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Fort Lewis College announces layoffs, furloughs to trim budget

two dozen staff positions impacted; faculty spared from cuts

June 15, 2020

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Armed man arrested after 50-mile chase north of Durango

Pursuit began in Silverton, ended near Hermosa

June 15, 2020

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

Canyon Fire grows to 2,703 acres

June 15, 2020

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Bayfield mourns passing of Jim Harrington, former town marshal

‘Icon’ in law enforcement left ‘big shoes to fill’

June 14, 2020

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Primary ballots arrive in La Plata County mailboxes

clerk says mail-in safest, easiest way to vote

June 12, 2020

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AmeriCorps programs to hire 350 contact tracers

Applications for the summer positions are open

June 12, 2020

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In candidates’ forum, rivals call out Rep. Scott Tipton’s absence

Democrats and Republican spoke about police, guns, elections and more

June 11, 2020

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Bayfield residents say no to a mandatory face mask order

Residents said they are doing their part, survey shows

June 11, 2020

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Bayfield petition moves to ban Confederate flag from parades

gathers about 3,400 signatures

June 11, 2020

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Are we ready to fly again? Durango airport sees uptick in passengers

Traffic remains low at 14% of normal, but that’s an improvement

June 10, 2020

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Despite pandemic, La Plata County commissioner candidates raise, spend thousands

crowds not allowed, efforts turn to social media

June 10, 2020

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Vaccination bill heads to Colorado governor’s desk

spokeswoman says measure balances rights of parents with mission to increase vaccinations

June 10, 2020

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Bayfield hands out cleaners, PPE to local businesses

Hard-to-find supplies help small shops during reopening effort

June 10, 2020

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D&SNG hopes to run at 50% capacity by end of month

Railroad officials say they’ve found a way to make limited bookings work

June 9, 2020

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Traffic delays expected Wednesday on U.S. Highway 160 near Bayfield

Traffic delays are expected Wednesday on U.S. Highway 160 near Bayfield.Durango Herald file The Colorado Department of Transportation will repair…

June 9, 2020

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Former Bayfield town marshal dies after being struck by tree branch

Harrington was at gathering where friends were renewing vows

June 8, 2020

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Southern Ute Indian Tribe and state health department to coordinate COVID-19 testing

Tests are not mandatory. Tribal members and immediate household members (including non-enrolled tribal members) may elect to have the test…

June 8, 2020

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Pine River Library to host book club

PR and Programming Librarian Darcy will host the meeting and all patrons are invited to join. This month’s book is…

June 8, 2020

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Ignacio Community Library to host virtual talk on sleep

Dennis Aronson, retired senior instructional designer and Peace Corps alumnus who has participated in the local Lifelong Learning program, will…

June 8, 2020

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Get to know the people running for U.S. House

Plata County League of Women Voters hosts Zoom event with candidates

June 8, 2020

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Woman killed by lightning in Edgemont subdivision

65-year-old was walking Saturday morning

June 7, 2020

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Emergency rooms see fewer visits as COVID-19 concerns linger

Hospitals say they can safely treat patients

June 7, 2020

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Nature, outdoors key to selling tourism in Southwest Colorado

Cyclists ride by a large banner near the dam at Vallecito Reservoir on May 29 reminding people to wear masks.Jerry…

June 7, 2020

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COVID-19 throws tourist marketers a curveball

Durango saves paid advertisements for efforts later this year

June 6, 2020