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Snowmobiler who rescued friend from avalanche in La Plata Mountains urges preparation
‘I'm just glad that I instinctually knew which steps to take,’ says rescuer
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Bennet Introduces ‘Protect the West’ Act to address wildfires and drought
Legislation aims to invest in the environment with sustainable financial efforts
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What goes into avalanche forecasts?
‘It’s sort of like a cat-and-mouse game with the snowpack’
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National propane delivery companies fail customers across Colorado
reacts to customer complaints with policy changes and letter to AmeriGas demanding action
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Court orders mobile home park owner in Durango to deliver more water, toilets
Darlene Mann must also reimburse residents for expenses related to outage
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Snow day, or no way? Bus incidents highlight challenges of canceling school
vehicle slid off the road, another became stuck in February storms
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Lightner Creek Mobile Home Park owner faces lawsuit over rotting bridge
Man’s leg fell through unmarked hole
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Herald, The Journal will no longer run ‘Dilbert’ comic strip
Ballantinedu1-i-syn The Durango Herald and The Journal are no longer including “Dilbert” in its cartoon offerings. Its creator, Scott Adams, made some clearly racist comments in recent interviews, and our…
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Fort Lewis College Black Student Union honors excellence with group’s first gala
‘I think of unimaginable possibilities,’ says club president. ‘I also think of love and I think that Black history is the future’
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La Plata County man accused of holding neighbor at gunpoint appears in court
Lundquist has yet to be declared mentally competent to stand trial
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Skiers killed in avalanche near Vallecito Reservoir are identified
says an unusual amount of snow at lower elevation led to slide
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Red Cross, local governments help with mobile home water outage, which reaches Day 15
Recreation center showers made available to residents
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More snow coming this week to Southwest Colorado
Durango has already doubled its snow totals from last winter; cold temperatures are expected to persist
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Four burials, three deaths in San Juan avalanches
Snowmobiler missing since Saturday found Monday in Conejos County
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Colorado launches study on native pollinators
state law calls for research; insects important for agriculture and ecology
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Two skiers die in avalanche near Vallecito Reservoir
were declared missing Saturday night and found early Sunday
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Love n’ Juice brings fresh juices, smoothies to 11th Street Station
uses locally sourced ingredients to offer healthy options to Durango
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City to acquire 49 acres of pristine natural land in Oxbow Preserve donation
Watershed and wildlife preservation, Animas River Trail extension, recreation among possible future uses
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Photos: Vallecito Lake Winterfest
Andy Nollet, 6, and his sister, Maggie Nollet, 4, go on a children’s sled dog ride Saturday at Vallecito. Lisa Bourque and Skip Favreau provided their dogs and sleds for…
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Work to begin this spring converting Best Western in Durango into affordable rentals
former motel is within a mile of downtown and will include 120 housing units
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Reid Stewart, who seeks even playing field, is sworn in as La Plata County Court judge
‘I don't take myself very seriously, but I take the process very seriously’
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Durango Farmers Market gets new manager
a background in event planning and catering, Anna Knowles has big plans for improvements
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La Plata County Board of Health work underway
Members met for the second time Thursday; it must have a department operational by Jan. 1
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Confusion, dissension over La Plata County gas and oil regulations
Planning commission opted to continue consideration next month after a tense meeting
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Photos: Durangoan shows support for Ukraine
Jim Fuge waves the Ukraine colors along with an American flag on Friday at the intersection of U.S. highways 160 and 550 in support of Ukraine on the one-year anniversary…
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Highways reopen in Southwest Colorado after blizzard conditions pass
remove snow from high passes, U.S. 491 near Utah
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Silverton gets funding to improve economic diversification
San Juan Development Association received a $75,000 grant from Colorado’s REDI program
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Durango Montessori School wants to recycle your old electronic devices
will be located at La Plata County Fairgrounds
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City of Durango to allow long-term permits for food trucks
businesses were having to move every six months under a temporary permit
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What developments in Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio will address workforce housing?
Chamber of Commerce meeting dives deep into home affordability