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La Plata County commissioners want treasurer to move up her departure date
Allison Aichele scheduled a six-week vacation before her Nov. 4 departure
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Bill seeks to ensure clean water for tribal communities
says too many tribal members forced to travel long distances for ‘fundamental human right’
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Jeep driver hits trash truck head-on south of Durango
U.S. Highway 550 traffic detoured for four hours
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Your organic trash is this business’ treasure at composting facility near Durango
to Farm Compost strives to capture food waste across La Plata County
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Jury in Cortez convicts woman of child abuse that resulted in life-threatening injuries
Six-year-old child might never walk or talk again
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Photos: Reading the green
Golfers play on dry patchy grass Tuesday at Hillcrest Golf Club. The course and other large water users cut their water use after a 30-inch raw water line was damaged…
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Durango Parks and Recreation director gives notice of resignation
Nycum accepts job as executive director with rec district in Eagle County
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La Plata County treasurer resigns less than a year after winning reelection
Allison Aichele’s last day will be Nov. 4
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Firefighters douse small wildfire that breaks out in Animas Valley north of Durango
Juvenile lighting fires in tree fort caused blaze
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Half of protested property values in La Plata County reduced, 92 appealed further
Assessor received unprecedented 1,470 appeals this year
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Hot weather to persist this week in Southwest Colorado with little chance of moisture
Meteorologist predicts late arrival for monsoons
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Nonprofits seek to recruit food producers in Southwest Colorado through educational opportunities
of land and irrigation can result in poverty-level wages for farmers
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Durango man who injured passenger while drunken driving sentenced to jail
Villers rolled vehicle on Farmington Hill
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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory revenue falls during first quarter of 2024 fiscal year
Company says it’s not concerned about drop-off and is still implementing strategic plan
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A call for help: 911 dispatchers live through same traumas as police, firefighters
who answer calls are working toward mental health resilience
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Inpatient substance use treatment in Durango possible, but unlikely
Results of long-awaited feasibility study outline needs and options related to opioid crisis
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Photos: Cooling Off
Sue Smith and others go for a slow float down the Animas River on Saturday north of the 32nd Street put-in. Temperatures reached in the high 90s on Saturday, making…
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Q&A: Durango Transit driver proud to be making a difference
Richards has three decades experience driving buses
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New business brings back nostalgic ice cream truck
Residents may see an old newspaper delivery vehicle handing out Drumsticks at major summer events
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 217
About 110 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what sporting goods store is coming to Durango, with 96% of respondents correctly answering “REI.”…
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Animas Chocolate & Coffee Co. cited for failure to pay wages
employee was deducted payment for failing to submit written two-week notice
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Memorial planned for Durango homeless man found dead in June
Nonprofit for unhoused invites friends to honor John Gregorian, 52
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Design plans for new Durango fire station to be revealed at public meeting later this month
seeking feedback at Powerhouse event July 26
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What to expect with near record-high temperatures in Durango
chief explains extreme heat safety; business owners talk shop
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Dolores River, CORE Act bills heard by Senate subcommittee
Bennet, Hickenlooper say proposed land protections have support in Colorado
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Photo: Sure sign of summer
Lucy Rogers, 9, practices her gymnastics while selling lemonade with her sisters, Stella, 7, left, Clara, 9, center, and Grace, 4, on Thursday in east Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
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Man found dead inside SUV at Snowslide Campground in La Plata Canyon
Identification of deceased and cause of death pending
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Chimney Rock to close for lunar viewing events
Juan National Forest concerned about large crowds and public safety
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City of Durango responds to drone show criticism with humor
media posts used to ‘start a dialogue’ between residents and bureaucracy