Pass closes ‘until further notice’

CDOT: Tuesday’s conditions made it impossible for mitigation work

February 16, 2021

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Nearly $65,000 disbursed to LPEA members in need

Money helps customers struggling amid COVID-19 pandemic

February 16, 2021

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Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to honor death of former Rep. Val Vigil

Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide from sunrise to sunset Thursday to honor…

February 16, 2021

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U.S. Sens. Bennet, Hickenlooper: Trump’s actions warranted impeachment

Money sought for mental health resources for Capitol workers

February 16, 2021

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Fraudsters take advantage of unemployment benefits during pandemic

Tax season could unearth more fraudulent claims

February 16, 2021

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Gov. Jared Polis seeks a big, fast coronavirus stimulus package

State lawmakers worry about details

February 16, 2021

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LPEA deals with outages across La Plata County

Heavy snow affects infrastructure

February 15, 2021