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Rural seat belt crackdown starts

A seven-day statewide crackdown on people who are not using their seat belts will begin Monday. The “Click It or…

July 15, 2018

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Mancos seeks increased access to BLM lands

trails, parking area have support and detractors

June 14, 2018

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Pedestrian fatalities hit all-time high in Colorado

2017, Durango EMS staff responded to 17 car crashes involving pedestrians

April 18, 2018

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Congress considers land for West Fork fire station

Federal land conveyance needed for new station at Fish Creek

December 14, 2017

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Safety tips for a windy, boozy and busy holiday weekend

du1-i-syn Memorial Day weekend will bring an influx of cars, bicyclists and pedestrians that will require everyone to be aware…

May 26, 2017

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Durango parent petition focuses on Santa Rita Park safety

Residents want fence, guard rail to keep kids safe

April 25, 2017

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Crashes decrease in Durango’s busy Camino del Rio corridor

expects signals to mitigate Sawyer Drive problem

February 19, 2017

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Firefighters remind residents to keep hydrants clear

Residents with health concerns should pace themselves when shoveling

January 26, 2017

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Perception of Animas River Trail worse than reality?

Police, social media differ on safety of trail

April 16, 2016

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Added seat belt patrols set for this week

Plata County issued 14 citations during Click It or Ticket 2015

March 28, 2016

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DUI enforcement ramps up for St. Patrick’s Day in Colorado, La Plata County

agencies partner for crackdown

March 11, 2016

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Budgeting issues, high flows delay Durango Whitewater Park improvements

on two dangerous Animas rapids won’t come until after runoff season

March 8, 2016

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Lingering ice poses risk to pedestrians, vehicles

Hospital encourages residents to slow down and prevent injury

January 18, 2016

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Snow and ice wreak havoc on gas lines

Gas, propane trouble fire and emergency personnel during winter

December 17, 2015

Business

Auto safety ratings get a refresh

methodology to include collision-prevention systems

December 8, 2015

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Montezuma County kids face uphill battle

ranks last in Colorado in annual Kid’s Count report

September 30, 2015

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Public safety impasse resolved

Background-check money not required for firearm permits

March 4, 2015

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King Coal promises to control trucks

promises to cut Sunday hauling, monitor speeds

January 26, 2015

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Red Cross offers tips for a safe Labor Day weekend

The organization offers two free smartphone applications, First Aid and Swim. Go to www.redcross.org/apps for more information about the apps.…

August 29, 2014