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After a quarter of a century, Methodist Thrift Shop manager departs

Lori Brouner finds friendship, camaraderie with store’s employees and customers

December 23, 2020

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Moderna vaccine arrives in La Plata County

Health care workers, long-term care staff members and residents prioritized for vaccinations

December 23, 2020

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Five new COVID-19 outbreaks reported in Montezuma County

City of Cortez, nursing home and grocery store see cases

December 23, 2020

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Bayfield High School COVID-19 outbreak will not deter in-person learning, superintendent says

District’s choice to open schools draws concerns

December 23, 2020

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Colorado lawmakers ask Trump for wildfire disaster declaration

Federal assistance would help Colorado recover from record-setting season

December 23, 2020

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Ignacio takes steps toward housing development

Town considers plans for new apartments, townhomes

December 23, 2020

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Bad actors prompt road closure, increased security on Smelter Mountain

‘People are destructive, and everyone is tired of it now’

December 23, 2020

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Durango eighth graders bake for shelter residents

Cookies form the heart of their ‘Care Packages’

December 23, 2020

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With danger high, Colorado avalanche center increases messaging

An unprecedented push to get skiers’ eyes on forecasts

December 22, 2020

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CJ’s Diner wants lawsuit thrown out, says regulations are unconstitutional

Restaurant defied public health orders by offering indoor dining

December 22, 2020

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Christ The King Lutheran Church to host Christmas Eve service

Christ The King Lutheran Church will host an online Christmas Eve service at 5 and 7 p.m. Thursday via the…

December 22, 2020

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Eviction levels could be ‘catastrophic’ in Durango if freeze is not extended

United Way rental assistance almost doubles this year

December 22, 2020

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Southwest Memorial reaches full capacity; COVID-19 cases continue to rise

Plan in place, but staffing may be a challenge

December 22, 2020

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COVID-19 death toll rises to 18 at Durango nursing home

Outbreak at Four Corners Health Care Center first reported Nov. 23

December 21, 2020

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Durango firefighters quickly contain basement fire

Investigator looking into cause of East Fourth Avenue blaze

December 21, 2020

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Durango backcountry skiers who died were experienced, knowledgeable

Snowpack conditions presented risks not seen in years

December 21, 2020

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Habitat for Humanity workforce housing approved as Enterprise Zone Contribution Project

Habitat for Humanity of La Plata Countyâ€™s workforce housing project was approved as an Enterprise Zone Contribution Project by the…

December 21, 2020

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Alano Club to remain open during holidays

The Animas Alano Club will remain open during the holidays for meetings. There will be no potlucks or meetings around…

December 21, 2020

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Fort Lewis College featured in premiere of new Amazon Prime show

Fort Lewis College was chosen to premiere a new Amazon Prime series that features videos of college campus tours. “The…

December 21, 2020

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Aspen Wall Wood fire continues to burn and smoke

Fire at sawmill started in decades-old waste pile

December 21, 2020

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Who should go next for the coronavirus vaccine?

A possible answer has been in Boulder all along

December 21, 2020

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Free community COVID-19 testing available at fairgrounds and in Bayfield

Free COVID-19 tests are being offered at the La Plata County Fairgrounds and at the Upper Pine Fire Protection District…

December 21, 2020

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City of Durango seeks comments on 30th Street Connect Project

The city of Durango invites the public to review the preliminary design alternatives and provide feedback and comments concerning the…

December 21, 2020

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During dark winter, Fords enjoy sharing holiday lights with Durango

Kevin and Patsy have been decorating for 30 years, and it keeps getting bigger

December 21, 2020