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Come one, come all: La Plata County Fair returns with full roster of events
Highlights include carnival, Demolition Derby and livestock auction
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Bureau of Reclamation to receive $4 billion to combat drought in Colorado River Basin
Funding will incentivize water-reduction efforts
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Roadwork to begin Monday on north Main Avenue
will install rapid-flashing beacon for pedestrian crossing between 29th and 30th streets
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La Plata County reports its first case of monkeypox
Resident is receiving treatment for the virus
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Trail east of Animas River behind Durango High School closed through Friday
mitigation and culvert work underway at request of residents
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Durango groups pitch ‘angel shots’ as a way to prevent sexual assault
Program seeks to collaborate with bars on code word to recognize trouble
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Boulevard neighborhood meeting Sunday to discuss safety, parking issues
The Boulevard Neighborhood Association will meet at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at Mason Park to hear a presentation from the Durango Police Department about a safety improvement program, which…
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Durango firefighter killed in bicycle-vehicle collision
is the second death in less than a week to hit close to home for fire district
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Dolores Mountain Quilters show is a gallery of creativity
Exhibit will be at Dolores Community Center Aug. 19-20; money goes to community programs
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Gabby Petito’s family files claim alleging police failed her at Moab
later killed by boyfriend during a cross-country van trip
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Whatever happened to the SMART 160 Trail? Durango officials say it’s coming soon
would connect Three Springs with central Durango
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San Juan Basin Public Health is first outside Denver to receive monkeypox vaccine
Archuleta, La Plata counties have no confirmed cases, but testing limited
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Photo: Relaxing over Durango
Luke Ford relaxes in the shade overlooking Durango on Friday at Fort Lewis College. Forecasters are calling for temperatures in the mid- to upper-80s through Tuesday with a chance for…
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Nursing program coming to Fort Lewis College in 2023
Skyhawk Hall to be renovated to resemble mock hospital rooms
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Longtime Durango search and rescuer dies of heart complications
Lloyd, 60, was a passionate outdoorsman and inspiration to safety crews
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Colorado senators express hope for action with climate bill
‘This is a negotiation to try and save our planet’ says Sen. Hickenlooper
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Second bat tests positive for rabies in La Plata County
department reminds residents to keep pets up to date on vaccinations, avoid contact with wild animals
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Durango’s urban forest takes work and planning; sometimes it produces a surprise
Chestnut trees found near town thrills city arborist
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Mancos power may not be fully restored until Friday morning
substation knocks out power about 10 a.m. Thursday
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Photo: Three moose on the loose in Silverton
Three young moose graze around mine ruins near Cunningham Creek this week northeast of Silverton. Over the years, moose sightings have increased. Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges people to use…
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Durango businesses feel sting of labor shortage, higher gas prices and supply shortages
gathers input from about 125 respondents on wages, price increases and more
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La Plata County could receive almost $2 million in funding for substance abuse treatment center
Appropriations bills also include money for programs at Fort Lewis College
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Rattlesnake activity picked up slightly sooner than usual in Durango area
Venomous bites should prompt fast trip to nearest hospital
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Housing and parking considered for excess Durango lodgers tax revenue
seeks additional input about how funds should be spent
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Farmington man arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, sexual assault in Durango
say Terrell Hardy preyed on intoxicated woman
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U.S. Rep. Boebert gets on board with protecting Lower Dolores River canyon
Republican introduces companion to Senate Democrats’ bill
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Grazing goats offer simple weed and fire mitigation
DuranGoats business uses holistic farming techniques to rejuvenate pastures
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Photos: Finishing touches ahead of new school year
Construction crews lay down new asphalt in the redesigned drop-off area at Needham Elementary School. The area used to house tennis courts. The project is being funded by the voter-approved…
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Housing prices rise again in La Plata County as inventory remains scarce
Second-quarter real estate data shows almost across-the-board increases in median prices