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Durango’s ‘Godfather of Barbershop’ Carroll ‘Dr. Pete’ Peterson dies at 86

Longtime Fort Lewis College professor created thriving English department

July 18, 2016

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Sheriff’s Office investigating stabbing at Durango homeless camp

31-year-old sent to Mercy Regional Medical Center

July 17, 2016

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Kiva will honor Fort Lewis College alumna

Natanya Mallin-Jameson died of cancer in 2014

July 15, 2016

Regional News

Rape kit backlog eliminated in Colorado

huge backlog eliminated, cases may go forward

July 15, 2016

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6th Judicial District chief judge retiring

Nominating committee will forward three names to governor

July 14, 2016

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Workforce development board weighs airport ballot item

Proposed tax increase would pay for $85 million terminal and upgrades

July 13, 2016

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Sign on Animas River Trail cautions about aggressive deer

users asked to keep moving from fish hatchery to Durango Library

July 12, 2016

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Police shootings play into Colorado politics

candidate Daryll Glenn: ‘Words are hard to find’

July 11, 2016

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Colorado voters could face a crowded ballot this fall

Numerous groups are hitting the streets of Colorado in an effort to place their issues before voters this November. Issues…

July 10, 2016

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Gold King Mine spill-related legislation inches forward

Recovery assistance, good Samaritan bills on the horizon as anniversary nears

July 9, 2016

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Ignacio woman plans dog memorial filled with toys

Donation effort blossoms with help from social media

July 8, 2016

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Tami Graham, previous KDUR manager, named KSUT director

president touts Mancos woman’s leadership, enthusiasm

July 7, 2016

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State Patrol says bicyclist pulled in front of SUV

Hannum moved to new hospital

July 6, 2016

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Prosecutors to retry man in 2007 sexual assault

trial for Harold Nakai, convicted in death of his girlfriend

July 5, 2016

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Durango High student wows at national music theatre awards

awarded 2 scholarships at national musical theater awards

July 4, 2016

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Woman dies jumping waterfalls at Cascade Creek; two rescued

Two waterfall jumpers cling to rocks in Cascade Creek north of Purgatory Resort on June 27. Three jumpers entered the…

July 3, 2016

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Hesperus man fighting for life after Marvel crash

Harris is in critical condition in New Mexico hospital

July 1, 2016

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Photo: Parking exchange

Harry Lewis, a city of Durango parking enforcement officer, swaps out parking meters on Thursday on Main Avenue. The city…

June 30, 2016

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City Councilors opt for fluoridation of drinking water

department director favors the practice

June 28, 2016

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Cyclist hit Sunday in critical condition

Hannum, who runs the Chip Peddler, an active member of community

June 27, 2016

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Sales taxes dip, lodgers taxes strong

Business Improvement District expects more growth

June 26, 2016

Local News

Man robs Downtown Smoke Shop in Durango, still at large

Durango Police responded to a reported armed robbery at about 2:11 p.m. Saturday at the Downtown Smoke Shop at 11th…

June 25, 2016

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Jury unable to decide on sexual assault charge in retrial

guilty of negligent homicide in retrial of ’07 case

June 24, 2016

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Primary turnout at 20 percent in La Plata County

can drop off ballots or vote in-person only through Tuesday

June 23, 2016