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Durango woman who crashed into Main Avenue bump-out pleads guilty to DUI

Wilmot faces up to 45 days in jail

February 23, 2021

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From India to Durango, FLC professor seeks to understand, help others

Dutta started teaching at FLC in 2019

February 22, 2021

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A legacy of new dreams: Director of Bridge shelter in Cortez to retire

Knutson led mission for new facility, expanded services

February 21, 2021

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Ute Mountain Ute elder Thomas House Sr. dies at age 96

passed on traditional values

February 21, 2021

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Montezuma County Fairgrounds upgrades commercial kitchen

Commercial facility is available for rent

February 21, 2021

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Recent snowstorms lower severity of drought in Southwest Colorado

winter a hopeful sign for Southwest Colorado

February 21, 2021

Business

Durango’s East Second Avenue hotel project still lives

Construction on dual-branded project should resume in spring

February 21, 2021

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Grants up to $3,000 available for 2021 bump-outs in downtown Durango

Temporary outdoor dining and retail patios can stay up through Nov. 1

February 20, 2021

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New La Plata County judge places emphasis on rehabilitation, not prison

in criminal justice world fear new style increases risk to community

February 20, 2021

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San Juan Basin Public Health working with state to provide COVID-19 targeted testing

strives to reach disadvantaged, underserved communities

February 20, 2021

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Community Foundation grants hit nearly $4 million in 2020

disbursed to numerous groups across Southwest Colorado

February 20, 2021

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Seventh Democrat announces bid to unseat Lauren Boebert

Rep. Donald Valdez felt compelled to run: ‘I can’t sit here and not engage’

February 20, 2021

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What’s the plan to vaccinate La Plata County’s unhoused?

preferential treatment given to homeless, but service providers can get shots

February 19, 2021

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The Juniper School hires new leader

Werline currently serving as assistant principal in Aurora

February 19, 2021

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Main lift at Purgatory Resort resumes service after chair-spacing problem

area worked with six-pack’s maker to resolve problem, which began Monday

February 17, 2021

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Durango School District superintendent search down to 10 candidates

makes selections from final applicant pool of 26

February 17, 2021

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Durango Transit contemplates funding as shortfall looms

Service is a ‘lifeline’ for some residents

February 17, 2021

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Durango tackles black market marijuana with state grant

Cannabis taxes support local enforcement

February 17, 2021

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Gov. Jared Polis seeks a big, fast coronavirus stimulus package

lawmakers worry about details

February 16, 2021

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Skiers catch video of massive avalanche near Red Mountain Pass

triggered avalanche from a distance

February 15, 2021

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$10,000 donation will help teach kids to swim

Resident’s donation honors longtime swim coach

February 15, 2021

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Third wave of snow expected to affect travel Tuesday in Southwest Colorado

of storms help boost winter snowpack

February 15, 2021

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An expert panel advises Colorado’s governor on coronavirus

the group often appears left out of big decisions

February 15, 2021

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Census data for redistricting expected after maps are due

Friday’s announcement is a worst-case scenario for Colorado’s new independent redistricting commissions

February 15, 2021