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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
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Search and rescue mission for missing Utah man suspended
Indefinite hold put on efforts after no trace found of Daniel Lamthach
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Backhoe hits gas line in Forest Lakes subdivision; about 15 homes evacuated
was contained about 11:35 a.m. Tuesday
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Purgatory ski patrol to begin wage negotiations with resort after unionizing
Patrollers advocate for livable pay, better gear stipends
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Durango’s historic Gable House marks 130 years with ice cream social
owners commemorate iconic bed-and-breakfast while former tenants reflect on memories
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La Plata County sheriff says road closures also apply to bicyclists
Smith watched as cyclists rode through work zone
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Climber rescued off El Diente peak as storm nears
Verde Helitack uses short-haul method to carry injured man off rugged 14er; multiple local rescue agencies responded
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Fort Lewis College observatory sets sights on equipment upgrades
Professor shows off side-by-side images of galaxy cluster, one taken by James Webb
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Summer showers help, but long-term drought persists in Southwest Colorado
Forecaster says monsoons should keep delivering near-daily rains
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Navajo Code Talker Samuel Sandoval dies; 3 left from group
Sandoval relayed coded message about Japanese surrender
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Montezuma County sheriff investigates homicide north of Cortez
found stabbed to death on County Road L; teen suspect held in Arizona jail
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Ring the dinner bell: Fiesta Days’ Chuck Wagon competition heats up
Meat, biscuits, desserts galore at cook-off at fairgrounds Tina Stallard, with Curly Cue Camp, makes cornbread during the La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemens Association Chuck Wagon Cook-Off in conjunction with Fiesta Days…
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Durango’s new utilities manager went to West Point and studied Eastern philosophy
Elkins wants to understand why things are the way they are before making changes
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Nine Boebert priorities pass House in appropriations package she voted against
Legislation includes funding for water projects, highway improvements and public lands
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Temporary signs approved during pandemic in Durango must now be removed
gives businesses, residents a few weeks to comply before enforcement ensues
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Nikki Moon Art sells bags, prints at Durango Farmers Market
Handmade goods are inspired by nature
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Photos: Owner of Tortilleria La Flor returns to work after injuring hand
Flor Rodriguez, co-owner of the fresh tortilla business Tortilleria La Flor, is seen with her children Andy, 19, and Britney, 11, at the business on Friday at 444 E. College…
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State grants $1 million for wildfire mitigation projects in Montezuma County
Conservation District awarded funds
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Durango man suspected of attempted murder in road-rage incident
Kruse allegedly hit pedestrian with car after altercation
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$12 million wildlife crossing completed on U.S. Highway 160
Massive overpass expected to reduce animal-vehicle collisions by 85%
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Animas City Night Bazaar hosts ‘Bazaar-BQ’
Afrobeatniks and Ballet Folklorico Dancers rock north Main Avenue
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What readers had to say this week about local stories, July 21-28
weigh in on the closing of CJ’s Diner and the number of people living homeless in Durango
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Photos: Dodging raindrops in Durango
Denise, of Houston, who did not give her last name, gets caught in a rainstorm Thursday afternoon in Durango. Showers and thunderstorms are forecast to return to Durango on Friday,…
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 177
About 100 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about where a wildfire started on July 19, with 94% of respondents correctly answering “Twin Buttes.”…
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Dolores County proposes two tax questions for November ballot
tax would offset oil and gas revenues; lodgers tax would go to tourism and support housing and child care
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At town hall, Hickenlooper talks reproductive rights, climate change
Inflation, health care and gun control also among concerns of constituents
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TABOR checks are in the mail. Here’s what you need to know
arriving ahead of schedule to help with inflation