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Six La Plata County employees re-sworn into office Tuesday
Commissioner Marsha Porter-Norton takes chair’s gavel once again
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Are Durango shoppers adjusting to reusable bags?
Residents offer tips, suggestions for remembering sacks and keeping them clean
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Southwest Colorado’s unemployment rate rebounds; housing and labor present concerns
of living is impacting employers’ ability to recruit young talent
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Rising tensions lead Durango baker to attack roommate with a rolling pin
A dispute about television volume underscored by unfinished household chores boils over
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Avian flu helps create shortage of eggs and higher prices at grocery stores
Experts say new Colorado law may also increase costs, but is unlikely to further reduce supply
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Avian flu wreaks more havoc in Colorado egg layers and wild birds
Worst-ever outbreak leads to slaughter of 6 million-plus chickens and has killed enough eagles and other raptors to raise wildlife fears
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With historic control, Democratic state lawmakers have gun reform and climate change top of mind this session
Colorado move further to the left on social and environmental issues
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New report downplays economic impact of Colorado’s oil and gas industry
energy transition continues, oil and gas jobs account for less than 1% of total state employment
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Oak Tree youth group expands outreach in Southwest Colorado
Nonprofit has helped 58 youths get off the streets and meet their basic needs
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What was the social impact of Gold King?
Environmentally, the spill was negligible. But seeing a mustard-yellow river spurred action to clean up mines
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Ignacio School Board denies Ascent Classical Academy a second time
charter school application will not be turned over to the Colorado Charter School Institute for funding
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Photo: Icy road causes crash
Durango Fire Protection District firefighters talk with the driver of an SUV before freeing her on Saturday after crashing into trees on the south side of U.S. Highway 160 west…
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Fort Lewis College’s good Samaritan strikes again
Dobrient extends his streak of rescuing stranded friends
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 194
About 70 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what ClearView Cleanup has attributed to the escalating costs of the Purple Cliffs cleanup, with…
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Turnover, heavy workload throws city attorney’s office into tumult
Durango begins contract negotiation with interim candidate
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Remaining Colorado COVID-19 testing sites to be closed
Alternative options are being offered at low or no cost
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Photo: Feeding time
Melody Semler throws hay for cattle as her husband Wayne Semler drives the truck on Friday after a fresh layer of snow fell overnight near Bayfield. Skies are expected to…
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Ska presents new take on a wheat ale for Snowdown
of cinnamon and vanilla for its 27th annual beer
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Durango mayor says one term in office is enough for her
Barbara Noseworthy touts fixing finances and positive changes in culture as biggest achievements
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Newly named county court judge will instead serve on District Court bench in Durango
Anthony Baca applied for two positions; Polis apparently liked him for both
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Bipartisan bill aims to extend protections of endangered fish
Colorado and San Juan River Basins Recovery Act targets preservation of native species
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What does independence offer Wolf Creek Ski Area?
corporations gobble up resorts across the country, the Pitcher family has remained staunchly independent
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New trial for Morosko to begin Jan. 17 in Montezuma County
from Pennsylvania charged in death of bowhunter from Texas
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$45 million Miller Middle School construction is underway
Additions expected to be ready by fall 2024
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La Plata County plans gravel road grading
will prioritize roads based on their condition and accessibility
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Celebration of life for former Durango city councilor set for Jan. 21 at Fort Lewis College
Business owner and musician Chris Bettin to be honored at Community Concert Hall
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Los Pinos firefighter charged in assault of colleague
Defendant and victim continue to work at the department
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U.S. House stuck for a third day as Republicans struggle to unite around a speaker
Colorado’s Boebert switches opposition vote to Oklahoma’s Kevin Hern
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Shoveling snow and ice from Durango’s Sky Steps is one man’s way of caring for the community
Shadell began clearing the 530 steps about four years ago to stay fit and keep people safe
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39 killed by law enforcement in Colorado in 2022, data shows
Yearslong trend of higher-than-average rates of police killings continued in 2022