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Two La Plata County planning commissioners named in ethics complaint
Walter and George Hepner face accusations over Jan. 12 vote on luxury RV park
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Photo: Chapman Hill stays open
Asa Radding, 8, works on his tricks Wednesday at the terrain park on Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango. When asked how many times he has been to Chapman Hill…
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Q&A: Durango mortuary owner talks shop
Dignity defines Ryan Phelps who says he talks with his ‘clients’ during embalming
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C.R. 301 conditions highlight La Plata County Road and Bridge funding challenges
Residents are unhappy about a paving delay
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Silverton mine waste repository construction to begin
site will provide a final resting place for sludge removed from drainage of mines
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Durango school board sides with students on Narcan debate
allows district to ratify opiate antagonist use policy
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Durango man suspected of shooting Farmington police officer is sentenced
Buck, 24, pleaded guilty to a weapons charge
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Queer bar in Durango to reclaim ‘District Three’
Entrepreneur is launching an LGBTQ establishment and collaborative workspace
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Durango city councilors to file ethics complaint against fellow councilor
Olivier Bosmans walks out of special meeting Tuesday
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Photo: Winds of change blow the snow away
A strong wind carries snow off a mountaintop Monday near Coal Bank Pass. Forecasters are calling for blustery weather this week as spring arrives in Southwest Colorado. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
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Pagosa Springs physicians request reconsideration of health department dissolution
Plata County commissioners plan to stay the course
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Durango rebate program aims to encourage use of e-bikes and ease parking pains
Between $150 and $1,550 reimbursements offered depending on income, place of purchase
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Durango School District 9-R hosts forum about Narcan use
Students argue that drug abstinence is not a realistic solution for teens
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Southern Utes ask Colorado Parks and Wildlife to restrict wolf releases to northern zone
a letter, tribe asks for broader recognition of sovereignty
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Judge to determine if Bayfield murder suspect can be tried as an adult
hears testimony about stabbing death and Damitre Burch’s mental acuity
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Parallel parking attempt goes awry on Main Avenue in downtown Durango
hits two cars and a parking meter while executing maneuvers
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Best Western location on north Main Avenue in Durango under new ownership
seeks to upgrade and modernize lodging amenities
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Heavy snowfall a boon to cloud seeding in Southwest Colorado – until it isn’t
has received so much snow that operations have ceased
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United Airbus begins servicing Durango-La Plata County Airport
Increased passenger traffic prompts airline to move toward larger plane for flights to and from Denver
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WWII combat veteran from Bayfield celebrates his 100th birthday
Todeschi will be surrounded by family when he hits the mark March 26
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EsoTerra brings flavor to new Durango location
say the ability to host events and have food options made 500 block of Main Avenue an ideal choice
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Durango laundromat owner injured by disgruntled customer
say suspect used his van to pin victim against a wall
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Photos: Springtime calving
A newborn Simmental calf that is part of rancher Perry Barnes’ herd southeast of Durango tries out its legs Friday while jumping around the pasture. Barnes said he started calving…
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Hickenlooper addresses bipartisan solutions to Western water crisis
need to reach agreement before time runs out
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After much deliberation, La Plata County Planning makes recommendations on gas and oil regulations
Commissioners vote to recommend draft code with modifications
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 202
About 105 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what likely caused a boulder to fall onto Colorado Highway 3, with 98% of respondents…
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Bayfield early childhood educator recognized for commitment to inclusion
Schneider Stewart devotes herself to children with disabilities, challenging behaviors
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Regional Housing Alliance entities secure funding for affordable housing
$3.8 million will benefit projects in Durango, Ignacio and La Plata County
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Durango Mesa Park connection and new trails coming to Horse Gulch
is to build something that targets all mountain bike skill levels
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Former Bayfield HOA board member pleads guilty to theft
Crane agrees to pay $63,642 in restitution to Clover Meadows homeowners association