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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

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U.S. senator nominates health director for outstanding service award

Liane Jollon lauded for leadership during pandemic response

November 17, 2020

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‘We don’t stop for the police’: Law enforcement track suspect near Norwood

Couple flee into snowy mountains after ditching stolen vehicle

November 17, 2020

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Purgatory Resort boosts snowmaking operations

New fan guns replacing less efficient equipment

November 17, 2020

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Durango Food Bank to hand out Thanksgiving food boxes

Durango Food Bank will hand out Thanksgiving food boxes to La Plata County residents from 10 a.m. to noon Monday,…

November 16, 2020

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Public feedback advances updates to open records policy

After the initial round of feedback in October, the city Clerk’s Office has created an updated draft of the city’s…

November 16, 2020

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Ignacio School Board announces changes to district schedule

The Ignacio School Board has announced these changes to its district schedule: Nov. 23 and Nov. 24 will be professional…

November 16, 2020

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Man suspected of attempted murder for strangling woman

Gabriel Manuel Padilla threatened, assaulted victim, police say

November 16, 2020

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State awards $3.6 million for learning collaborative in SW Colorado

Money will help students interested in building trades, environmental science

November 16, 2020

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New Mexico women cited with DUI in crash near Bayfield

Driver of Chevy sedan drifted into oncoming traffic, troopers say

November 16, 2020

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COVID-19 community testing site to move to La Plata County Fairgrounds with updated hours

To address increased community demand for COVID-19 testing, the San Juan Basin Public Health Community Testing Site moved to the…

November 16, 2020

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Animas Surgical Hospital to host foot, knee and ankle seminar

Animas Surgical Hospital will hold a free online foot, knee and ankle seminar for active adults from 6 to 7…

November 16, 2020

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Love’s Travel Stop to replace M&M truck stop

Abandoned site proposed for demolition: ‘It’s been an eyesore for years’

November 16, 2020

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After 44 years, Butch Knowlton retires from La Plata County

Search and rescue director helped countless people through emergencies

November 16, 2020

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For Montezuma County Patriots, the presidential race isn’t over

Saturday Freedom Rides continue on Main Street

November 16, 2020

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Homeless man found last week died of hypothermia, coroner says

Memorial will be held this week for Dean Allen Littrell

November 16, 2020

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Missing Indiana man found dead west of Silverton

No foul play suspected, sheriff says

November 16, 2020

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Durango school board to seek public input on hiring of new superintendent

Survey will likely help in identifying appropriate candidates

November 16, 2020

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Reader Q&A: Is this a ‘second wave’? Has COVID-19 mutated? What have we learned in 8 months?

A spike in cases has residents asking new questions about the coronavirus

November 15, 2020

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San Juan Basin Public Health OK’s Purgatory’s plan to open

Resort plans to welcome first skiers Nov. 21

November 15, 2020

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Are Colorado’s backcountry skiing stashes ‘trade secrets?’

A snowcat outfitter is suing a former guide before book hits shelves

November 15, 2020

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Southern Ute Indian Tribe to hold run-off elections

New candidates take lead over incumbents

November 15, 2020

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Weekly planner for Nov. 16-20

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:…

November 15, 2020

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Trial accusing Durango railroad of starting 416 Fire to take place in Denver

D&SNG attorneys pushed to have hearings held locally

November 15, 2020