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ColoradoCare taxes would extend beyond payroll levies

Investment, real estate, some business income would be hit

October 2, 2016

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Survey this week will impact traffic in downtown Durango

Drivers should be prepared for flaggers, delays

October 1, 2016

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Arc of History rock will be auctioned online

Sculpture’s metal base will be sold to salvage company

September 30, 2016

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Former hospital CEO examines health care policies

‘We’re just spending and spending and spending’

September 28, 2016

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Jury finds man guilty in 2007 sex assault, death

Nakai could spend rest of life in prison

September 28, 2016

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Mountain Bike Specialists tops in the nation

Ed Zink, co-owner of Mountain Bike Specialists, displays the store’s trophy for winning Best Mountain Bike Shop in the United…

September 27, 2016

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Fort Lewis College enrollment down 3.3 percent

raised admission standards in preparation for 2019 mandatory increase

September 25, 2016

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Man in fatal crash was a Gold Star father

Ignacio man cited with careless driving causing death

September 24, 2016

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Snow makes Coal Bank, Molas passes slick

The snow started flying about 11:30 a.m. in Silverton, 9,308 feet in elevation. Dan Bender, spokesman with the La Plata…

September 23, 2016

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Deer ‘acting strangely’ tests negative for chronic wasting disease

Unclear why euthanized deer was displaying unusual behavior

September 22, 2016

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District 9-R’s departure could kill 14 to 16 San Juan BOCES jobs

Durango school district may hire some who lose their spots

September 21, 2016

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Lawmakers preparing to trim state services

Lackluster economy forces tough decisions in Denver

September 20, 2016

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Driver in fatal crash gets 1-year jail sentence

Michelle Northcutt pleads guilty to careless driving causing death

September 19, 2016

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Darryl Glenn criticizes Michael Bennet for not representing Western Slope

Republican challenger on Southwest Colorado tour

September 18, 2016

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Candidate, ballot issue forums planned for La Plata County

set for Monday in Ignacio

September 17, 2016

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911 system goes under the microscope in Colorado Legislature

Committee hopes to address problems that have led to outages

September 16, 2016

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Former Ignacio employee sentenced for embezzling

Mejia to pay more than $66,000 in restitution

September 15, 2016

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Opioid deaths on the rise

disposal sites for medications coming to every county

September 14, 2016

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Attempts to rescue lost llamas fail in Weminuche Wilderness

The llamas, Dawson and Chai, accompanied two women who became lost for two cold nights in the rugged terrain northeast…

September 13, 2016

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Senators attempt to expedite Gold King reimbursements

says more than $5.2 million paid, but none goes to local businesses, residents

September 12, 2016

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9/11 observances in Durango honor first responders, veterans

Anniversary brings memories, tears

September 11, 2016

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Nearly 200 march in solidarity with tribe fighting pipeline

Protesters lend support to Standing Rock Sioux Tribe

September 10, 2016

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Judge orders trial for man accused in fatal home invasion

Phoenix man is charged with 14 felonies, including first-degree murder

September 9, 2016

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Details emerge in marijuana heist that turned deadly

to decide if case against Alvin Flores can proceed

September 8, 2016