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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 75

About 80 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about a rare visit from an animal, with 95% of respondents correctly answering, “Moose....

DATE: Jun 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado’s legislature heats up, with spate of controversial bills

Term was supposed to be subdued, but things turned wild this week

DATE: Jun 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Westerners used to wear masks

Because of the coronavirus, we are now asked to wear masks while working and shopping downtown. Westerners used to wear masks a century ago, so the fashion has come back around. Butch Cassid...

DATE: Jun 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

As business trickles back, hotels compete on cleanliness

Marriott, Hilton and other big hotel companies are used to competing on price or perks. Now they are competing on cleanliness. From masked clerks at the front desk to shuttered bu...

DATE: Jun 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Travel

‘Holy grail’ conservation bill advances in U.S. Senate

New funding would drastically reduce maintenance backlog in national parks

DATE: Jun 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Challenge accepted: Durango’s Lauren Milliet ready for big stage in NWSL return

Second-year NWSL pro from Durango sees personal growth, ready for more minutes

DATE: Jun 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

BLM issues lease for coal mine expansion in La Plata County

Federal agency accepts company’s $3.4 million bid

DATE: Jun 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

New look, and driving experience, for Durango’s Main Avenue

‘Bump-outs’ expand retail, dining options, but add traffic congestion

DATE: Jun 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado ethics panel orders John Hickenlooper to pay $2,750 for two violations

Former governor violated state’s gift ban, skipped ethics hearing

DATE: Jun 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango family displaced after apartment fire

Fire marshal says sprinkler extinguished potentially destructive blaze

DATE: Jun 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Primary ballots arrive in La Plata County mailboxes

County clerk says mail-in safest, easiest way to vote

DATE: Jun 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez cancels Fourth of July fireworks

Annual event is ‘another victim of COVID-19,’ city manager says

DATE: Jun 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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