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Orthodontist purchases, remodels old Poer House

Orthodontist purchases, remodels old Poer House

Looking to escape the Front Range, the Lovells find Durango

December 20, 2020

Will Durango churches boost in-person attendance?

Will Durango churches boost in-person attendance?

U.S. Supreme Court signals governments can’t limit attendance at houses of worship

December 19, 2020

Rapid testing arrives in La Plata County

Rapid testing arrives in La Plata County

results can help identify outbreaks in high-risk locations

December 18, 2020

First COVID-19 vaccine shots given in La Plata County

First COVID-19 vaccine shots given in La Plata County

‘I’m feeling very emotional. This is an exciting, historic moment,’ doctor says

December 16, 2020

COVID-19 vaccine arrives in La Plata County

COVID-19 vaccine arrives in La Plata County

shots to be administered Wednesday

December 16, 2020

Budget hawk questions Durango School District 9-R bond issuance

Budget hawk questions Durango School District 9-R bond issuance

District should be up front with techniques that will raise more than $90 million, resident says

December 15, 2020

Silverton undersheriff unbroken after several close calls

Silverton undersheriff unbroken after several close calls

Lowrance has been shot twice, survived violent car crash

December 14, 2020

Chinampas Design seeks secondary life in aquatic agriculture

Chinampas Design seeks secondary life in aquatic agriculture

of Hoosiers start design, marketing firm that will soon add hydroponic farm

December 13, 2020

Inside the COVID-19 outbreak at Four Corners Health Care Center in Durango

Inside the COVID-19 outbreak at Four Corners Health Care Center in Durango

‘There’s nothing anybody else can do’

December 12, 2020

Gun sales up, but do we need more gun ranges in Southwest Colorado?

Gun sales up, but do we need more gun ranges in Southwest Colorado?

Political unrest, presidential election spur purchase of firearms

December 11, 2020

Durango offers an assist to students struggling with remote learning

Durango offers an assist to students struggling with remote learning

9-R sets up instructional rooms to help students cope with online classes

December 9, 2020

Missing planes: An inside look at the team that finds them

Missing planes: An inside look at the team that finds them

‘You’re hoping you get there soon enough’

December 8, 2020

Operations supervisor leaves Chapman Hill after 20 years, many improvements

Operations supervisor leaves Chapman Hill after 20 years, many improvements

Morrissey helped oversee upgrades, including snowmaking, refrigeration for ice rink

December 7, 2020

Ean Goodwin leans on Durango football family after father’s death

Ean Goodwin leans on Durango football family after father’s death

Miraculous TD catch helped get Demons to state

December 3, 2020

Permit system on the way to control crowds on Ice Lakes Trail

Permit system on the way to control crowds on Ice Lakes Trail

visitation has led to significant impacts on the landscape, Forest Service says

December 3, 2020

Tensions rise with restaurant closures in Durango

Tensions rise with restaurant closures in Durango

CJ’s Diner issued cease-and-desist order for allowing in-person seating

December 2, 2020

Durango no-kill shelter struggles to keep doors open during pandemic

Durango no-kill shelter struggles to keep doors open during pandemic

Cancellation of winter, summer fundraisers hurts bottom line

December 1, 2020

For Kathy Morris, community safety starts with the schools

For Kathy Morris, community safety starts with the schools

Durango resident emphasizes need to be proactive, not reactive, to security threats

November 30, 2020

Outdoor recreation a mighty economic force

Outdoor recreation a mighty economic force

Colorado, it accounts for 3.1% of total economy

November 29, 2020

What’s best for Durango’s unhoused?

What’s best for Durango’s unhoused?

residents experiencing homelessness share their stories, solutions

November 28, 2020

Rogue neighborhood’s Wild West days may be numbered

Rogue neighborhood’s Wild West days may be numbered

Durango Estates subdivision has posed a number of complications over the years

November 27, 2020

About 125 voice opposition to reopening Bayfield’s schools

About 125 voice opposition to reopening Bayfield’s schools

District scheduled to start in-person learning Monday

November 25, 2020

In defiance of health order, Durango restaurant stays open to in-person dining

In defiance of health order, Durango restaurant stays open to in-person dining

‘I’m going to sit here and lay down? I’m done with that’

November 25, 2020

Durango adds teeth to its mask-wearing ordinance

Durango adds teeth to its mask-wearing ordinance

Penalties start at $50 but could go up to $500

November 23, 2020