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Fort Lewis College names new diversity affairs vice president
Christine Nelson will take lead on reconciliation, tribal nation partnerships and student belonging
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A new Summer Stargazing Program, Stargazing Night Sky, will begin at 8 to 10:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lake Nighthorse, entrance area, 1795 County Road 210. The cost is $10 for…
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Sexual abuse in jails bill clears temporary red light
Judiciary Committee sends legislation through to appropriations
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La Plata County’s Fire Ready Expo planned for May
Attendees can expect panels on new code, power shutoffs and family-friendly games
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Resident class-action lawsuit against La Plata Electric Association dismissed
finds LPEA’s board of directors did not violate co-op’s bylaws
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Apartment fire breaks out Saturday on Holly Avenue in Durango
Firefighters prevent spread beyond single unit
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Durango asks court to weigh in on anti-mask initiative
officials cite legal uncertainty, potential federal consequences if ordinance passes
And the West is History
And the West is History: Women’s softball at Fairgrounds – ca. 1955
When Dolph Kuss took over as the county and city recreation director in 1955, he immediately introduced new programs for area residents. These included organized swimming lessons, marble and jacks…
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Life, liberty and puzzles: Meet the Durango residents hooked on craft jigsaws
Hobbyists spend hours admiring and sharing wooden brainteasers
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Our lovely city lumps along 32nd Street
What’s going on with the large mounds of dirt on 32nd Street? (Action Line) Question for Action Line: How much longer is the never-ending construction on East 32nd Street going…
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Public meetings for the week April 27-May 1
City of Durango Monday, April 27 Community Development Commission meeting, 5 p.m., Smith Council Chambers, City Hall, 949 East Second Ave. Tuesday, April 28 Engage Durango forum, 5 p.m., Durango…
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Animas High students host multiday arts festival
‘We’ve needed the support of our community to pull (this) off,’ organizer says
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Fort Lewis College awards funding, scholarships in Hawk Tank competition
‘It's really cool to see all these kids spread their wings and do some magical stuff,’ event leader, business professor says
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Bayfield School District families alleged bullying, inadequate special education programming
‘All of us kind of had the same problem, and all of us ended up pulling our kids out,’ parent says
Sports
San Francisco 49ers select Durango’s Willis in NFL Draft
Historic franchise selected former Demon in fourth round on Saturday
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Time traveling on the train to Tacoma Generating Station
Museum fundraiser took guests back to early days of electric generation
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Dominant second half propels Demons boys lacrosse to victory
Durango snaps five-game losing streak with win over Montrose on senior day
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Durango Board of Education seeks feedback on proposed Sunnyside consolidation
would become one with Florida Mesa Elementary for 2027-28 academic year
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Planning commission approves bid to reinstate major land-use permitting in Animas Valley
Plata County commissioners will have final say
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Smiley Cafe changes hands once again
‘We want to provide a place that feels clean, but cozy,’ new owner says
Sports
Durango girls lacrosse dominates Santa Fe Prep for senior night win
have two games left against Telluride to wrap up league title
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Two late goals give Demons girls soccer win over Fruita on senior night
Durango rebounded from slow first half for 3-1 victory on Friday
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14th annual Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference coming to Ignacio in May
will cover avoiding burnout, navigating business loans, making it in rural markets, and more
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Durango City councilor requests ordinance regulating automated cameras
Council may explore governing other kinds of mass surveillance
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Photo: Two-car crash snarls traffic on Florida Road
A two-vehicle collision snarled traffic at 1:13 p.m. Friday on Florida Road. Durango Police Department spokeswoman Amanda Garrison said a burgundy SUV traveling north crossed the center line and crashed…
Arts and Entertainment
DAC hosts ‘Exploring Feminism: Beauty or Bondage?’
features Judy Hayes, Pamela Nocerino and Savanna Goodman
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Car jumps median, train tracks and slams into parked car on Camino del Rio
65-year-old driver lost consciousness due to possible medical event
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Meet the candidates running for La Plata Electric Association board of directors
Affordability, transparency and reliable power top concerns ahead of election
Southwest Life
150 years ago, naturalists and thrill-seekers formed Colorado’s first mountaineering club
short-lived Rocky Mountain Club forms in Colorado Springs
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Durango City Council elects mayor, breaks with tradition on mayor pro tem
Customary selection process has rarely been disregarded