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Ironwood mill juggles lawsuit with plans for $100 million startup
management commits to removal of massive wood piles; company plans for new permit, improved operations
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Durango High School welcomes back homecoming parade
featured athletes, marching band, floats and fire engines
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Durango School District turns the other cheek at Boebert’s unfounded ‘litter box’ remarks
9-R spokeswoman says focus should be on high test scores versus ‘false comments’
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Silverton Square cafe goes up in flames Wednesday morning
given shelter in Grand Imperial Hotel; community fundraising efforts underway
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Pools at Durango Community Recreation Center to close Sunday through end of the month for repairs
20-year-old castle-themed water jungle gym goes out to bid
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Parents of runner missing northwest of Durango remain hopeful after five days
Lunde set out Saturday to run a portion of the La Plata Enchilada
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 184
About 105 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what event Bayfield Heritage Day starts off with, with 82% of respondents correctly answering “Sheep…
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Repaved portion of Animas River Trail reopens to public
stalled last year for permitting during jumping mice study
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Junction Creek Mobile Home Park under boil water advisory
Treatment plant turned off after chemical spill
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Colorado’s government homepage offline after cyberattack; Russian-speaking hackers possibly to blame
state’s IT department says other sites and state services, like renewing a driver’s license, are not affected
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High country in Southwest Colorado offers peak fall colors heading into October
Foliage near Silverton and Ouray popping with yellows, oranges and reds
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Photos: Skating into winter sports
Shepherd Slootmaker, 8, skates around Chapman Hill ice rink on Tuesday as his mom, Michele Slootmaker, follows him during public skate time. For ice rink times visit the city of…
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Monkeypox cases remain low in La Plata County
Juan Basin Public Health finds success stopping spread through communication, background monitoring
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Environmental Protection Agency assesses permanent mine waste repository
Mayflower Tailings Impoundment offers large capacity for sludge created by water treatment
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Timeline plots path forward for River City Hall proposed police and fire station
Website with project details planned for October release
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La Plata County resident dies with West Nile virus
Coloradans have died so far this year with pathogen
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Sun sets on Purple Cliffs homeless camp south of Durango
Plata County Sheriff’s Office clears the few remaining residents Monday afternoon
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Durango runner reported missing in La Plata Canyon still not found
teams use all-terrain vehicles and air support to navigate trail loop
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Orchard social highlights revived apple market in Southwest Colorado
Oct. 8 event in Dolores put on by Montezuma Orchard Restoration project
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Colorado attorney general candidates disagree about why crime is rising
Incumbent Democrat Phil Weiser is facing a challenge from Republican Arapahoe County District Attorney John Kellner
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Microloans offer up to $5,000 for eligible La Plata County renters
Workforce Rental Assistance Program targets those making less than area median income
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October arrives with heavy rain showers; more expected this week
Forecasters say above-average moisture likely through the month
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Durango saddles up for 34th annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering Parade
1,500 people attend Main Avenue march on Saturday
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‘Tell us where we can go’: Purple Cliffs residents receive eviction notices
Uncertainty is the only path forward for many camp inhabitants
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Photo: Haying time in the Animas Valley
George Vandenberg bales mountain grass on Tuesday north of Durango in the Animas Valley. Vandenberg said because of the monsoon rains this year, he was only able to get two…
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Durango School District 9-R to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day with events
District launches new diversity program dedicated to cultural awareness
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Photo: Dexter to walk in Cowboy Poetry Gathering Parade
Ouray resident Kentee Pasek walks her dog Dexter on Friday north of Durango. Dexter, who walks upright because of an accident when he was almost a year old, will join…
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New bike park opens in Towaoc
Recreation site complements fitness stations recently placed in town
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Mancos mural a reminder of importance bison played in Native American culture
Destruction of herds was an attempt to exterminate Indigenous people, artist says
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Centura Health closes urgent care center at Purgatory Resort
Durango EMS crews anticipate increased call volume this winter