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Purgatory gears up for summer and COVID-19

Purgatory gears up for summer and COVID-19

will look a little different to protect against the bug

Southwest Colorado nursing homes find a new norm

Southwest Colorado nursing homes find a new norm

outbreaks reported at long-term care centers in this corner of state

Are we receptive to police reforms in Southwest Colorado?

Are we receptive to police reforms in Southwest Colorado?

Protesters, law enforcement and government leaders agree changes must occur

More than 1,400 people call for ‘Chief’ to be taken down

More than 1,400 people call for ‘Chief’ to be taken down

Sign, part of Durango’s history since 1950s, now criticized as racist symbol

East Canyon Fire southeast of Mancos grows to 2,700 acres

East Canyon Fire southeast of Mancos grows to 2,700 acres

Officials worry lack of precipitation could complicate controlling blazes

U.S. Highway 160 reopens west of Durango near wildfire

U.S. Highway 160 reopens west of Durango near wildfire

Canyon Fire grows to 2,703 acres

Davin Montoya reflects on a life in ranching and electricity

Davin Montoya reflects on a life in ranching and electricity

Working with cattle continues; tenure with LPEA board ends in frustration

After 35 years, regional classified paper says goodbye

After 35 years, regional classified paper says goodbye

Elmore and family saw potential to bring Four Corners together

Shutdown causes hardships, but also silver linings, for Durango families

Shutdown causes hardships, but also silver linings, for Durango families

Parents say life has slowed down and allowed for coming together

Colorado close to extending takeout, delivery of alcohol into 2021

Colorado close to extending takeout, delivery of alcohol into 2021

Temporary law helped many Durango restaurants stay viable during shutdown

Unsheltered and expecting at the Durango homeless camp

Unsheltered and expecting at the Durango homeless camp

awaiting birth of twins navigates pandemic on top of homelessness

Former Bayfield town marshal dies after being struck by tree branch

Former Bayfield town marshal dies after being struck by tree branch

Harrington was at gathering where friends were renewing vows

Pandemic pushed hundreds of hospitality workers into unemployment

Pandemic pushed hundreds of hospitality workers into unemployment

Restaurants, resorts look for a ‘recipe for success’

COVID-19 throws tourist marketers a curveball

COVID-19 throws tourist marketers a curveball

Durango saves paid advertisements for efforts later this year

Mental health experts brace for increased need

Mental health experts brace for increased need

Pandemic exacerbates anxiety, depression, grief

Purgatory Resort’s insurance company sues D&SNG for 416 Fire losses

Purgatory Resort’s insurance company sues D&SNG for 416 Fire losses

Lawsuit arrives just before statute of limitations for claims expires

Hundreds in Farmington and Durango protest for end to police violence

Hundreds in Farmington and Durango protest for end to police violence

‘This is life or death for me’

Business flows again for fishing lodges and river guides

Business flows again for fishing lodges and river guides

‘COVID crushed our season’

Lawyer finds his niche as government watchdog

Lawyer finds his niche as government watchdog

Roane has filed several lawsuits over supposed open record violations

Mid-pandemic, Durango seniors brace for construction at low-income housing

Mid-pandemic, Durango seniors brace for construction at low-income housing

At-risk residents to endure 5-month project, despite coronavirus advisories

Two Durango motels deny homeless guests

Two Durango motels deny homeless guests

program intended to relocate at-risk individuals runs into challenges

With arrival of Durango train, Silverton says it’s open to visitors

With arrival of Durango train, Silverton says it’s open to visitors

D&SNG makes symbolic trip through San Juan Mountains

Rare cutthroat trout, saved in 416 Fire, set to be released back into the wild

Rare cutthroat trout, saved in 416 Fire, set to be released back into the wild

mounted rescue mission during wildfire in June 2018

Are Durango park visitors, trail users social-distancing?

Are Durango park visitors, trail users social-distancing?

Park-goers say they’re following guidelines, but is everyone?