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Do apolitical policies at Durango School District stifle racial justice movements?

Do apolitical policies at Durango School District stifle racial justice movements?

members to review ‘controversial materials’ guidelines

October 29, 2020

A new voter turnout record in La Plata County?

A new voter turnout record in La Plata County?

of ballots has county clerk estimating participation at 80%

October 28, 2020

Durango High School graduates return home to offer naturopathic medicine

Durango High School graduates return home to offer naturopathic medicine

cheerleaders took separate paths and wound up together again

October 27, 2020

Durango firefighter retires after 50 years of service

Durango firefighter retires after 50 years of service

Rieke says he would do it all again given the chance

October 26, 2020

Helping crime victims helps the bottom line

Helping crime victims helps the bottom line

Software from VSTracking simplifies victim service advocates’ lives

October 25, 2020

Woolverton injured, but No. 2 Durango rolls to big win at Pueblo County

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Woolverton injured, but No. 2 Durango rolls to big win at Pueblo County

await news on injury to star quarterback after 2-0 start

October 24, 2020

Why so many homebuyers are picking Durango

Why so many homebuyers are picking Durango

Outdoor wonderland, COVID-19 draw new residents, spur home sales

October 24, 2020

Halloween will look different this year, but here’s how to celebrate safely

Halloween will look different this year, but here’s how to celebrate safely

department encourages people to get creative with old traditions

October 23, 2020

Access expands to nasal spray that reverses opioid overdoses

Access expands to nasal spray that reverses opioid overdoses

provides take-home Naloxone kits to those at high risk

October 22, 2020

AidtoAll online giving website shows promise

AidtoAll online giving website shows promise

$62,000 distributed to 250 people

October 21, 2020

Hot air balloon pilot is grounded in his happiness

Hot air balloon pilot is grounded in his happiness

Lenberg no longer flies after suffering heart attack mid-flight

October 19, 2020

Local loan program helps small businesses in Southwest Colorado overcome COVID-19

Local loan program helps small businesses in Southwest Colorado overcome COVID-19

Response and Recovery Fund provides low-cost, emergency capital

October 18, 2020

No. 3 Durango explodes in near-perfect rout of Mitchell

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No. 3 Durango explodes in near-perfect rout of Mitchell

Woolverton has 6 TDs; defense gets 4 interceptions

October 18, 2020

After 45 years, have race relations improved in Farmington?

After 45 years, have race relations improved in Farmington?

community leader says town has moved from ‘D’ to ‘B minus’

October 17, 2020

Health officials turn up heat on Durango yogurt shop

Health officials turn up heat on Durango yogurt shop

That faces possible penalties for offering discounts to non-mask wearing customers

October 16, 2020

La Plata County targets gun range contamination

La Plata County targets gun range contamination

2021 budget proposes $2.5 million to remove lead

October 15, 2020

In a win-win, student teachers tutor Ute Mountain Ute children

In a win-win, student teachers tutor Ute Mountain Ute children

COVID-19, digital divide harm academic progress in rural Colorado

October 14, 2020

Durango teachers may gain two planning days

Durango teachers may gain two planning days

Kindergarten through sixth grade students would be offered activities at schools

October 14, 2020

Durango School District 9-R finds policy violations in climate change rally that turned nasty

Durango School District 9-R finds policy violations in climate change rally that turned nasty

of school property, distribution of flyers deemed improper

October 13, 2020

Albertsons, Safeway offer COVID-19 tests

Albertsons, Safeway offer COVID-19 tests

into test tube, mail to lab, find out if you have an active infection

October 13, 2020

Durango railroad names its first female conductor

Durango railroad names its first female conductor

Thompson earned her way to top position on trains

October 12, 2020

Journey from Moldova to Durango leads Lana Spinu to open consignment shop

Journey from Moldova to Durango leads Lana Spinu to open consignment shop

Immigrant fulfills dream of business ownership

October 11, 2020

Role reversal: No. 1 Delta storms back to beat Bayfield in second half

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Role reversal: No. 1 Delta storms back to beat Bayfield in second half

Wolverines start strong with four takeaways before Panthers got rolling

October 11, 2020

Fort Lewis College breaks ground on Health Sciences Center

Fort Lewis College breaks ground on Health Sciences Center

$33 million facility will make school a regional leader

October 10, 2020