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After U.S. Supreme Court decision, some Colorado leaders see urgency in addressing climate change
Federal, state action needed to implement policies
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Earth’s Garden ‘veganizes’ classic foods
Kim Böes Keim sells her vegan treats every Saturday at Durango Farmers Market
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Durango School District 9-R plans to update facilities policy
district to clarify how property can be used, distribution of literature guidelines
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Photos: Artist paints ‘Love Letters’ in downtown Durango
Durango artist Jenn Rawling works on her mural, “Love Letters,” on Thursday on the side of a building in the 1000 block of Main Avenue. Rawling was commissioned by Michael…
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10 parking spots on East Third Avenue marked for removal to improve safety
Extended red zones aim to reduce line-of-sight issues at five intersections
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‘Heat dome’ delivers above-average temps, but hasn’t broken any records
Plata County has seen 18 record-high days in 2022 based on 26 years of data
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Sheriff’s Office: A dog attack, shots fired and assault highlight problems at Purple Cliffs
Durango Police Department helps respond to 911 call involving gunfire
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ParaGolfer gives those with impaired mobility a chance to play the greens
Vehicle at Hillcrest Golf Club is only one of its caliber in Four Corners
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Heat dome set to scorch Southwest Colorado
and dry weather will replace rains this weekend
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Durango, fire district strike deal to explore using River City Hall site for new fire station
Chief Hal Doughty cautiously optimistic about agreement with city
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 174
About 101 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about which airline is leaving Durango-La Plata Airport, with 95% of respondents correctly answering “Frontier.” Participants…
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What readers had to say this week about local stories, June 30-July 7
weigh in on drone show, abortion rights and the Camino del Rio underpass
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Fort Lewis College clears bomb threat; campus reopens
closed and asked people to evacuate ‘out of an abundance of caution’
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Unaffiliated voters heavily favor Republican races in 2022 La Plata County primaries
Democrats eye U.S. Supreme Court decisions as a motivator toward November
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Federal grants to aid Durango-La Plata County Airport redesign
Millions will pay for runway and terminal improvements
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Montezuma County gets on board with federal plan to protect Dolores River land
district opposes Bennet legislation to protect canyon below McPhee Reservoir
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Durango water dock closed as a result of vandalism
Replacement parts on the way, but repair not expected until later in the month
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Baby elk caught behind fence prompts little action south of Durango
Wildlife officials say leaving animals like the one on County Road 220 alone is often best option
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How citizen scientists are testing our streams and rivers for contamination
Mountain Studies Institute, Fort Lewis College partner to measure E. coli in San Juan National Forest’s waterways
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Photos: Monsoon rain blows through the San Juan Mountains
Dark rain clouds move through the San Juan Mountains on Tuesday near Molas Pass as sun hits nearby peaks. On Wednesday, Durango will see a 40% chance of showers and…
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BLM to prepare land use amendment to protect Gunnison sage grouse
comment sought on conservation efforts for rare bird in Southwest Colorado and southeast Utah
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Injured motorcyclist rescued in La Plata Mountains near Mancos
suffered broken leg in July 4 crash on Aspen Loop Trail
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Durango-La Plata County Airport’s temporary closure on track
Flights will be suspended 10 days in September to repave runway and replace lighting
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Crowds turn out to celebrate July 4 in Durango
Picnic, concerts, parade draw locals and visitors for food and fun
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Lightning triggers wildfire in La Plata Mountains
contained using technique recently approved by National Forest Service
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Durango business group upset Camino underpass may be delayed
Project would connect Animas River Trail with downtown corridor
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Abortion advocates, opponents look to a post-Roe future in Durango and Colorado
likely to see more women traveling from Texas, Utah and Arizona for procedure
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Drone team arrives in Durango: ‘You’ll enjoy it, I promise’
140 unmanned vehicles will put on a 12-minute light show Saturday night
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Woman accused of killing Farmington man in crash has felony charge dismissed
Virginia Cundiff faces 7 misdemeanor charges