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City of Durango hosts clothing drive in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The city of Durango is hosting a clothing drive in honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, a national…

January 6, 2021

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Will La Plata County start tracking COVID-19 in human waste?

State launches wastewater monitoring effort

January 6, 2021

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Durango to provide utility forgiveness program

Businesses, residents struggling during pandemic can qualify for financial relief

January 6, 2021

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COVID-19 restrictions ease in La Plata County

5-Star program has tighter rules but offers hope of 50% capacity for restaurants

January 6, 2021

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Elementary students headed back to Durango schools

On Monday, youngest pupils will return to in-person learning 2 days a week

January 5, 2021

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Mercy’s day care center closed after COVID-19 outbreak

Two staff members tested positive, spokeswoman says

January 5, 2021

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Animas River shatters all-time record low flow based on 109 years of data

1913 record is broken amid prolonged drought

January 5, 2021

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As expected, trial postponed for La Plata County man suspected of killing son

Court had little confidence case could be pulled off amid COVID-19 pandemic

January 5, 2021

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife rescues orphaned cub north of Durango

Bear had injuries to paws, was emaciated

January 5, 2021

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Know the Snow Rando Race returns to Purgatory on Sunday

The second annual Rando Race will take place Sunday at Purgatory Resort.Courtesy of Know the Snow Fund Know the Snow…

January 5, 2021

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City of Durango implements new holiday trash/recycling pickup schedule

The city of Durango has implemented a new holiday trash and recycling collection schedule in 2021. Commercial and residential pickup…

January 5, 2021

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Suspect’s ex-wife: ‘I always knew he’d never be stopped until he murdered a woman’

Ignacio man with history of domestic violence kills wife, police say

January 4, 2021

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Ignacio school board identifies three finalists for superintendent

Final decision on job hire expected next week

January 4, 2021

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Media mogul offers helping hand to Durango Diner

Dave Portnoy helps restaurant endure financial bite of COVID-19

January 4, 2021

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Colorado’s new members of Congress – Hickenlooper and Boebert – are sworn in

New members join Congress at fraught moment

January 4, 2021

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Durango mayor no stranger to crisis

Dean Brookie served as mayor during Gold King Mine spill and now global pandemic

January 4, 2021

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2020 highway fatalities down in Southwest Colorado

State Patrol emphasized patrols on U.S. 160

January 3, 2021

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John Porter leaves legacy of water storage, McPhee Reservoir in Southwest Colorado

He brought the dam to life and was GM for 22 years

January 3, 2021

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Weekly planner for Jan. 4-8

du1-i-syn Information and agendas about local meetings City of Durango: La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield:…

January 3, 2021

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What does Monday’s Level Orange mean for 5-Star restaurant certifications?

State expected to release updated guidelines at beginning of week

January 2, 2021

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Ignacio-area 3-year-old faces second battle with cancer

Extremely rare genetic mutation could be a cause of medical difficulties

January 2, 2021

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Number of suicides in 2020 about average despite coronavirus hardships in La Plata County

Community groups say they anticipated impacts of pandemic, boosted prevention efforts

January 2, 2021

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Durango calls for community input on strategic plan

Plan offers short-, long-term guide for city

January 2, 2021

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2021 should be a shot in the arm

Time will tell if novel coronavirus continues to impact budgets, businesses and court trials

January 2, 2021