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Colorado lawmakers advance bill to curb human-bear conflicts
Legislation targets negligent trash practices that attract bears
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Colorado bill addressing jail sexual abuse is paused in the Senate
Officials cite concerns over language and conflicts with existing laws, guidelines
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Durango nixes Fourth of July fireworks amid drought
Dry conditions across the state are ‘really bad news,’ fire chief says
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La Plata County upgrades emergency notification system
Residents enrolled in CodeRED will be automatically registered for new alert program
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With Tax Day upon us, residents weigh in on spending priorities
Infrastructure, education favored; foreign conflicts draw skepticism
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Photos: Winter’s encore
A red-winged blackbird sings out from a snow-covered aspen tree Tuesday at Purgatory Resort after several inches of snow fell in the area. Rain fell at the lower elevations in…
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Rural Coloradans will not receive federal aid after last year’s historic wildfires, floods
Communities in Western Colorado asked for relief for damage including destruction of major electric transmission lines serving oil and gas operations in the Piceance Basin
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Durango residents request city support for license plate reader ordinance
Councilor proposes regular public updates on use of Flock cameras
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Shaw Solar shifts to employee-owned co-op model
Choice comes after 20 years of traditional ownership under John Shaw
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A legacy of bipartisan cooperation
Former U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell remembered as stalwart Colorado representative
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Memorial service for Ben Nighthorse Campbell draws diverse crowd
Hundreds gather in Ignacio to honor former U.S. senator
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Durango man sentenced to 45 years for motel shooting death
Johnny Cash Kimbrough, 22, was found guilty of second-degree murder in Wapiti Lodge killing
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Bureau of Land Management to conduct prescribed burns northwest of Bayfield
Favorable weather will allow firefighters to safely remove flammable materials
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Ben Nighthorse Campbell memorial service to be livestreamed today
A memorial service for former U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell will be held today (Monday) at the Sky Ute Casino Event Center in Ignacio. Doors open at noon, and the…
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Ska Brewing sale breathes new life into 30-year-old business
‘We’re loyal to Durango and the people of Durango – and I feel like it’s mutual,’ founder says
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Public meetings for the week of April 13-17
City of Durango Tuesday, April 14 Business Improvement District, 8:30 a.m., 850½ Main Ave., Suite 2. Wednesday, April 15 Community and Cultural Relations Commission, 10 a.m., Durango Public Library, 1900…
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Phil Weiser takes aim at competition at Durango event
Invisible Durango hosted Colorado gubernatorial candidate for ‘town hall’
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Durango police offer prescription drug takeback day
Event lets residents safely dispose of pharmaceuticals, donate canned goods to Manna soup kitchen
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New clinic brings at-home health care to La Plata, San Juan counties
Engineer-turned-doctor seeks to improve access, efficiency and affordability for rural residents
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Photo: In the catbird seat
Jade Pruett reads “The Warmth of Other Suns,” by Isabel Wilkerson, on Saturday in the window of Maria’s Bookshop in downtown Durango. Pruett is participating the Maria’s Literary Foundation’s second…
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Sunnyside Elementary may consolidate with Florida Mesa
Durango School District considers merging schools amid enrollment, budget pressures
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Durango enacts lawn watering restrictions, fines for violations
Violators could face up to $300 penalty or disconnection from watering system
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San Juan National Forest urges caution in high country as weather warms
Public lands agency recommends using lower-elevation roads and trails
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Spring storms forecast to wet Southwest Colorado this weekend, early next week
Two systems will bring rain, snow and the possibility of lightning
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Southwest Colorado to celebrate life of Ben Nighthorse Campbell next week
Memorial service scheduled Monday at Sky Ute Casino
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Bayfield School District launches online learning program
‘This is about providing students with a program that works for them,’ high school principal says
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Colorado snowplow driver faces charges after fatal crash with hockey team van
Crash killed adult on van
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Photo: Jibbing around
Jarod Azzarito, with MTB Jibs, jumps over James Flint, with Mountain Time Productions, as he shoots video on April 2 at Ska Brewing Co. for an Iron Horse Bicycle Classic…
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Durango police use drone to locate missing boy near Animas River
DPD says unpiloted vehicles help officers search faster, cover more ground
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La Plata County to add water supply section to comprehensive plan
State requires all counties be in compliance by December