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Wildfire evacuation drill grows in third year
Residents in five subdivisions practiced leaving homes in an emergency situation
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 207
About 100 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what sporting goods store is widely believed to be coming to Bodo Park in Durango,…
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Wheels of justice grind slowly for several pending La Plata County court cases
Multiple high-profile criminal acts have yet to be adjudicated
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Fort Lewis College to unveil new health sciences center
of the college’s most popular fields of study will now have more lab space
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Narcan policy finalized at Durango School District 9-R
Trained students will be able to administer opioid antagonist on campus in overdose situations
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Durango High School Knowledge Bowl team places third at nationals
Student competed against 27 other teams in remote action
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La Plata County approves new gas and oil regulations
Two-year process concluded Wednesday with unanimous approval of Chapter 90
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Durango-La Plata County Airport terminal expansion takes off
Multimillion dollar project will help accommodate increased passenger loads
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Owner and matriarch of Durango’s Toh-Atin Gallery dies, age 97
and friends share stories and love for the woman who meant so much to so many
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Photo: Walking the Line
Bryce Baby, with Durango Parks and Recreation, goes over the old field lines with fresh paint on Tuesday marking the 15 soccer and lacrosse fields at Smith Sports Complex. (Jerry…
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Smell smoke? It’s probably just prescribed burns
management agencies to begin seasonal fuels reduction
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As bill clears Colorado Senate, concern lingers over wolf reintroduction delays
Advocates say the state legislation could incidentally interfere with timeline
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Mercy Hospital ends female sterilization services
shift is ‘unethical’ and a ‘disservice’ to patients, gynecologist says
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Q&A: Durango tattoo artist talks cover-ups and tats he won’t do
Martinez says lettering is source of most-often covered tattoos
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Forest Service reverses course on Jackson Mountain trails north of Pagosa Springs
district removes proposed construction of 40 miles of trail from project
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Chimayo Stone Fired Kitchen in Durango is sold to new owner
Previous owners to pursue passions in the arts after selling restaurant
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Driver swerves off road along U.S. Highway 550 near Lime Creek horseshoe
Officials say victim suffered from an unspecified medical condition
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Fire department faces discrimination, wrongful termination allegations
‘I was on a path for promotion until I reported assault and domestic violence and then I was fired'
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How has domestic water changed lives in western La Plata County?
Residents have less concern about washing dishes, doing laundry and watering flowers
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Photos: Spring runoff
In another sign of spring, local rivers are running in high gear. From top clockwise: On Friday the La Plata River at Hesperus; the Pine River on County Road 501;…
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Annual Earth Day Festival unfolds at Buckley Park
Community gathers to celebrate the planet and advocate for sustainability
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Mountain mystery art that appeared in March expected to mushroom in summer months
target adventurers whose exhibits and museums are found in the wild
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Durango City Council approves increased impact fees at fire district’s request
Residential and commercial costs to rise 61% and 41%, respectively
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City of Durango cancels search for developers at D&SNG parking lot
remains to be seen if council members will put out another request for proposals
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Contractors to blow up truck-size boulder
Drivers should expect delays Tuesday on County Road 243 north of Lemon Dam
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Axis Health System set to move into Mercury building in 2024
care provider intends to consolidate patient care centers into one location
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 206
About 110 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what business used to occupy the location where Taste Cafe moved into, with 94% of…
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Purgatory Resort adds another weekend to the ski season
Management considers staying open into May if snow conditions hold up
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Two steps forward, one step back? La Plata County says planning heading toward full staffing
A senior planner just left, but applicant pool for positions is encouraging
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Photos: Grandview interchange receives retaining walls in advance of highway realignment
Crews with Lawrence Construction and sub contractors place wall panels on new and existing retaining wall segments Thursday where the U.S. Highway 550 realignment will carry traffic over U.S. Highway…