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Purgatory Resort suing Forest Service in water rights dispute
Conservation of cutthroat trout lies at core of the conflict
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U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet says ‘it’s kind of like family everywhere I go’
Democrat incumbent discusses previous accomplishments, future goals ahead of midterm elections
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Upper Pine fire chief asks voters to approve Ballot Issue 7A
District relies on property tax to maintain level of service
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Table to Farm Compost booms with new subscribers
of Durango partnership helps eco-thoughtful business net 250 more customers
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Fort Lewis College students bring clean water to impoverished countries
Participants gain global perspective through Village Aid Project
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La Plata County commissioners approve ARPA funding for social impact projects
$3.5 million will fund 13 projects addressing issues from food security to youths’ therapeutic intervention
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Stormwater management remains an unresolved issue at Bayfield’s budget hearing
Department heads complain of understaffed agencies and overworked employees
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Universal Preschool Program offers reduced tuition for child care
state initiative seeks to help fund early childhood learning
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More than $111,000 worth of bikes stolen so far this year in Durango
Thieves are targeting high-end bicycles from garages and car racks
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Climbers can chill out, Ouray Ice Park future secure
A new water source will help during drought times and provide new routes for scaling
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Wildlife agency seeks public help on poached desert bighorn
ram was illegally shot between Gateway and Grand Junction near the Gunnison River
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Winter storm to hit San Juan Mountains Wednesday
than a foot of fresh snow expected for high country; Cortez and Durango will get rain, then snow
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Early voting in La Plata County on pace to eclipse 2018 turnout
Unaffiliated voters lead the surge, followed by registered Democrats and then Republicans
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‘We Are Water’ traveling exhibit makes its way to Pine River Library
Bayfield is latest stop for the interactive program funded by the National Science Foundation
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife funds countywide efforts to reduce human-bear conflict
of Durango puts $60,000 toward expansion of secure trash containers
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U.S. Senate candidate Joe O’Dea makes campaign stop in Pagosa Springs, passes through Durango
Republican candidate accuses his challenger, Sen. Michael Bennet, of being a party loyalist
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U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert breaks down five issues facing Southwest Colorado
Republican incumbent recounts leaving high school to work for McDonald’s as shaping views
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center begins daily forecasts, warns of early season dangers
A base layer is already being exposed to warmer temperatures, which could make for unstable conditions
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COVID ends Dove Creek trial of man accused of fatally shooting bowhunter
jurors affected; Morosko could be retried within 90 days
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Durango High School to host Flight for Life helicopter landing
Seminar an opportunity for students to learn lifesaving rescue practices
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New funding allows for free behavioral health counseling in Silverton
community member is eligible for services at no cost, thanks to a federal grant
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Carver brothers honored for decadeslong careers in pastries and beer
Durango business owners inducted into Colorado Food Service Hall of Fame
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Contagious respiratory illness detected in La Plata County
Juan Basin Public Health urges those who are sick to stay home
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Durango judge seeks balance with 3-year prison sentence in DUI crash causing serious injury
Farmington man was turning into marijuana shop when he collided with oncoming vehicle
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Lake Nighthorse visitation down in 2022, upgrades in the works
Recreation area had 88,447 seasonal visitors as of Oct. 28
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Hugh McKean, top Republican in Colorado House, dies of heart attack at 55
lawmaker from Loveland was first elected to the legislature in 2016
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Taxpayers left holding tab for expensive cleanup at Purple Cliffs
Durango and La Plata County go with higher bid to ensure work begins immediately
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With closure of Purple Cliffs, campers fan out across Durango’s wooded areas
Private property owner and man living homeless express frustration and hope
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Election conspiracies and ‘chaos’ in politics prime talking points at Democratic event
and federal candidates make appearance at Powerhouse Science Center