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Bureau of Land Management restores significant water right north of Silverton

Mineral Point Ditch once diverted 11 cubic feet per second from Animas River

April 29, 2025

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Three Bayfield superintendent finalists meet with residents

Candidates bring decades of education experience, close ties to La Plata County

April 29, 2025

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Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman’s wife, died from hantavirus, autopsy confirms

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Betsy Arakawa, the concert pianist who was married to actor Gene Hackman, died from hantavirus…

April 29, 2025

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Chinese authorities say 22 people killed, 3 injured in restaurant fire in northern city of Liaoyang

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, workers build a scaffolding around the site of a restaurant fire in…

April 29, 2025

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Want to complain about a Durango parking ticket? Tracy Shauinger will hear you out

City employee has 14 years experience with transportation department

April 29, 2025

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Liberals won the election in Canada. Here’s what to know and what comes next

Elections Canada signage is seen as voters arrive at a polling station on Election Day in Halifax, Canada, Monday, April…

April 29, 2025

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What to know about the car ramming attack at a Vancouver street festival

Liberal Leader Mark Carney takes a moment after lighting a candle at a memorial for victims after a vehicle drove…

April 28, 2025

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Mild winter cost Durango a third of its snowplowing budget

City hauled 310 loads of snow in 2024-25, down from 1,000 the previous winter

April 28, 2025

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Braves bring back right-hander Ian Anderson and outfielder Eddie Rosario

DENVER (AP) — Ian Anderson, the winning pitcher in Game 3 of the 2021 World Series, rejoined the Atlanta Braves…

April 28, 2025

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Valuation notices headed to La Plata County property owners

Single-family home values rose 20%, on average, assessor says

April 28, 2025

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Florida boat collision leaves 1 dead, at least a dozen injured

This image provided by Mike Boylan shows authorities at the scene of a boat crash that involved a public ferry…

April 28, 2025

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Trump says Columbus Day will now just be Columbus Day

President won’t recognize Indigenous Peoples Day

April 28, 2025

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‘I lost an entire career after being assaulted’

For $125,000, Los Pinos Fire Protection District settles wrongful termination lawsuit with firefighter

April 28, 2025

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Suspect arrested in Homeland Security Secretary Noem’s purse theft

FILE – Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks during a news conference at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters, April…

April 27, 2025

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Israel says it has intercepted a missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels

JERUSALEM (AP) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched a missile early Sunday toward Israel, which the Israeli military said it shot…

April 27, 2025

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La Plata Electric Association CEO navigates skepticism at Oxford Grange meeting

Chris Hansen fielded curiosity, frustration and some anger at Farm Bureau event

April 27, 2025

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Colorado gubernatorial candidate stands up to Trump administration

State Attorney General Phil Weiser says federal law enforcement must be held accountable

April 26, 2025

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Los Angeles police release video of armed confrontation that wounded author, wife of Weezer bassist

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police have released video from the shooting of author Jillian Lauren, the wife of…

April 26, 2025

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Denver’s Westbrook ruled out for Game 4 against Clippers with left foot inflammation

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, right, looks to pass the ball as Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, left, defends…

April 26, 2025

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Shedeur Sanders selected by Browns in fifth round of NFL draft, ending long wait for Deion Sanders’ son

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Shedeur Sanders selected by Browns in fifth round of NFL draft, ending long wait for…

April 26, 2025

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Photos/video: Galloping along

The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

April 26, 2025

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A letter written onboard the Titanic before it sank sells for almost $400,000 at auction

LONDON (AP) — A lettercard penned by one of the Titanic’s most well-known survivors from onboard the ship, days before…

April 26, 2025

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Fire board election sparks debate over budget, transparency in western La Plata County

Six candidates vie for three open seats; voting to be held May 6

April 26, 2025

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Spencer Steer’s 2-run HR helps Reds beat Rockies

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland works against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning of a baseball game Friday,…

April 25, 2025