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Reservations required for recreation center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink

As of Friday, community members need to make reservations to use the Durango Community Recreation Center. This is to comply…

November 20, 2020

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Animas Museum Holiday Store moves online

Even though the Animas Museum is closed because of pandemic protocols, the Museum Store is moving online. The store offers…

November 20, 2020

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Bayfield family faces tic syndrome, stigma head-on

Affliction turns 10-year-old’s life upside down in 48 hours

November 20, 2020

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Colorado’s special legislative session on coronavirus relief set to begin Nov. 30

Polis: ‘We are living in a moment of unprecedented urgency’

November 20, 2020

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Report recognizes Durango as gold medal winner for recycling

The annual State of Recycling and Composting Colorado Report recognized Durango and Aspen for having the highest 2019 recycling rates…

November 19, 2020

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Pine River Valley gears up for ‘Level Red’

New COVID-19 restrictions force Bayfield, Ignacio to pivot

November 19, 2020

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 97

About 130 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about a Durango company closing its…

November 19, 2020

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Four new outbreaks reported in La Plata County restaurants, workplaces

State and local health departments aware of 11 active cases

November 19, 2020

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Armed robbery suspect hits another Durango gas station

Speedway robbed at gunpoint; man becoming more aggressive, police say

November 19, 2020

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Photo: Fairgrounds COVID-19 testing site can serve up to 250 people a day

Staff members with San Juan Basin Public Health and the La Plata County Emergency Operations Center close down the new…

November 19, 2020

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La Plata County man suspected of felony menacing, hate crime

Police say Brian Russell McKinsey threatened Mexican man in road-rage incident

November 19, 2020

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SJBPH to host COVID-19 community testing event Friday in Bayfield

San Juan Basin Public Health and Upper Pine River Fire Protection District will provide free community drive-thru COVID-19 testing from…

November 19, 2020

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DUI enforcement efforts ramp up for the holiday season

Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies statewide will unite for the Thanksgiving week high-visibility…

November 19, 2020

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With COVID cases rising, Bayfield businesses wonder how best to spend relief funds

Town distributes $58,000 from CARES Act to help with pandemic recovery

November 19, 2020

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Durango school board keeps hands off controversial-topics policy

Students say they see no problem in way hot subjects are taught

November 19, 2020

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Former Durango police officer receives diversion agreement in domestic violence case

Justin Moore enters treatment as part of deal with district attorney

November 18, 2020

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Driver who struck two pedestrians on 32nd Street identified, charged

Police say Luke Prince, 28, failed to see people in crosswalk

November 18, 2020

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Police say man accused of sexual assault may have used date rape drug

Police say incident happened in August

November 18, 2020

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Durango school board member resigns

Shere Byrd’s seat likely will be filled in January

November 18, 2020

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Foundation awards $329,000 to health-focused nonprofits in Southwest Colorado

Rocky Mountain Health Foundation awarded $329,000 to health-focused nonprofit organizations that address physical and mental health, basic needs and COVID-19…

November 18, 2020

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Durango City Council wrestles with how to enforce pandemic health orders

Councilors back away from mandatory mask zone

November 18, 2020

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Homeless community pays tribute to Durango man with ‘traveling heart’

Friends, family remember Dean Allen Littrell as generous

November 18, 2020

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Takeout-only to return; beginning Friday, in-person dining is out in La Plata County

Restaurants, gyms: New limits will make it tough to keep doors open

November 18, 2020

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With COVID-19 cases spiking, La Plata County to enter ‘Level Red’ regulations Friday

Restaurants limited to takeout, gyms reduced to 10% capacity, social gatherings restricted

November 18, 2020