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Winter storm causes chaotic commute for some drivers

Chance of snow and rain lasts until Saturday night

December 11, 2020

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Durango businesses jump on city’s COVID-19 relief grants

Almost 150 applicants seek aid money

December 11, 2020

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Forest Service offers tree-cutting reminders

Recreation managers would like to remind permit holders in search of their perfect tree to harvest responsibly. Christmas tree cutting…

December 11, 2020

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Durango Transit offers discounts on passes and parking cards for Noel Nights

The city of Durango is offering discounted transit passes and parking smart cards in celebration of Noel Nights. Cards and…

December 11, 2020

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Gun sales up, but do we need more gun ranges in Southwest Colorado?

Political unrest, presidential election spur purchase of firearms

December 11, 2020

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Over 130 COVID cases, 3 deaths at Durango nursing home

More deaths expected in coming days, health officials say

December 11, 2020

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Durango gives restaurants hand up with reimbursement program

City plans to cover high third-party delivery fees

December 10, 2020

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What impact will Thanksgiving travel have on COVID-19 cases?

Southwest Coloradoans traveled less, health officials say

December 10, 2020

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 100

About 80 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about a local restaurant defying a…

December 10, 2020

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First vaccine doses will go to hospital workers, but won’t stop spread of COVID-19

Initial shipment covers one-third of front-line health care workers

December 10, 2020

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Up to a foot of snow headed for San Juan Mountains

Durango has chance of snow until Saturday night

December 10, 2020

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Chapman Hill Ski Area opens Friday

Chapman Hill Ski Area will open for the season from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Friday. Because of limited snow, only…

December 10, 2020

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Bayfield gears up for holiday celebrations

Lights, gifts and Santa coming to town

December 10, 2020

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Sen. Bennet to host telephone town hall Friday

Sen. Michael Bennet will host a telephone town hall from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday. Coloradans are invited to talk…

December 10, 2020

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Pro bono lawyers team up to help Colorado businesses

Volunteers advocate for individual companies, business interests

December 10, 2020

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Oakley, beloved wolf at sanctuary, dies after surgery

Procedure places financial strain on Wolfwood Rescue after difficult fundraising year

December 10, 2020

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La Plata County celebrates pivotal Southern Ute leader

Leonard C. Burch Day set for Dec. 10

December 10, 2020

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Preliminary injunction issued against CJ’s Diner

Restaurant must abide by public health orders as it seeks to overturn rules

December 10, 2020

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Durango restaurants hit hard with COVID-19 outbreaks, state data show

Of 26 active outbreaks in county; nine are eateries

December 10, 2020

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Wild Horse Saloon may face enforcement after defying public health order

Downtown bar remained open to indoor service Friday and Saturday, police say

December 9, 2020

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Annual Stuff the Truck Toy Drive to be held Saturday

The annual Stuff the Truck Toy Drive will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Walmart in…

December 9, 2020

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Free drive-thru flu clinic to be held in Bayfield

Front-line workers and underinsured get first shot

December 9, 2020

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Durango offers an assist to students struggling with remote learning

9-R sets up instructional rooms to help students cope with online classes

December 9, 2020

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Durango invests in new diversity-focused efforts for 2021

City identifies translation services, affirmative action and ADA upgrades as priorities

December 8, 2020