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After a delay for Gold King Mine spill, Bill Simon, co-founder of the Animas River Stakeholders Group, finally enjoying retirement

“There’s enough people that know my phone number to get in touch with me when something goes wrong with the…

January 10, 2016

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Preparation is key so winter travel doesn’t leave you stranded

“One of the biggest things to remember is that the conditions in the mountains can change at any time, and…

January 8, 2016

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Durango brewers say independent liquor stores nurtured them

Full-strength beer and wine in grocery stores could hurt craft beer industry, brewers say

January 7, 2016

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Lifelong Durango friends head to Lesvos to help Syrian refugees

graduates Julie Nass and Jenna Mulligan leave Jan. 13

January 6, 2016

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Paralympian Alana Nichols makes history with first adaptive ski descent of Silverton Mountain

Adaptive skier makes historic first sit-ski descent

January 5, 2016

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After the diagnosis: Care and guidance when it’s needed most

Finding support while battling cancer

January 4, 2016

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PBS program explores role women played at Colorado mining camps

The hardships of living in a mining camp from the female point of view is the subject of a Rocky…

January 1, 2016

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GOP presidential campaigns in Durango area lack energy, organizers say

Decision to cancel presidential preference poll blamed

December 31, 2015

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Durango man to honor friends with free rides on New Year’s Eve

remind residents to be safe, avoid drinking and driving

December 30, 2015

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Growing Durango gymnastics program to get new home

to spend $2.1 million on building in Bodo Industrial Park

December 29, 2015

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La Plata County Democrats woo voters ahead of caucus deadline

grass-roots support for Sanders, money is behind Clinton

December 28, 2015

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Durango airport flights canceled, diverted; whiteout conditions reported

temperatures, more precipitation means icy roads will linger through the holiday weekend

December 24, 2015

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Roads, passes reopen during break in storms, snow to pick up Thursday evening

temperatures, more snow means icy roads will linger through the holiday

December 23, 2015

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Coal Bank, Molas, passes reopen, Red Mountain remains closed for avalanche work

Lighter snow Wednesday, but a storm with more ‘punch’ expected Thursday

December 22, 2015

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Durangoans unfiltered: Lighting up the Internet

media kindles argument, sense of community

December 21, 2015

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Durango woman’s life of service includes ringing bells

Salvation Army chairwoman Judy Duke known for giving

December 20, 2015

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From silver screen fame to Durango’s Santa Rita Park

Sweeny starred in Durango’s golden age of film

December 18, 2015

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Snow and ice wreak havoc on gas lines

Gas, propane trouble fire and emergency personnel during winter

December 17, 2015

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School buses: How safe are they?

Maintenance, driver training, roads all play part

December 16, 2015

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Mercy Regional Medical Center’s new hospice in Durango to provide patients a place to die

Facility will fill gap in end-of-life services in the area

December 14, 2015

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Snow could extend into Tuesday

big storm closes U.S. 550 south of Durango, sends fender-bender count up

December 14, 2015

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HOAs keep chickens in check

Poultry prohibited in most Durango-area subdivisions

December 13, 2015

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Is La Plata County ready for spike in seniors?

population to double by 2040 in La Plata

December 12, 2015

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Durango Adult Education Center helps students succeed in school and life

“We asked, ‘What else can we do to support learners?’” said Teresa Malone, executive director of the Durango Adult Education…

December 11, 2015