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Photo: Fish kebab

A blue heron uses its beak to spear a largemouth bass for a morning meal while walking the shoreline June…

June 15, 2023

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City of Durango seeks public input on creating Indigenous land acknowledgment

group says setting policy is step toward broader Native history awareness, inclusivity

June 14, 2023

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Drone show, other events planned for Independence Day weekend in Durango

aims for bigger and better July 4 celebrations through community partnerships

June 13, 2023

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Durango woman drowns while rafting Upper Animas River

identified as a Mild to Wild raft guide

June 13, 2023

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Snowdown board member retires, remembers 30 years of wild tradition

Ochsenreiter steps away, but promises to stay involved

June 13, 2023

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From hillside to homes: A ‘comforting’ shift from homelessness to housing

A federal Section 8 housing voucher is helping La Plata County residents find a new start

June 12, 2023

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Durango police say certain crimes are up this spring. Here’s how they are responding

spots, honeypots and hostile infrastructure described in report to City Council

June 11, 2023

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Group seeks to acquire La Paloma building in South Durango

Members want to transform the location into a community center and safe haven for people of color

June 11, 2023

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Democratic candidate Adam Frisch meets with residents on listening tour through CD3

Challenger reaffirms priorities while criticizing U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert

June 10, 2023

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Photos: Going Green

Don Spangler signs a petition as Jim Brooke waits his turn on Saturday as Talya O’Neil, 15, with the Durango…

June 10, 2023

Business

Durango company brings creativity to accessory dwelling unit market

LLC uses shipping containers for housing

June 10, 2023

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David Luschen wins La Plata Electric Association District 4 race

amendment handily approved by members with 3,973 votes in favor

June 9, 2023

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How should unused lodgers tax dollars be spent on Durango tourism efforts?

departments and Visit Durango request funding for EV chargers, transportation signage and destination management

June 8, 2023

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Do swollen rivers help or hurt Durango rafting companies?

customers are incentivized by high flows, while others are deterred

June 7, 2023

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Photo: A wee bit more added to Lake Nighthorse’s Wibit

Swimmers make their way back to shore on Tuesday from the lifeguard tower that is one of the new features…

June 6, 2023

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Family and friends remember Toh-Atin’s Mary Jane Clark

Durango resident loved skiing, playing bridge and learning about other people

June 6, 2023

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Freestyle kayakers show off skills in River Days competition

Brother and sister take home first-place prizes in two events

June 5, 2023

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Former Durango couple are changing lives in Ugandan orphanage

Facility for special needs children houses 49 kids, reunites 14 with their families

June 4, 2023

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SOIL lab and community garden reenters fundraising mode after ribbon-cutting celebration Saturday

beside Riverview Elementary serves as learning space for students, growing place for visitors

June 3, 2023

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Photo: Celebrating Animas River Days

A kayak sits on the pedestal at the site of the former Arc of History sculpture at the intersection of…

June 2, 2023

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Durango police investigating death of homeless man found near X-rock

52-year-old was living in an illegal camp obscured by trees near north Main Avenue

June 2, 2023

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Trimble Lane river access would be a boon to recreation, environmental sustainability

access points would ease pressure on existing Animas River put-ins

June 2, 2023

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Flying dinosaur exhibit lands at Powerhouse Science Center in Durango

Visitors will learn about behavior and eating habitats of pterosaurs

June 2, 2023

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Over 250 nonprofits signed up for Rural Philanthropy Days next week in Southwest Colorado

Conference aims to connect local organizations with Front Range donors

June 1, 2023