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That skunk-like smell in Ignacio was not a gas leak
Several residents panicked at the pungent odor wafting through the air
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Two women killed in head-on crash south of Cortez on U.S. Highway 160
hit deer and crossed into oncoming lane, according to Colorado State Patrol
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Western tribes march against uranium mill in southeast Utah
Indigenous communities worry about air, water quality; mill owners defend operations as safe
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La Plata County prepares for dissolution of San Juan Basin Public Health
Commissioner Marsha Porter-Norton says a vote could come within a month
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Bayfield nonprofit receives funding to help feed 16,000 residents
from American Rescue Plan Act will go toward Pine River Shares’ Field to Fork Project Plan
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Seeping sewage torments Lightner Creek Mobile Home Park
Wastewater lagoon discharges 10,000 gallons per day into namesake creek
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Lightner Creek Mobile Home Park under sale contract to local buyer
Purchase has been underway for more than a year, but residents were just recently notified
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Early morning storms bring snow to San Juan Mountains
Lake reports close to 5 inches of snow noon Sunday; winds hit Cortez
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For Durango woman paralyzed in crash, ADA laws and new wheels could make all the difference
Jessica Vought wants city of Durango to improve accommodations for disabled residents
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U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert talks defense of Dolores River Corridor
Representative meets with Ute Mountain Ute, Dolores County officials Saturday
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Infighting among Durango city councilors plays out in ethics complaints
Unfounded accusations filed by current and former members have cost taxpayers thousands
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Temperatures to drop, snow expected at higher elevations in Southwest Colorado
dip La Niña: Forecast of rare weather phenomenon marks third occurrence since 1950
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La Plata County Sheriff officer’s pants catch fire, causing severe burns
Lithium battery may have been the culprit
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Photos: Halloween fun at the Falfa Pumpkin Patch
Callie Burgess and Tom Jense, owners of Falfa Pumpkin Patch, at the intersection of State Highway 172 and County Road 220, stack some of the 2,000 pumpkins on Friday that…
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State program provides retirement fund for small-business employees
Employers with five or more staff members to be automatically enrolled in 2023
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How will city of Durango use single-use bag fees?
Officials have no plans to collect more than the 10 cents per bag being required by state of Colorado
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Veterans ride service in Durango struggles to maintain volunteers
two drivers available to take former service members to doctors’ appointments
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Share your Halloween decoration photos. Oh, and about that spam… (we’re sorry)
As much as COVID-19 has changed this year’s Halloween, scary decorations like these at 1020 East Fourth Ave. in Durango are not going anywhere.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald Dear readers, We’ve been…
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Durango City Council appoints interim attorney
given greenlight to search for long-term replacement following executive session Thursday
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Durango undergoing ‘uptick’ in bike thefts
advise bicycle owners to be vigilant and take extra precautions
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U.S. Rep. Boebert plans visit to Cortez and Ute Mountain Ute Tribe
Congresswoman will discuss land protection and drug trafficking, and honor the life of Tim Lanier
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Facebook community helps reunite La Plata County pets with owners
Society volunteer Cathy Roberts has some advice for local and visiting pet owners
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Photos: Camino construction, again?
Ninth Street and Camino del Rio is mostly closed Thursday as crews replace a 4-inch water line that was in disrepair. The waterline replacement should be completed by mid-November 2022.…
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9-R’s Escuela para Padres, or ‘School for Parents,’ breaks down communication barriers
Learning sessions help Spanish-speaking families understand school resources
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‘Rainbow fentanyl’ makes its way to La Plata County
enforcement warns synthetic drug is being marketed to appeal to children
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Often skipped vote for judges could make all the difference
Plata County voters have the option to retain or dismiss two judges in November
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Durango soup kitchen chef wins statewide award
Culloty left a career in fine-dining to work at Manna
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Region 9 seeks $60 million for ‘middle mile’ fiber-optic line in Southwest Colorado
Attorney General Phil Weiser says regional effort and strict oversight needed to land federal funds
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Brad Blake leads pack in latest campaign finance reports for La Plata County commissioner
Turner came in second and Clyde Church was last in most recent reporting period
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Durango city attorney resigns, effective immediately
Councilors schedule executive session to discuss interim and long-term replacements