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Torch slices through Arc of History; sculpture is hauled away

stump all that remains at site of controversial public art piece

September 16, 2016

Local News

Vintage car owners enjoy lunch in Durango during fundraising ride

Fundraiser raises about $300,000 for small charities, Western Slope towns and students

September 15, 2016

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Arc refuses to fade into history

strips rock from controversial sculpture, but it survives

September 9, 2016

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Helping bears by removing a fruity temptation

harvesting helps lower bear interactions

September 8, 2016

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Four Corners Motorcycle Rally: Wondrous weather, terrific turnout

Motorcyclist: Last year, we were stuck in the rain

September 4, 2016

Local News

Unwanted, abused animals find sanctuary at Wolfwood

Founder reflects on 20 years and the future

September 2, 2016

Local News

Whistle blown on referee shortage across Colorado

of officials causing nightmare for sports across state

September 1, 2016

Local News

Sheriff’s Office training to dive, catch drunken boaters

Plata County waterways will see greater law enforcement

August 27, 2016

Local News

Family heirloom makes first day of school memorable

Durango girl is 17th in family to wear dress on first day of school

August 23, 2016

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Study finds oil and gas industry largest contributor to ‘hot spot’

found 250 plumes accounting for more than 50 percent of methane emissions

August 15, 2016

Local News

Showing livestock a family tradition at La Plata County Fair

Raising animals prepares kids for life, pays for education

August 12, 2016

Local News

Bridge to Nowhere’s sinking ramps need a face lift

Settlement has resulted in 6- to 8-inch drops

August 11, 2016

Professional Sports

Howard Grotts takes a warmup in Canada

Olympics right around corner

August 7, 2016

Local News

Gold King Mine spill recovery better in some areas than others

do you measure healing from ‘invisible trauma’?

August 4, 2016

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EPA report links Colorado to errors that led to Gold King Mine spill

releases retrospective report on 2015 spill

August 1, 2016

Local News

Fiesta Days Parade holding onto history

parade is short but sweet

July 30, 2016

Local News

Durango will say goodbye to the Arc of History

estimated $38,000 to repair vandalized work

July 29, 2016

Local News

Jail’s medical contract cuts costs, increases coverage

Anita Taylor, regional manager with Southern Health Partners, inspects kits used to provide medical care to inmates of the La…

July 28, 2016

Local News

La Plata County settles land-use dispute in Animas Valley

property owners will be paid $72,500

July 22, 2016

Local News

Durango Police fully staffed despite trying times in law enforcement

But as an adult, Ingle realized he adopted those beliefs from a point of privilege: Those who serve in the…

July 21, 2016

Local News

FLC students design campus composting facility

Seven Physics and Engineering Department students spent the fall 2015 semester designing a composting and equipment storage facility for FLC’s…

July 18, 2016

Local News

Former Fort Lewis College President Joel Jones dies

Community leader, poet and philosopher and Citizen of the Year was 78

July 14, 2016

Local News

UPDATE: Crews work to keep fire from canyon, wooded area

burns 78 acres, perimeter mostly surrounded by fire retardant

July 13, 2016

Local News

Cascade Creek running dangerously high

not diverting water during pipeline construction

July 8, 2016