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Neighbors organize to halt Hesperus solar installation
Company plans estimated 500,000 panels in southwest La Plata County, but residents worry about environmental impacts
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Animas Museum’s Second Saturday Seminar discusses history of Rio Grande Southern Railroad
Entrepreneur and politician Otto Mears a subject of discussion
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What issues were top of mind for La Plata County voters this election?
Political science professor says threats to democracy and abortion rights activated new electors
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Weekend crime spree leads to standoff at Durango motel
is arrested without incident while woman barricades herself into room at Adobe Inn
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Julie McCluskie is next speaker of Colorado House, bringing Western Slope voice to top job
three top leadership posts in the Colorado House will be held by women
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Veterans celebrated at annual parade in downtown Durango
Hundreds turn out for Main Avenue commemoration
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Photos: Pools reopen at Durango rec center with new water features
Soren Johnson, 4, plays in the new water features Thursday at the Durango Community Recreation Center. The leisure and lap pools were closed in October to empty 500,000 gallons of…
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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad replacing old bridge south of Silverton
Construction on a more fortified design will begin in summer 2023
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Boebert blames her close race on turnout and top-of-ticket Republicans. Here’s what the numbers say.
outperformed the GOP’s U.S. Senate and gubernatorial candidates in some of the district’s 27 counties
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Trial set in fatal crash north of Mancos
Suspect faces charges of vehicular homicide and DUI; woman died after being ejected
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Thousands of Colorado ballots are rejected every year. Here’s what happens.
A process known as ballot curing allows local officials to alert voters that there’s an issue with the signature on their ballot, and provides a chance to fix it in…
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Decorated vets become owners of Magpies Newsstand in Durango
service members reflect on long military careers and retirement
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New plans shared for a joint police-fire station in downtown Durango
Proposed building would be three stories with 63,000 square feet of space
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 187
About 115 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what Silverton event will result in a 25% state tax credit if people donate to…
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Library hosts weekly knitting, crochet meetup
Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive in Bayfield, now hosts a weekly Community Knitting and Crocheting Group from 3 to 5 p.m. Sundays in the library’s Community Room. Whether…
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Boebert-Frisch race draws national attention as GOP inches toward House control
A 0.5-point margin of victory would trigger an automatic recount
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La Plata County treasurer Allison Aichele ekes out victory over Erin Hutchins
Incumbent Democrat bested her independent opponent by 320 votes
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Falcon 9 rocket seen soaring through La Plata County sky
says launch was based out of the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California
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Durango High School hosts third annual Veterans Day Assembly
Students honor former service members with military celebration
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Durango Education Foundation awards School District 9-R $100,000
the Gap campaign provides additional funding for middle school students
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La Plata County Judge Anne Woods resigns day after vote to dismiss her
Interim judges will be brought in to handle workload
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How did the Boebert-Frisch race get so close?
leads despite expectations that Boebert would cinch reelection
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Uncontested La Plata County candidates cruise to victory
incumbents will serve another four years in public office
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Catlin wins race for Colorado House District 58
will serve fourth term; challenged by Democrat Kevin Kuns
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Clyde Church secures another term as La Plata County commissioner
Blake came close to victory while Jack Turner had a disappointing night
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La Plata County Judge Anne Woods loses retention vote
6th Judicial District Judge Jeffrey Wilson overwhelmingly retained
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Durango voters allow city to keep extra lodgers tax revenue
money to benefit housing, transportation, arts and culture projects
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McLachlan retains Colorado House District 59
Challenger Shelli Shaw falls behind by 12 points
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Purgatory Metro District’s 2.5% sales tax increase is too close to call
A $600,000 increase would help pay for road repairs and snow removal The Purgatory Metropolitan District asked residents to increase taxes up to $600,000 in 2023 to improve roads, safety…