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City of Durango announces modified hours at rec centerâ€™s aquatics area

Because of the local spike in COVID-19 cases, hours at the aquatics area at the Durango Community Recreation Center have…

November 10, 2020

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San Juan Basin Public Health expands COVID-19 community testing hours

To address community demand for COVID-19 testing, San Juan Basin Public Health has expanded Community Testing Site hours of operation…

November 10, 2020

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Worldpay to close Durango office building

250 workers will move to telecommuting from their homes

November 10, 2020

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Increased COVID-19 transmission rates hit La Plata County

Durango schools studying ways to lower exposures

November 10, 2020

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Three Durango restaurants temporarily close after positive COVID-19 cases

Eateries plan to reopen this week

November 9, 2020

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After snow, cold temps to sweep through Southwest Colorado

Four hunters rescued Sunday night in San Juan County

November 9, 2020

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Mistrial declared in Mark Redwine trial

Defense attorneys say staff members report COVID-19 symptoms

November 9, 2020

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Marsha Porter-Norton increases lead for La Plata County commissioner seat

Clerk says race remains too close to call

November 9, 2020

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Public invited to share ideas for the MidTown Redevelopment Area

Durango Renewal Partnership will host an interactive virtual event, Making More of MidTown!, to explore ideas for the future of…

November 9, 2020

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Christmas tree permits available online from the San Juan National Forest

Christmas tree permits will be available to purchase with local vendors and online through It is important to carefully read…

November 9, 2020

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Surprised by her own cancer diagnosis, Durangoan urges women to schedule screenings

Debbie Goodman put off mammograms, then she learned the bad news

November 9, 2020

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Second wave of precipitation expected in Southwest Colorado

Snow is anticipated after midnight on Sunday

November 8, 2020

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Colorado Democrats hold majorities; GOP blunts a second blue wave

Republicans cheer two apparent victories by GOP incumbents

November 8, 2020

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San Juan Basin Public Health holds open enrollment informational presentation

San Juan Basin Public Health will hold a Zoom-based informational presentation on open enrollment for Connect for Health Colorado health…

November 8, 2020

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Computers, internet support offered to K-12 students in Southwest Colorado

PCs for Kids accepting applications

November 8, 2020

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Weekly planner for Nov. 9-13

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 8, 2020

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Los Pinos Fire breathes sigh of relief after elections

Tax increase to provide needed funding

November 8, 2020

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Veterans Day celebrations will go on – just a bit smaller

Local groups plan drive-by parades, flag-raising

November 8, 2020

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Durango’s long-awaited Smart 160 Trail takes step forward

Private land donation gives project a boost

November 7, 2020

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Durango Police Department brings in November with a beard-off

Facial hair fundraiser for Special Olympics

November 7, 2020

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 95

About 140 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about the official opening of a…

November 7, 2020

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Can Durango restaurants survive winter? It may be up to local support

With bump-outs gone and COVID up, eateries will have to get creative

November 7, 2020

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Does Cory Gardner have a future in politics?

Some see a potential 2022 gubernatorial run in his future

November 7, 2020

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Colorado’s 11 ballot measures ended up being a split verdict

Fiscal conservatives grabbed wins, but liberal-leaning measures also made it

November 7, 2020