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In latest outbreak, 12 test positive at Vallecito Baptist Church

Sonic, Pizza Hut and Highway 3 Roadhouse also report cases

December 16, 2020

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Durango School District 9-R commits to protect Buckley Park

Agreement with city begins search for equitable land swap

December 16, 2020

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Peak Health Alliance announces extension of open enrollment deadline

Peak Health Alliance, a locally-run health insurance purchasing alliance operating in seven counties in Western Colorado, has announced the extension…

December 16, 2020

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Lawsuit seeks to close GCC Energy’s King II coal mine

Conservation groups say more thorough water study will show excavation unsafe

December 16, 2020

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Offer ideas to help design new Animas High School

The Animas High School Design Advisory Group and Anderson Mason Dale Architects will hold an online meeting to allow people…

December 16, 2020

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Durango Chamber of Commerce hires new manager

Olyerdu1-i-syn Kim Oyler has been hired to serve as manager at the Durango Chamber of Commerce. She will replace Rita…

December 16, 2020

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It’s holiday meal time at Durango School District 9-R

Escalante Middle prepares 50 meals for families; DHS cafeteria hub for assembling 1,050 food bags

December 16, 2020

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COVID-19 vaccine arrives in La Plata County

First shots to be administered Wednesday

December 16, 2020

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Buzz kill: Burglars mistake hemp for marijuana in Bayfield heist

170 plants valued at about $300,000 worthless for getting high

December 16, 2020

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Woman who crashed onto Park Elementary grounds sentenced

Police say Gabrielle Fultz was drunk at time of incident

December 16, 2020

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Durango man who exposed himself given deferred sentence

If Kyle McCaw completes two years of probation, charges may be dropped

December 15, 2020

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Wife of Durango school superintendent suffers hip injury in crash

Olga, Dan Snowberger involved in eerily similar multiple-vehicle pileup in 2018

December 15, 2020

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New marijuana dispensary coming to Colorado-New Mexico line

Some people concerned business is targeting out-of-state residents

December 15, 2020

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No COVID-19 tests Wednesday in Bayfield

COVID-19 testing normally held at the Upper Pine River Fire Protection District Administration Building in Bayfield will not be held…

December 15, 2020

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City of Durango to host business relief forum Thursday

Durango City Council and community leaders will host an online forum to hear from businesses and nonprofits affected by the…

December 15, 2020

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Budget hawk questions Durango School District 9-R bond issuance

District should be up front with techniques that will raise more than $90 million, resident says

December 15, 2020

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Durango Police Department cadet, wife receive help after home fire

One Hundred Club delivers $5,000 check; fellow officer takes couple in

December 14, 2020

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Top That co-owner charged on suspicion of intimidation, police say

Ryan Bartholomew says he has been harassed for weeks

December 14, 2020

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Number of cases, deaths climb at Durango nursing home

Nearly all residents have tested positive, health officials say

December 14, 2020

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Outbreak at community corrections center in Durango worsens

Hilltop House has 31 cases, one death

December 14, 2020

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Hesperus Ski Area delays opening

First day was slated for Friday

December 14, 2020

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Fire threatened entire Dolores sawmill, owner says

Firefighters from SW Colorado battle blaze in frigid, windy weather

December 14, 2020

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Dump Hunger Food Drive will be held Friday, Saturday

Durango Food Bank, C&J Gravel Products and Ska Brewing Co. will host the third annual Dump Hunger Food Drive from…

December 14, 2020

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Summit Church to give away free Christmas boxes

Summit Church will host a free Christmas box giveaway from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday at the church,…

December 14, 2020