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Skiers catch video of massive avalanche near Red Mountain Pass

Group triggered avalanche from a distance

February 15, 2021

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$10,000 donation will help teach kids to swim

Resident’s donation honors longtime swim coach

February 15, 2021

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La Plata County Commissioner Church to hold phone-in office hours

La Plata County Commissioner Clyde Church will hold office hours by telephone from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday instead of…

February 15, 2021

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Third wave of snow expected to affect travel Tuesday in Southwest Colorado

Series of storms help boost winter snowpack

February 15, 2021

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An expert panel advises Colorado’s governor on coronavirus

But the group often appears left out of big decisions

February 15, 2021

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Chronic wasting disease found in deer in Southwest Colorado

Parks and Wildlife informs hunters after 2020 testing

February 15, 2021

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Cortez plans public hearing on city providing internet services

Council also votes to waive liquor license fees

February 15, 2021

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Census data for redistricting expected after maps are due

Friday’s announcement is a worst-case scenario for Colorado’s new independent redistricting commissions

February 15, 2021

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Durango local finds new strength after near-fatal crash

‘Maybe I can help someone’

February 15, 2021

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Southwest Colorado livestock meeting addresses grazing, wolves

Boebert joins ranchers in opposing plan to reintroduce predator, calls compensation a ‘joke’

February 15, 2021

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La Plata County seeks applicants for boards and commissions

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners is seeking county residents who want to serve in an advisory role…

February 15, 2021

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Southwest Colorado catching up on snowfall

Vallecito receives 18 inches from latest storm

February 14, 2021

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Durango project trumps plan for a play wave on the Animas River

City will instead stabilize river bank to help railroad tracks

February 14, 2021

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Dolores sees first applicant for marijuana store

High costs for safety regulations dissuades other businesses

February 14, 2021

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Republicans: Time to trim governor’s emergency powers

GOP pushing measures to give the Legislature more checks on the governor’s emergency powers

February 14, 2021

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Photo: Who are those unmasked people?

Readers have asked for the identities of the people at the groundbreaking ceremony for the old Durango Chamber of Commerce…

February 14, 2021

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Gov. Jared Polis calls his billion-dollar coronavirus bill a stimulus plan

Governor wants to jump-start Colorado’s economy

February 14, 2021

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USA Today: When you visit Colorado, make sure to catch Durango

10-day road trip features extra Southwest adventures

February 14, 2021

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City wants input on recreation at Lake Nighthorse

How can everyone share the fun?

February 14, 2021

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Winter storm warning issued for Animas River Basin beginning Saturday

Wolf Creek Pass to close Sunday morning

February 13, 2021

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Durango School District 9-R staff members get their first COVID-19 vaccine

Clinics were held at Escalante Middle School and Durango High School on Saturday

February 13, 2021

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CNN features Native American dancers with ties to Southern Ute tribe

Two-spirit couple redefine traditional couples dance

February 13, 2021

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Colorado’s senators vote to impeach Donald Trump, but the former president is still acquitted

John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet voted with 55 other senators to convict Trump

February 13, 2021

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 108

About 140 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about a new type of vehicle…

February 13, 2021