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Hickenlooper signs bill in Durango

Legislation allows partnerships across state lines

May 16, 2016

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Rain and hail can’t dampen Taste of Durango

food fest brings thousands downtown

May 15, 2016

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Business fees increasing, new fees considered by Durango City Council

businesses receive free licenses

May 14, 2016

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Historic scenes may fill windows of vacant spaces in downtown Durango

piloting project this year

May 13, 2016

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Rain barrels cleared to catch roof runoff

Governor signs bill bringing two-year effort to a close

May 12, 2016

Local News

Vehicle slides on beer mash, rolls over near Durango Airport

The crash occurred about 10:10 a.m. on Colorado Highway 172 near Airport Road. Beer mash is a by-product of the…

May 12, 2016

Local News

Sewage-treatment plant at Santa Rita Park to consume sports courts

The playground equipment at Santa Rita Park is nearing completion. It could be open in two weeks after workers fix…

May 11, 2016

Local News

Tiny trespassers try out Santa Rita Park playground

expected to open in couple weeks, director says

May 10, 2016

Local News

State owes oil and gas companies millions of dollars

Lawmakers scramble to address ‘crisis’ in waning days

May 9, 2016

Local News

Durango’s Thomas Huber ruled ‘at-fault’ in fatal accident

Investigators still at a loss why Huber ran into oncoming traffic

May 8, 2016

Local News

For grieving, Mother’s Day can be a ‘minefield’

other holidays, reminders are everywhere

May 7, 2016

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Sports fields at Fort Lewis to get first tryout this weekend

Sports Complex to open for soccer tournament then close for more repairs

May 6, 2016

Local News

Despite initial frenzy, Superfund proposal comments scarce

of convictions subsides to trickle of concerns

May 5, 2016

Local News

GOP lawmakers in Southwest Colorado split over Trump

Reps. Coram, Brown back billionaire; state Sen. Roberts yet to back presumptive nominee

May 4, 2016

Regional News

Authorities arrest suspect in death of girl on the Navajo Nation

27-year-old man arrested in connection with death

May 3, 2016

Local News

Durango businesses hit with ADA lawsuits

Florida man called ‘serial plaintiff’ by local lawyer

May 2, 2016

Local News

Community Health Action Coalition launches end-of-life education campaign

But when Becky Scalf’s children turned 18, she asked them about how they would want an accident or illness handled…

May 1, 2016

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Communities, state agencies await EPA reimbursement from Gold King spill

Conversations with EPA leave some less than optimistic

April 30, 2016

Local News

Photo: Rain likely this weekend

Pedestrians dodge raindrops Friday in downtown Durango as snow fell in the high country. The National Weather Service says rain…

April 29, 2016

Local News

Politicians lash out at EPA over mine spill reimbursements

Frustrations come after agency’s tightfisted spill response

April 28, 2016

Local News

EPA: La Plata County won’t get full reimbursement for Gold King

Commissioners say agency reversed rules of agreement

April 27, 2016

Local News

9-R School board to ask voters for a $1.7 M tax hike

10-year loan with Bank of San Juans for stadium OK’d

April 25, 2016

Local News

State lawmakers debate funding a presidential primary

Measure would allow unaffiliated electors to participate

April 25, 2016

Local News

Mesa Verde National Park visitor numbers up in 2015

than a half-million people visited the park in 2015

April 24, 2016