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Snowdown’s own love story

Longtime volunteers met at winter carnival 21 years ago

January 30, 2017

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La Plata Open Space celebrates 25 years of land conservancy

Organization celebrates 30,000 preserved acres in seven counties

January 29, 2017

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Man pleads guilty in burglary that killed FLC student

Defendant faces 10-24 years after signing plea agreement

January 27, 2017

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Some Southwest Colorado hospitals won’t offer aid-in-dying drugs

Mercy’s parent firm, a Catholic group, opposes program

January 27, 2017

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Avalanche survivor wants to spare others from tragedy

pitched over cliff, buried 5 feet deep

January 26, 2017

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Lull in storms gives city, residents a window to dig out

digs out as flakes fade; snow berms will be removed overnight

January 25, 2017

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Durangoan’s daring rescue of skier makes him slacklining’s ambassador

Wilson wears Durangatang moniker with pride

January 23, 2017

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Hundreds march through foot of snow in Durango

Hundreds march through foot of snow in Durango to support causes

January 21, 2017

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Inauguration Day a celebration of America in nation’s capital

‘Everyone should experience it once’

January 20, 2017

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Steve Short is named Citizen of Year by Durango Chamber of Commerce

12 are honored for community service

January 19, 2017

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Hesperus ranch placed on historic register

approves property for historic register

January 19, 2017

Local News

Widespread power outage scrambles routine for businesses, shoppers

The outage occurred shortly before 3 p.m. It was attributed to equipment failure at a substation in Greenmount Cemetery, said…

January 17, 2017

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At Fort Lewis College, march, events mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day

ask how to carry on his mission in a time of division

January 16, 2017

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Chief District Court judge skates to the finish line in Durango

Olympic athlete retires after 20 years on the bench

January 16, 2017

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Durango to replace Parks and Rec shop

plans to break ground on new building this spring

January 14, 2017

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Durango girl who broke pelvis gets encouragement for recovery

Jeffrey Hamner, 24, who shattered his pelvis several years ago, said Ava Maxon faces a tough road ahead, but he…

January 13, 2017

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Homeowners’ tax break is trouble for La Plata County budget

rule could deplete revenue an additional $800,000 in 2018

January 12, 2017

Local News

Four La Plata County officials take oath of office

district attorney, incumbent commissioners, surveyor sworn in

January 11, 2017

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Ice expected to persist as a headache for Tuesday’s travelers

county roads are in ‘bad shape’

January 9, 2017

Local News

Long-term friendship helps Community Connections client overcome challenges

If you meet her now, that’s hard to imagine. Slater, who has mosaic Down syndrome and schizophrenia, works at Nature’s…

January 9, 2017

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Durango family caught in chaos after Florida airport shooting

Lawtons returned safely home Saturday

January 7, 2017

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Despite recent accidents, chairlift mishaps are rare

Resorts have rules to follow; backpacks can cause problems

January 7, 2017

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El Moro employees volunteer while restaurant repaired

Downtown tavern closed by fire to reopen soon

January 5, 2017

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Mercy Regional Medical Center’s first baby of 2017 arrives

Bayfield family claims honors after snowy ride to hospital

January 4, 2017