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What readers had to say this week about local stories, Aug. 26-Sept. 1
weigh in on downtown parking woes, the closure of Purple Cliffs and candidate positions on the ballot
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The Juniper School welcomes its first sixth grade class
Charter school will add seventh, eighth grades over the next two years
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Three injured in collision on Colorado 184 near Mancos
and child hospitalized, Sheriff’s Office says
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Man in custody after stolen truck strikes train in Colorado
Law enforcement officers arrest a man sideswiped a freight train with a truck at right reported stolen earlier near Nunn on Thursday. (Weld County Sheriff's Office via AP)Uncredited NUNN –…
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Durango to explore pipeline from Lake Nighthorse to Terminal Reservoir
will look at logistics, costs to support city water supply
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32nd Street pedestrian bridge, underpass open in Durango
Project fully connects 9-mile Animas River Trail
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 179
About 130 people participated in the Aug. 24 quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about the Main Mall installing the largest array of what in Durango, with 98.5% of…
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Monarch butterfly placed on international endangered species list, but might it be making a comeback?
Western insect population sees surge in 2021
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Furse appointed judge for 22nd Judicial District Court
Gov. Polis chooses former DA to replace retiring Judge Doug Walker
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22-unit townhome complex with workforce housing breaks ground
Project is within Durango’s North Main Gateway Urban Renewal Area
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Colorado Rep. Matt Gray pleads guilty to driving while ability impaired
Gray, who opted not to run for reelection, is sentenced to probation
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BLM and Canyons of Ancients National Monument offer guided hiking tours
is to educate public about Wilderness Study Areas; stargazing event also will take place for autumn equinox
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Durango says goodbye to longtime EMS captain with memorial and flyover
Friends, family and first responders join to honor life of Leo Lloyd, 60
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As summer winds down, CDOT construction ramps up
driver wonders why work can’t be done at night
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With Purple Cliffs closure imminent, no location identified yet for managed camp
Petition delivered to Durango City Council says human lives are at stake
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Photos: Rain doesn’t dampen spirits at San Juan Brewfest
People take cover during a passing thunderstorm Saturday at the San Juan Brewfest in Buckley Park. More than 1,500 people attended the second day of the annual beer festival in…
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La Plata County Clerk’s Office launches 4-day workweek pilot program
Employees will work four 10-hour days, but have three-day weekends
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Team to row 3,000 miles to raise awareness about mental health for first responders
Farmington-based Guardian Initiatives jumps aboard Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge
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In largely ceremonial affair, drawing is held to select candidate positions on ballot
Church takes first spot among La Plata County commissioner candidates
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National Guard helicopter assists Mount Wilson rescue southwest of Telluride
climber’s lower leg crushed by rock; line lowered for helicopter extraction
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Study seeks answers, solutions to downtown Durango parking woes
the city need higher meter fees, better public transportation, a parking garage – or none of the above?
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Traditional course returns for 9th annual Thirsty 13 Half Marathon
mostly downhill course proves to be fun for hundreds of runners, and there’s beer at the finish line
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Durango driver formally charged in connection with hitting, killing bicyclist
Affidavit: Lorenzo Jones tried to cover up his involvement before confessing
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Monsoon activity expected to stay strong through September
Durango has received 7 to 9 inches of rain in past 2½ months
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Montezuma County court seals case of bondsman shooting
bondsman Clint Simmons shot fugitive Freedom Anderson
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Photos: Students move in at Fort Lewis College
Josh Luka, left, Kai Finstad, center, and Jesse Prez move into a Fort Lewis College dorm on Friday. The group became friends during their freshman year. Now sophomores, they decided…
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What readers had to say this week about local stories, Aug. 18-25
weigh in on the annual motorcycle rally, remote work and a proposed redesign of Main Avenue
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Mountain Middle School’s $4.2 million addition features high-tech and green thinking
Rooftop classroom includes solar panels for shade while feeding building with renewable energy
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Clock tower bell to be reactivated after Labor Day
Plata County officials say company may be able to silence chime at night