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Long overdue facility for La Plata County coroner fills all the boxes
relied on a patchwork of resources for decades to carry out basic functions
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Slow-moving system brings heavy snow to La Plata County, closing schools
Low-pressure storm brought 6-8 inches to Durango area
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Can La Plata County residents agree to disagree, without being disagreeable?
Valentine’s Day, we asked leaders from differing perspectives to come together in the name of cordiality
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 197
About 100 people participated in the last quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what reason Fort Lewis College’s MLK Day celebrations were postponed, with 97% of respondents correctly…
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Centura Health, parent company of Mercy Hospital, announces its breakup
CommonSpirit Health and AdventHealth say they will manage their hospitals separately
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Town of Ignacio sets flat rate for natural gas rates to help offset price spike
Residents will be disconnected if they do not pay their bills by May
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Durango Police Department giving away car-wheel locks in effort to curb car theft
Colorado has more thefts per capita than any other state
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New chairwoman elected to La Plata County Republican central committee
Shaw replaces David Peters as chair
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City of Durango accepting applications for 2022 food tax and utilities refunds
Qualifying residents can receive money back based on family size, income levels
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Fort Lewis College offers financial assistance to employees seeking housing
to $70,000 available as a below-market loan for down payments
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Photos: Demon Hot Sauce heats up Durango High School
Matt Poling, left, Food & Nutrition Services director at Durango School District 9-R; Izzy Mora, 17, a Durango High School business class student; and Kricket Lewis, career and technical education…
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Durango-area residents witness pink lightning during snowstorm
Unusual weather phenomena is known by experts as ‘thundersnow’
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Axis Health System purchases former Mercury Payment building for $18 million
Nonprofit to consolidate administrative offices, primary health and other services in spacious facility
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La Plata County Jail finds success in helping drug addiction with MAT program
Treatment procedures were already in place before Colorado’s new fentanyl laws took effect
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Sister of murdered Ignacio woman arrested on suspicion of arson
Felicia Maria Munguia, 30, is accused of burning a car in front of house
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Volunteers needed to help those who have lost a loved one
Plata County Sheriff’s Office Victim Resource Team hopes to add four to six people to its team
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Drawing determines order of names on Durango City Council ballot
candidates are vying for two open seats in April election
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Historic Far View Visitor Center is listed on endangered places list
structure at Mesa Verde National Park has been vacant since 2014; ideas swirl for its reuse
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Snowy weather expected to return this week in Southwest Colorado
blast of moisture arrives Monday, but the biggest storm comes Tuesday
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Celebrating 60 years of Hesperus skiing
Beloved ski hill, once a family enterprise, maintains its character
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Fort Lewis College student meets with Vice President Kamala Harris about abortion
Students from 33 states offer input on how Dobbs decision has impacted campuses
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Durango Fire Protection District proposes increased impact fees
dues needed amid pricey construction costs, less construction
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Would higher pay help diversify Durango City Council?
Councilors earn $867 a month for about 80 hours of work
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Director of Manna recognized for service reviewing complaints against Durango police
Volunteer panel meets once a year to review all citizen-initiated accusations of wrongdoing
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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office warns residents of yet another phone scam demanding money
give out any information or money, authorities advise; ‘Hang up the phone’
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Snowscape celebration gives Silverton residents a chance to have some family-friendly fun
event features a cardboard derby, yeti golf and a masquerade ball
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Photos: Cold temps can’t stop Winter Bike to Work Day
Max Bechtold, a regular bike commuter, munches on a pancake as Sarah Hill, city of Durango transportation director, works the griddle Friday morning during the city of Durango’s Winter Bike…
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United Way of Southwest Colorado starts year with thousands in funding to area nonprofits
grant opportunity allows funding for operational expenses
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La Plata County climate activists work to empower residents
of Women Voters pack room for ‘2040’ film
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At Animas High School, students take on opioid harm reduction
Prompted by the loss of a friend to an overdose, classmates help deliver community resources