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What should it mean to be a graduate of Durango School District 9-R?

Community members can weigh in on what traits students should possess when entering the workplace

March 29, 2022

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Durango Youth Wrestling Tournament

wrestlers from the Four Corners hit the mat

March 26, 2022

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Proposed development at Boker Lumber site subject of Monday public hearing

Planning documents say Durango residents’ concerns to be addressed

March 26, 2022

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Manna opens resource and navigation center in Durango

Facility will support nonprofit’s expansion of services and its new model of empowerment

March 25, 2022

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Local First announces $535,000 support for Westside Mobile Home Park

Residents and community groups have raised thousands to support a second offer for the Durango property

March 24, 2022

Health

Doctors see surge in patients seeking routine care as pandemic shifts

Preventive medicine, crucial to long-term health, lagged with presence of COVID-19

March 24, 2022

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Photos: Painting sunflowers for the people of Ukraine

Silvia Bedwell paints sunflowers, the national flower of Ukraine, on a window at the Strater Hotel on Wednesday for a…

March 24, 2022

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Photo: Signs of spring in Durango

Spring officially began Sunday and crocus flowers are popping up in Durango, like these on East Second Avenue on Tuesday.…

March 23, 2022

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Bump-outs are back in Durango

started as a means of keeping businesses open during the pandemic has become a seasonal trend

March 21, 2022

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Durango railroad operator poised to operate Old Tucson site

Western-themed attraction has served as a film set

March 20, 2022

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Durango City Council lowers residential, commercial water rates

Residents projected to save average of $5.81 on monthly water bills for the next year

March 19, 2022

Sports

Durango lacrosse takes some momentum into break

down Montrose, 13-6

March 19, 2022

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Offer for Westside Mobile Home Park rejected

received a more favorable bid; residents rally to submit a second proposal

March 19, 2022

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La Plata Electric Association cancels director elections

Candidates in all four districts ran unopposed

March 18, 2022

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Need a drill, saw or sewing machine? Check out the Durango Tool Library

a monthly membership fee, artisans can rent equipment to help with projects

March 18, 2022

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Republican challenger Shelli Shaw to run for House District 59

Candidate highlights education, crime among policy priorities

March 18, 2022

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Photos: Sidewalk art beautifies Seventh Street

Ronald Matson creates sidewalk art on Wednesday on east Seventh Street using chalk. “I’ve done it a few times and…

March 17, 2022

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La Plata County approves loan for Westside Mobile Home Park

$1.5 million in financing will help residents to purchase the park

March 17, 2022

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Durango airport terminal project expected to break ground in spring 2023

Short- and long-term airport plans on display at Durango City Hall during open house

March 17, 2022

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Drought amplifies beetle damage to Colorado’s forests

Forest Service report highlights trees’ fragility as insects spread

March 17, 2022

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Durango City Council approves urban renewal area on north Main Avenue

10 of 22 planned townhomes to be permanent workforce housing units

March 16, 2022

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CPW offers $1 million in grants to reduce human-bear conflicts

Governments, tribes, businesses and individuals eligible for awards of $50,000 to $500,000 for projects

March 16, 2022

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Government projects confront rising costs, mounting delays

and city face challenges from inflation and labor and supply chain disruptions

March 16, 2022

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Durango tops Santa Clara, Calif., in Round 1 of Strongest Town Contest

faces White Salmon, Wash., in second round

March 15, 2022