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What changes spurred by COVID-19 are here to stay?

What changes spurred by COVID-19 are here to stay?

Avenue ‘bump-outs,’ improved take-out, other revisions embraced

August 15, 2020

Bakers Bridge, a rite of passage for many Durango youths, becomes restricted

Bakers Bridge, a rite of passage for many Durango youths, becomes restricted

Property owners list land for sale, clamp down on access amid vandalism

August 14, 2020

Rising water temperatures threaten fish populations

Rising water temperatures threaten fish populations

Drought, lower flows pose serious challenges to aquatic life in Southwest Colorado

August 13, 2020

Man’s family history inspires latest woodcarving in Durango

Man’s family history inspires latest woodcarving in Durango

honors his younger brother with statue at VFW Post 4031

August 12, 2020

10 facts about La Plata County’s new land-use code

10 facts about La Plata County’s new land-use code

in the making, updated regulations set for adoption Sept. 15

August 11, 2020

Durango’s boutique inns evolve

Durango’s boutique inns evolve

Rochester Hotel and Leland House adapt to meet COVID challenges

Silverton enters uncharted territory with no D&SNG trains this summer

Silverton enters uncharted territory with no D&SNG trains this summer

Mountain town draws thousands looking to recreate while social distancing

Competition more friendly than fierce at La Plata County Fair

Competition more friendly than fierce at La Plata County Fair

rivals show beef, sheep and swine at COVID-19-adapted coming together

Sheep steal show at otherwise sleepy La Plata County Fair

Sheep steal show at otherwise sleepy La Plata County Fair

activities canceled because of pandemic, but livestock competitions can’t be stopped

Five years after Gold King Mine spill, water quality remains a concern

Five years after Gold King Mine spill, water quality remains a concern

a few days in August 2015, invisible mining pollutants could be seen by the world

Zuberfizz is abuzz with activity

Zuberfizz is abuzz with activity

Durango Soda Co. to bring its pops to truck stops and soda fountains far from home

Jamie Church: An advocate for every business

Jamie Church: An advocate for every business

‘Small businesses are the absolute backbone of a community’

Durango woman cares for 27 rescue horses during pandemic

Durango woman cares for 27 rescue horses during pandemic

Creek Horse Rescue can’t shut down

A La Plata County Fair unlike any other

A La Plata County Fair unlike any other

will be no carnival, rodeo or derby, but 4-H’ers will show livestock

Manure dumped in middle of Durango neighborhood raises alarm

Manure dumped in middle of Durango neighborhood raises alarm

says excavation company is not operating under valid land-use permit

Rain may help curb human-bear conflicts

Rain may help curb human-bear conflicts

quiet year, activity increases as animals prepare for hibernation

Durango dances through pandemic challenges

Durango dances through pandemic challenges

Studios faced financial uncertainty, closure

Centura Health faces class-action lawsuit over billing practices

Centura Health faces class-action lawsuit over billing practices

patient challenges surprise medical bill from Durango hospital

A new model for local news

A new model for local news

Durango entrepreneur sees videos as future to keep community informed

Summer school offers trial run for fall classes in Durango

Summer school offers trial run for fall classes in Durango

Students, teachers learn lessons in mask wearing, social distancing

New housing project chips away at senior living needs in Durango

New housing project chips away at senior living needs in Durango

Volunteers of America prepares to open doors on 53-unit complex

Safety precautions guide dental clinics during pandemic

Safety precautions guide dental clinics during pandemic

procedures, equipment protect patients, dentists from coronavirus

425 Degrees Take & Bake Pizza goes mobile

425 Degrees Take & Bake Pizza goes mobile

allows family business to reach other parts of La Plata County

‘Biggest project’ about to break ground in Southwest Colorado

‘Biggest project’ about to break ground in Southwest Colorado

$100M realignment of U.S. Highway 550 will connect ‘Bridge to Nowhere’