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La Plata County asks for residents’ assistance with annual survey
Pollsters will begin reaching out to voters on Tuesday
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Photo: Adding color to the world
Ronald Matson draws chalk art on the sidewalk near 11th Street and Main Avenue on Thursday. Matson has being leaving his chalk art on Durango sidewalks for more than a…
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Without abdicating authority, EPA responds to Butler criticism
quality expert left role in November citing lack of engagement by federal agency
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Authorities identify drivers involved in Tuesday’s fatal crash south of Durango
Accident closed U.S. Highway 550 for several hours near Sunnyside Elementary
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Two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 550 slows traffic Thursday morning
of the drivers received minor injuries, neither vehicle flipped
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Durango to explore creating left-hand turn from historic East Third Avenue onto 14th Street
route would eliminate a left-turn option at ‘Malfunction Junction’
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Demolition derby back on for 2024 La Plata County Fair
will take place in Ignacio to work around liability concerns at fairgrounds
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Durango City Council approves a 62-unit, single-family housing plan
of three construction phases to begin in May
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Deer clotheslined by cable in Durango prompts warning from wildlife officials
reminds residents to limit snag hazards
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La Plata County commissioners return from D.C. advocacy trip
Broadband access, fire mitigation hurdles on agenda at annual conference
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Boiling advisory lifted in Ignacio after water main break
rupture occurred Feb. 14, impacting properties west of Goddard Avenue
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U.S. Highway 550 reopens after fatal crash south of Durango
Accident involved two flatbed trucks, including one that lost control and jack-knifed
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Interpreter training program helping break language barriers in La Plata County
Interpretation service network building equity and opportunity
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Durango Public Library welcomes over 280,000 visitors in 2023
Director says ‘unparalleled growth’ in media collection, library cardholders and more
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Durango to launch turf grass replacement program encouraging water conservation
Colorado water board grants and Visit Durango to contribute to free landscaping consultations, rebates
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Photos: City of Durango puts its stamp on former Big Picture building
Jon Hammel with FastSigns installs new name plating Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, on the former Big Picture High School building, which was purchased last year by the city of Durango.…
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Water main breakage in Ignacio impacts multiple properties
encourages affected residents to boil water before drinking
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Durango to explore 2005 sales tax reauthorization for new police department, city hall
Construction costs, designs to be presented at public forums
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A candidate for mayor, a small-town newspaper and a missing snowcat
Accusations fly in Silverton after candidate charged with felony attempted theft
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Durango police chief says assaults on first responders were more frequent in 2023
1 offenses such as murder return to lower pre-pandemic levels
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State health department to fine Lightner Creek Mobile Home Park owner over sewage
19 years after first violation, Darlene Mann to face financial consequences for pollution
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District Attorney Christian Champagne to resign in mid-March
Governor’s office forms panel to review, recommend replacement in middle of election year
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Durango police investigate suspicious white powder spread around buildings
Courthouse and police station were closed Tuesday morning
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Fort Lewis College students shed light on skier safety after one falls into a tree well at Purgatory Resort
reminds skiers to understand the dangers of skiing in trees or ungroomed terrain
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Durango man dies while skiing at Purgatory Resort
Unknown if man hit tree or suffered some other medical emergency
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La Plata County voters to receive presidential primary ballots this week
Colorado’s presidential primary to be held March 5
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Durango railroad releases updated findings about stranded train north of Hermosa
Property owner says he did not perform work under tracks, as implied by Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad