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LPEA director candidates face off as election gets underway
Ballots were sent this week and should be arriving in mailboxes
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What does Southwest Colorado need to better address addiction?
Advocates say comprehensive resources needed, from recovery housing to methadone clinics
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 208
About 110 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what kind of business in the 400 block of East Second Avenue has had construction…
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Agriculture Secretary stops in Durango, announces $63 million wildfire prevention spending
‘Lion’s share’ of funds will come to Colorado, says Tom Vilsack
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As spring construction ramps up, Durango Public Works says recruitment efforts are paying off
Streets division is nearly fully staffed; department turns focus to utilities maintenance
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Photo: Animas City Mountain primed for controlled burn
Eric King makes his way down Animas Mountain Trail on Thursday which the Bureau of Land Management plans to close for a controlled burn if conditions are right. The burns…
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Q&A: Durango water-rights activist uses social media to educate
Lehto has 48,000 followers after one year on Tiktok
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City of Durango boards and commissions interviews to commence next week
Councilors will split into teams to streamline applicant selection process
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Durango receives distinguished award for 2023 budget
puts out feelers for new financial services administrator
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Plan for 202 apartments along Florida Road faces denial after outcry from Durango residents
Council will have the final say June 20
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With spring in air, The Hive decides its thyme for growth with a community garden
space features a mural of an octopus weaving between garden beds and seating areas
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Colorado hospitals that refuse services, like tying tubes, will have to say so publicly
Legislation will require providers to notify patients about certain types of care they do not provide
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Leaving for treatment can be hard; coming back is an added burden
substance abuse patients return, they find same triggers, few support systems
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Skier recounts exacting rescue after Silverton avalanche
A fast response and well-trained group were critical saving the skier
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Photos: ‘Bob’ the dummy takes a spill at Child Safety Day
Trooper Dustin Moore, with the Colorado State Patrol, watches Bob the dummy who is not wearing his seat belt get ejected in a rollover simulator during a demonstration Tuesday at…
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Purgatory Resort announces second ski extension into May
weather and abundant snowfall allows for prolonged weekend season
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Are Durango, La Plata County real estate markets returning to pre-COVID trends?
quarter statistics show some homes are staying on market longer, selling for less
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Durango School District 9-R flips the switch for Earth week
Classes turn off lights for 15 minutes to demonstrate how much electricity can be saved
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Neighbors unite to save Durango man’s life
‘It’s just such a story about human kindness and selflessness,’ says daughter of man whose life was saved
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Silverton locals caught in avalanche, one seriously injured
skiers were on King Solomon; one person required a Flight For Life evacuation
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Colorado governor signs four gun bills in a historic shift of regulations
expand red flag law, raise minimum age to buy guns, impose three-day waiting period
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Conservation momentum surges for Dolores River as record flows draw rafters
shows growing support for a national monument around Colorado’s Dolores River Canyon Country
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Addiction has found its way to Southwest Colorado; robust treatment services have not
rural areas, inpatient substance use centers can be hard to access; the ramifications can be severe
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Leaving friends, family and community for treatment is hard, but some have little choice
Patients must travel hours for inpatient substance use care – if they can find it at all
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Durango Transit to expand U.S. Highway 160 west route to Crestview neighborhood
transit schedule takes effect Monday
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Water and sewer demands have Animas Valley residents concerned about proposed RV park
Attendees hear about area history and river corridor preservation at community meeting
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Photos: Making the most of a bad situation
David Johnson, an inmate at the La Plata County Jail, walks into a room as “Pomp and Circumstance” plays on Friday. Staff members with the jail, Durango Adult Education Center,…
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The Durango Herald takes 24 awards at Top of the Rockies newspaper contest
competed with 26 other media outlets across four states
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Wayward Strater Hotel room key takes the long way home, from UK to Durango
who mistakenly makes off with key returns it 46 years later
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Radio station employees share perspective on Hutton Broadcasting purchase
Industry experts say Santa Fe-based company’s regional knowledge could benefit local market