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Residents identify top health concerns in two-county region

Suicide, substance abuse and lack of affordable housing lead survey

April 8, 2019

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Recall efforts ramp up amid controversial legislation

residents vow to fight gun, voting, and oil and gas laws

April 7, 2019

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Tri-State vote could bring LPEA closer to more renewable energy

change approved 42-1 by electric co-ops

April 6, 2019

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Next water manager up against drought, climate change

head must adapt to new environmental realities

April 5, 2019

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Elders impart wisdom

Conscious Wisdom Elders Circle rebels against elderly stereotypes

April 4, 2019

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Gov. Jared Polis highlights efforts to reduce health care costs

ticking, funding dwindling on bills that would deliver on plan

April 4, 2019

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HomesFund to host Bayield home buyer class

There will be periodic breaks, as well as an hour lunch. Keep in mind this may not be enough time…

April 4, 2019

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La Plata County announces three finalists for county manager job

reception to meet the candidates planned for Monday

April 3, 2019

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Durango man accused of trying to kill cattle signs plea agreement

Juan County attorney says charges were never politically motivated

April 1, 2019

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LPEA candidates weigh renewable energy vs. keeping rates low

candidates vie for three open seats on board of directors

March 29, 2019

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Wet weather, snow possible this weekend

Thunderstorms expected to roll in Saturday afternoon

March 29, 2019

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Sen. Cory Gardner touts environmental record ahead of 2020 election

‘I don’t just want to sit back and take partisan shots’

March 27, 2019

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The Durango Herald announces new editor, staff changes

Stephensdu1-i-syn Stephens has served as managing editor at The Journal since October 2013. Stephens succeeds Amy Maestas, who has been…

March 22, 2019

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If the state pays for full-day kindergarten, teacher salaries could increase

Southwest Colorado schools currently fund all-day classes out of own pockets

March 22, 2019

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Red Mountain Pass reopens after 20 days

remains icy and snowpacked at higher elevations

March 22, 2019

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Legislative committee kills Fort Lewis College’s $25M request for gym expansion

was seeking funding for Whalen

March 21, 2019

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Should LPEA voters decide buyout question? Board members say ‘no’

Proposal fails in tie vote on 12-member panel

March 20, 2019

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Women in predominately male jobs to tell their stories at Durango Diaries

du1-i-syn The event will be held at 6 p.m. at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Speakers will include:…

March 18, 2019

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Vigil held to honor Gloria Casias, a domestic violence advocate

Friends and family speak out against abuse

March 17, 2019

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Couple threatened at book-signing respond with compassion

people told Zen Cowboy owners they would be “running them out of town”

March 15, 2019

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From the editor: After 23 years, Executive Editor Amy Maestas leaving Durango Herald

Amy Maestas, The Durango Herald’s executive editor, gussies up a sheep at the La Plata County Fair in August 1998.…

March 15, 2019

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Suicide-prevention bill would allow youths 12 and up to seek their own care

Payment systems could present challenges

March 8, 2019

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Red Mountain pass may open next week

U.S. Highway 550 north of Durango has been closed since Sunday

March 8, 2019

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State lawmakers consider tougher financial oversight on hard-rock mining

would end self-bonding and require companies to demonstrate financial fortitude

March 8, 2019