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Second effort to recall Jared Polis in two years fails

Deadline passes for signatures for Recall Polis 2020

November 14, 2020

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Animas River cleanup finds signs of illegal fishing, increased trash

Garbage includes clothes, tires, a laptop and much more

November 14, 2020

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Three La Plata County residents recognized for lifesaving acts

Woman performs CPR at gym; firefighters rescue man from sewage tank

November 14, 2020

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Cortez restaurant temporarily closes with 12 positive COVID-19 cases

Loungin’ Lizard plans to reopen Thursday

November 14, 2020

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 96

About 125 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about Helitack firefighters, with 88% of…

November 14, 2020

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Lake Nighthorse recreation season sees record visitation

Saturday was last day for public visits

November 14, 2020

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Disease might have spread to wild rabbits in Southwest Colorado

Domestic rabbits test positive in Montezuma County

November 14, 2020

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Fort Lewis College students form pen pal relationships with seniors

Lost art of letter writing a lesson in sociology, while connecting with elders

November 14, 2020

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How will businesses adapt to tougher COVID guidelines in Southwest Colorado?

Gyms, shops and restaurants revert to safer-at-home tactics

November 14, 2020

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Two pedestrians hit by car while crossing 32nd Street

64-year-old man flown to hospital in Grand Junction

November 13, 2020

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Trial for man accused of killing cyclist Ben Sonntag delayed

Prosecutors, defense both raise concerns over COVID-19 pandemic

November 13, 2020

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Durango gas station robbed at gunpoint

Authorities say suspect possibly took off on foot with undisclosed amount of cash

November 13, 2020

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Marsha Porter-Norton wins seat for La Plata County commissioner

Democratic candidate beats challenger Jack Turner by 166 votes

November 13, 2020

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Mark Redwine trial rescheduled, but pandemic remains a concern

Judge: ‘I’m not sure Jan. 25 is a realistic date’

November 13, 2020

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Former Durango finance director pleads guilty to embezzlement

Sentencing set for January

November 13, 2020

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City of Durango adjusts services because of COVID-19

The city of Durango, as a result of La Plata County’s move to Level Orange – High Risk on the…

November 13, 2020

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Click It or Ticket heightened enforcement begins Monday

Starting Monday, the Colorado Department of Transportation, the Colorado State Patrol and 29 local law enforcement agencies throughout the state…

November 13, 2020

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Southwest Colorado sawyer crew cuts down gender stereotypes

Team draws second looks; some wonder who the man is in charge

November 13, 2020

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La Plata County nonprofit, remodeling business become state philanthropy honorees

Power to Act and The Riber Co. among 33 organizations awarded

November 13, 2020

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Durango yogurt shop vandalized; owner puts up sign threatening to shoot

Top That becomes political lightning rod

November 12, 2020

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U.S. Highway 160 crash reported in Bayfield

1 person under investigation for possible intoxication

November 12, 2020

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Photo: Grooming the slopes at Purgatory Resort

Sam Williams, director of mountain operations at Purgatory Resort, drives a snowcat while grooming snow Thursday morning at the ski…

November 12, 2020

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La Plata County has seven active COVID-19 outbreaks at workplaces, restaurants

Health department urges employers to let staff work remotely

November 12, 2020

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Bayfield School District closes schools for in-person instruction

District announces 10 COVID-19 cases, exposures

November 12, 2020