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Equity and inclusion complaints submitted against Durango School District

Nonprofit alleges discrimination against white students, parents and employees

August 21, 2025

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Photos: Chapman Hill runoff

Five drains are being installed at the base of Chapman Hill Ski Area on Thursday that will catch snowmelt and…

August 21, 2025

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Polis appoints Archuleta County judge to 6th Judicial District Court

Justin Fay will take bench Oct. 1

August 21, 2025

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Firefighters tame western spread of Stoner Mesa Fire; spot fires persist

Fire reported as 27% contained at size of 9,872 acres

August 21, 2025

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Authorities say 6 people have been found dead at a Colorado dairy

KEENESBURG, Colo. (AP) — Authorities say 6 people have been found dead at a Colorado dairy.

August 21, 2025

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Rapids sign US national team midfielder Paxten Aaronson from Eintracht Frankfurt on 5-year deal

FILE – United States' Paxten Aaronson plays the ball during the men's Group A soccer match between New Zealand and…

August 21, 2025

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Durango pickleball tournament to benefit local dementia nonprofit

Last year’s event raised $15,000 for La Plata County Search and Rescue

August 21, 2025

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Uganda agrees deal with US to take deported migrants if they don’t have criminal records

FILE -People wade into the waters of Lake Victoria, the world's second-largest freshwater lake, Nov. 25, 2024, in Entebbe, Uganda.…

August 21, 2025

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Aging U.S. railroad bridges are self-inspected and their findings are kept secret

FILE – A derailed freight train burns on a bridge spanning Tempe Town Lake, July 29, 2020, in Tempe, Ariz.…

August 21, 2025

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James Dobson, whose conservative Christian ministry Focus on the Family long fought abortion and gay rights, has died

COLORADO SPRINGS, Co. (AP) — James Dobson, whose conservative Christian ministry Focus on the Family long fought abortion and gay…

August 21, 2025

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Sony raises the price of the Playstation 5 in the US

NEW YORK (AP) — Sony has raised the price of its PlayStation 5 consoles being sold in the United States…

August 21, 2025

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Community Foundation launches workshops to help nonprofits weather uncertainty

Local organizations face funding cuts, administrative changes and shifting donor trends

August 21, 2025

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The Blotter, Aug. 15-18

Durango Police Department Friday 5:45 p.m. A woman was caught shoplifting at the Walmart Supercenter on South Camino del Rio.…

August 21, 2025

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‘South Park’ targets federal takeover of DC police in latest episode

FILE – "South Park" creators Matt Stone, left, and Trey Parker speak at Ubisoft's E3 2015 Conference at the Orpheum…

August 20, 2025

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Colorado Bureau of Investigation agents to use Montezuma County shooting range

Commissioners vote on a contract for range run by Sheriff’s Office

August 20, 2025

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Residents on County Road 38 west of Stoner Mesa Fire asked to prepare for evacuation

Western edge of 9,400-acre fire increases with a spot fire jumping over Stoner Mesa Trail

August 20, 2025

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Man’s body found on side of road northeast of Durango

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office releases few details

August 20, 2025

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What to know about the Menendez brothers’ parole hearings

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lyle and Erik Menendez are scheduled to face separate parole hearings beginning Thursday in California and…

August 20, 2025

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Avalanche add depth at forward by signing Victor Olofsson to a 1-year deal

FILE – Vegas Golden Knights right wing Victor Olofsson shoots against Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood in a shootout in…

August 20, 2025

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US-led coalition captures a senior Islamic State member in Syria

BEIRUT (AP) — A U.S.-led coalition captured a senior member of the Islamic State group in northwest Syria on Wednesday,…

August 20, 2025

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From summer to studying: school is back in session

Needham Elementary students share favorite part of summer, returning to the classroom

August 20, 2025

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A sign of the times: La Plata County residents thank firefighters for saving homes

172 Fire might be smaller than others, ‘but it was big to us’

August 19, 2025

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Highway closures to occur between Durango and Silverton at the end of this month

Section of road will be closed from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for several days

August 19, 2025

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Photos: Hot bear

A bear in a tree pants in the hot afternoon heat on Aug. 13, as it looks for more shade…

August 19, 2025